The Emerald Mountain Epic Marathon & Half Marathon is a premier charity event that encourages and challenges participants to come out and chase a PR, all in the name of safety, fun, and community. Challenging Course. Known for bringing out the most talented and skilled trail runners, the Emerald Mountain Epic Half Marathon is an undeniably challenging and technical single-track trial course, with nearly 1500 feet of elevation gain through its rolling design. As for the location, Steamboat Springs is an idyllic summer destination, with endless activities to participate in and enjoy during your stay.
Emerald Mountain Epic Marathon & Half Marathon
Date
Aug 2, 2025
Starting Time
7:45 AM
Course
Trail
Fees
$88.75
Location
Steamboat Springs
Participants
100-500
Terrain
Challenging
Environment
Mountain Views
Temperature
High: 61°
/ Low: 34°
Overview
Course Description
Starting on a dirt road behind Olympian Hall, runners head out behind Howelsen Lodge in pursuit of Prayer Flag Road where the first aid station will be found. Continuing, runners will reach what’s known as the Stairway to Heaven. After the next aid station, runners take a right on Lane of Pane Road where they’ll reach the Epic High Point 8200 feet above sea level. Proceeding along Quarry Mountain trail and then Blackmere Road, runners will have reached another aid station at which point they’ll enter the heavy descent section of the course. It’s then onto Lupin, Ricky’s Ridge, the Overlook Trail, then Bluff Trail where they’ll exit and head north toward Yurt, finishing the course under the arch behind Howelsen Lodge. With a total participant cap of 500 runners, this course has no particular time cut-off, allowing runners of all kinds to race their own race, whatever that challenge looks like to them.
