Saturday, December 7, 2024 • Westminster, CO • Course Map
Note: A virtual option is available for this event. Registration details are included below.
From the mountain-like rock formations known as the Flatirons to the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, the scenery along the Big Dry Creek trail provides a breathtaking backdrop for the 10th annual All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon, which follows an out-and-back course that starts and finishes at Westminster City Park.
Organized by All-Out Multicourse Productions, which stages a series of 5K, 10K, 13.1-mile and other distance races around the Denver area, the race will use the same 13.1-mile route as July’s Dog Days Half Marathon along the Big Dry Creek Trail, a nearly 5-mile-long trail that’s part of Denver’s city-wide system of biking, running and walking trails, and features both paved and crushed gravel stretches.
Runners start the race at Westminster City Park, a 205-acre park just off the Denver Boulder Turnpike (Highway 36).
From there, the course first heads southwest along the Big Dry Creek. Once runners reach the first turnaround point, just before the trail reaches Westcliff Parkway, they head northeast back along the route they’ve just run, all the way to North Westminster and Big Dry Creek Park.
They’ll pass by City Park on their way northeast along the Big Dry Creek Trail, and run past Cotton Creek Park, Westfield Village Park and Community College Open Space on their way through north central Westminster.
The second turnaround point occurs at about the mile 8 marker, and once there, runners make the turn and head back southwest along the creek to City Park, where they’ll cross the race finish line.
Along the course, organizers say they plan to place water/hydration stations about every 1 to 1.5 miles, and porta-potties at 4 spots along the course. At the finish line, they add, they’ll offer refreshments including banana4 and bagels, PowerAde and chocolate milk, among others. The course for the race is also USATF (USA Track & Field) sanctioned, organizers note.
Due to the cold conditions the Denver area usually experiences this time of year, the Fa La La Half will start later (at 9:00 AM) than the Dog Days Half, to give temperatures time to climb at least a few degrees before runners start their race.
Courtesy All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon
Courtesy All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon
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Courtesy All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon
Race Weather & Climate
Located in the northwest suburbs of Denver, Colo., about a 20-minute drive from downtown, Westminster typically sees December temperatures that average between 18°F and 45°F, while rainfall totals average just under half an inch for the month, making December its third-driest month of the year.
On the day of the race (Dec. 7), the average low is 19°F and the average high is 45°F.
Past Results
- 2023 Results
- 2022 Results
- 2021 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2020 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2019 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2018 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2017 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2016 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2015 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2014 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
- 2013 All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
- 9:00 AM – half marathon
- 9:45 AM – 10K
- 9:55 AM – 5K
Fees
- $55 – $80 for the half marathon
- $35 – $60 for the 10K
- $25 – $50 for the 5K
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2024 running of Westminster’s All-Out Fa La La Half Marathon, 10K or 5K race, register online at RunSignUp.com here.
Official Race Website
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