Saturday, June 3, 2023 • Creede, CO • Course Map
Started in 2010 as a way to highlight local and global water issues — and coincide with World Water Day — June’s Runoff Runoff Half Marathon follows Colorado’s Willow Creek Floodplain Trail along the second half of the full marathon route, all the way into the finish in this small southwestern Colorado town.
Today, the Runoff Runoff program has increased greatly, featuring a marathon and half marathon distance. Race day includes fun for the whole family, as post-race celebrations include live music, local beer, tasty food and great prizes.
The half marathon race begins on FS Road 772 and follows a point to point course that finishes at Creede Ball Park. The course will take place entirely along the Rio Grande as it flows downstream. Because of the course taking place along the river valley, it is relatively flat, with 404 feet of total elevation gain.
The half marathon will follow the second half of the marathon route. After leaving the starting line, the course runs for 7.2 miles on 149 until it takes runners onto Deep Creek Rd. From there, the course will head north on Airport Rd and continue to the Willow Creek Floodplain Trail for the last mile of the race.
Runners are encouraged to sign up before June 1st in order to ensure they get their preferred t-shirt size. Race swag includes a canvas tote, tech race shirt, and goodies from local stores.
On top of that, finishers are awarded a commemorative finisher’s pint glass.Proceeds benefit the Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project and the Headwaters Alliance.
All photos courtesy Runoff Runoff Half Marathon
Race Weather & Climate
Located near the headwaters of the Rio Grande, Creede, Colorado had a population of a mere 290 people in 2010. June sees mild to cool temperature ranging anywhere between 30ºF and 73ºF, with rainfall average just under one inch for the month.
- June 3 average low temp: 33ºF
- June 3 average high temp: 70ºF
Past Results
- 2021 Runoff Runoff Half Marathon Results
- 2019 Runoff Runoff Half Marathon Results
- 2018 Runoff Runoff Half Marathon Results
- 2017 Runoff Runoff Half Marathon Results
- 2016 Runoff Runoff Half Marathon Results
- 2015 Runoff Runoff Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Runoff Runoff Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
- 7:00 AM – full marathon
- 8:30 AM – half marathon
- 11:00 AM – 6K
Fees
- $65 and up for the half marathon, full marathon
- $35 and up for the 6K
Average Finishing Time
2 hours, 35 minutes
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2023 running of the Runoff Runoff Marathon, Half Marathon & 6K race, visit the event website below.
Official Race Website
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