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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 21, 20279:00 AM | $75$80 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Mar 21, 202710:00 AM | $35$37 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Mar 21, 2027 | $35$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Mar 21, 2027 | $35$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $75, entry is about 25 percent above a typical half marathon in Colorado, which costs $60 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Colorado runs 2:12:38, about 10:07 a mile, based on 60 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:55 and men in 2:03:31.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,650 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2856 Cleveland Ave, Wellington, CO 80549
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Gleason Race Timing) for Spring Equinox. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:40, and half the field in 2:14:31; the last tenth came in after 2:58:15.
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:33 or better, the top quarter in 29:27, and half the field in 35:44; the last tenth came in after 49:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:00:24 | 1:59:02 |
| 20-29 | 1:45:28 | 1:28:36 |
| 30-39 | 1:45:32 | 1:17:17 |
| 40-49 | 1:41:39 | 1:30:16 |
| 50-59 | 1:54:44 | 1:40:58 |
| 60-69 | 2:23:03 | 1:42:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 8 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 334 to 366 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:07:45 to 2:14:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 366 (+20%) | 2:14:31 | under 1:41:35 | 1:11:51 |
| 2025 | 305 (-9%) | 2:02:06 | under 1:32:48 | 1:11:01 |
| 2024 | 334 | 2:07:45 | under 1:37:33 | 1:15:31 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
About average for Colorado half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:56:40, against 1:56:43 in a typical Colorado half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 21 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 90 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Spring Equinox cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup Options: Saturday, March 20th. 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Jax Outdoor Gear. 1200 N College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524. Sunday, March 21ST - RACE DAY. Opens at 8:00 AM. WELLINGTON MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL. 2856 Cleveland Ave. Wellington, CO…
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