Where did the half marathon race distance come from? The half marathon has a rich history that intertwines with the evolution of long-distance running. Unlike the marathon, which has its origins in ancient Greece and was modernized for the 1896 Olympics, the half does not trace back to a singular historical event. Its popularity and […]
FCRC will once again be offering a Marathon Training program this year. It will kick off in late June and run until fall. Details are below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Duration: 13 weeks, June 25th-September 24th (Saturdays). The holiday weekend of July 4th will be skipped for […]
Join the Fort Collins Running Club for the 2021 Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Program. This year’s race takes place November 14, and training kicks off August 8 with a 3-5 mile group run from New Belgium Brewing. The training program and weekly group runs are open to all. You do not need to be registered […]
Need some motivation for winter running? Need a plan to follow? We have it for you; the QuaRUNtine Run Program 2021. This is a free program put on by FCRC. It will run from January-May and includes weekly training program for beginner/intermediate/advanced runners, newsletters, a social media group and workshop/videos.Simply click here to complete the […]
The Race Management Committee exists to oversee the three FCRC-owned races: the Horsetooth Half Marathon, FireKracker 5k, and Resolution Run. These races are managed by Gnar Runners and Green Events, both locally owned and operated race management companies. The committee ensures that there is an active contract in place with the Race Director of each race and makes sure the […]
It is with heavy hearts that we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 running of the Horsetooth Half Marathon. Given guidance from local, federal and international public health agencies related to large events and community transmission of COVID-19, we feel it is the only responsible option available to us in doing our part […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update (3/10/2020) from Horsetooth Half Marathon With our top priority being the health and safety of runners and volunteers, we are closely monitoring the local impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and are in contact with our partners at the City and County. On the current recommendation of the Larimer County Health Department, there have […]
Train for the Horsetooth Half Marathon with the Fort Collins Running Club! Join us for the kick-off of our 15-week half-marathon training program on January 12, 2020 at New Belgium Brewery. REGISTER TODAY! The RunningU program is built around the Fort Collins Running Club’s Tortoise and Hare series, and a series of Sunday long runs that alternate between hills and plains […]
We’re getting ready to kick off the 2020 Horsetooth Half Marathon Season. It all begins on Labor Day with the opening of the one-week-only, never-to-be-repeated, super-early-bird registration period. From Monday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 8th, race registration is only $65 before bumping up to regular early bird pricing of $75. Or maybe you’ll win a […]
The FCRC Fall Marathon Training program kicks of on Sunday, June 9th at 7am at ALIVE by Raintree. Anyone looking to run a 1/2 marathon is also more than welcome to join this program and adjust any distances as they see necessary/feel comfortable with. The cost of the program is $25. All participants receive an FCRC singlet/tank top, a private/closed […]
