Thanks to all those who came out last week to the Fossil Creek Tortoise & Hare last Sunday. We had a record turnout of 254 runners. That is officially a T&H record by over 50 participants. And what an incredible morning for it — blue sky, bright sun, and nice crisp temps. There was a large number of new runners to the race, which is great. We hope you enjoyed it!

Results can be found on the website.
Race Photos, thanks to Justin Reed of Aspen Ridge Photography.

Congratulations to overall winner, and first timer Carly Callan. And congratulations also to Donald Coleman who – despite finishing 17th overall – was our top points scorer as the first finisher with a previous T&H time.

Once again, the surge of runners around the scratch handicap caused something of a backup at the finish line. We apologize for that.

We also tested our new timing system. Fifty runners were selected to use chips and all of them worked successfully. Plan to see T&H adopting a timing system in the coming races for all runners. Sooner rather than later we’ll be fully chip timed and 100% chute-less. That will be a win for everyone.

Registration for the next T&H is already open. This one will be on Sunday, 2/3 at Edora Park.

Edora Park 8K (5 miles)

[Course map] Runners start in the Edora Park parking lot near the baseball fields—enter from the Stuart Avenue entrance. Head east on the Spring Creek Trail, running under Riverside Avenue, Timberline Road and Prospect Road via the tunnels. Make a right on the Poudre Trail and pass back under Prospect and make left on Sharp Point Drive. Run alongside the Prospect Ponds Natural Area to the turnaround beyond Midpoint Drive. Runners then retrace their steps back to the Edora Park finish.

Registration closes at 12pm (noon) on Saturday, 2/2.

We’re also looking for volunteers. Click here to sign up. We love your help!

See you in a few weeks.

This Sunday is the 4th of 7 Tortoise ‘n Hare races of the year. Enjoy this local 5K (3.1M) starting and finishing at Fossil Creek Park (5821 S. Lemay, Fort Collins, CO, 80525).

Reminder: There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Registration closes on Saturday, 1/12/19 at 12pm (noon), no exceptions.

Remember (or in case you missed it), we have a new registration process that requires only one step. Translation…simple as anything! Just follow the super easy directions on the FCRC website and you’ll be set.

Registration is free for club members, $10 for non-members.
Joining the club gets you entry to all 7 of the TnH races each year (and numerous other benefits!) Not yet a club member? Join today!

As always, please no dogs on this run due to narrow trails with two-way traffic.

See the latest updates in the Facebook Event.

1. On race day, arrive 30 minutes prior to your allotted start time.
2. Report to the check-in table to receive your race number and safety pins. Please secure your number someplace easily visible by our volunteers. Race number is required to start the race.
3. As volunteers announce the waves, please line up in your wave.
4. As you cross the finish line, please stay in order in the finish chute. Tear off tag on race number and hand to volunteer.

Thanks to all who joined us for the kick-off of the 2019 RunningU Horsetooth Half Marathon training program!

We enjoyed 4-6mi on the Poudre Trail, followed by New Belgium drink specials, snacks (donuts, fruit, cocoa, coffee), sponsor giveaways and a training presentation from our friends at Colorado In Motion.

Group runs happen each Sunday, with much more information, runs, newsletters & more available for RunningU participants. See the full training schedule.

View the full photo album from this morning’s run.

Be a part of Fort Collins’ largest locally-owned and produced race!  What started as a bet between friends in its 46 year as an annual tradition with 2000 of your closest friends.

Make sure to register soon, as prices increase on January 3.

Remember: the 2019 Horsetooth Half Training Program will officially kick off January 6 with a 4-5mi run on the Poudre Trail from New Belgium Brewing followed by drink specials, snacks and a training presentation from Colorado In Motion. Please register for this free program HERE.