Event Description
Looking for a challenge?
Push your limits with these stunning, remote races in the heart of the Rocky Mountains - located just 60 miles outside of Denver! Our half marathon and 5K are perfect for athletes of all levels, but will be sure to challenge you as you enjoy the dazzling mountain views!
Prizes: All racers will receive medals.
Psst...Love craft beer? Racers receive 15% off tickets to the 9th Annual Winter Park Beer Festival in downtown Winter Park! Race for hope in the morning and then enjoy unlimited beer tastings from 45+ micro brewers in the afternoon. Learn more about the Winter Park Beer Festival here.
Location: Grand Park – Walking distance from downtown Winter Park, CO (46 Market St, Fraser, CO 80442)
When: August 4th, 2018
Half Marathon Course: The course takes place almost entirely on remote dirt roads and trails. It is a single loop course beginning at approximately 8,700 ft. and traveling above 9,500 ft. Climbs and descents are fairly mellow for a mountain race, but we promise it will be challenging. Aid stations will be on course complete with water, sports drink, and fruit. The race is chip-timed. 8AM Start.
Time limit: racers must be to mile 9 by 10:30AM.
Half Marathon Cost:
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$55 until June 1st
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$65 through August 4th
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$80 on Race Day at Grand Park
Hey, Grand County residents! Enjoy a local's discount of 10% off your half marathon registration. Please note that you must provide proof of residency at check-in.
5K Course: The course will take place on Grand Park's trail system. An aid station will be available at the finish line. The race is chip timed. 9AM Start.
5K Cost:
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$35 until June 1st
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$40 through August 4th
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$45 on Race Day at Grand Park
Hey, Grand County residents! Enjoy a local's discount of 10% off your 5K registration. Please note that you must provide proof of residency at check-in.
Directions to start/finish line: If you are coming from Winter Park on Hwy. 40, the race is on your LEFT as you are leaving downtown, immediately after The Foundry and before the Century 21 Real Estate Offices and Shell Gas Station.
Please look for Shining Stars Foundation signs indicating when to turn and where to park. Parking will be in the lot next to The Foundry and Grand Park Recreation Center. Overflow parking will be across Highway 40 near Cozens Ranch Museum.
Are you an EGSD student? You race for FREE! Contact Ryndi at Ryndi@ShiningStarsFoundation.org to register.
This event takes place on Arapaho National Forest land.
Please note: We cannot offer refunds on registrations.
