Run the Rockies Road 11k & Half Marathon

The 52nd Annual Run the Rockies Road 11k and Half Marathon will feature the traditional Run the Rockies road race course with runners starting near Copper Mountain. Runners will follow the paved recreation path through Ten Mile Canyon. The 11k course will be 100% downhill, and the half marathon course will be 75% downhill. Both races, at their respective times, will have a mass start. Each distance will have a hard stop at 11:30am. This course typically showcases the beautiful fall colors in Frisco!

2026 Registration Fees

Registration for 2026 is now open!

Online registration for the Run the Rockies Road 11k and Half Marathon will open on Wednesday, April 22 2026.

We strongly recommended that all racers register in advance, as this race does sell out. We will have limited openings for day of registration. In person registration will take place at bib pick up on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 6:30am-7:30am in Frisco Town Hall at 1 Main Street in Frisco.

When

Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00am

Where

Starts on the paved recreation path near Copper Mountain and ends on Frisco Main Street

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering at a Frisco event? Volunteers are needed for Run the Rockies road races.

11k (6.8 miles) – 8:30am start time

Adult (18+) registration with commemorative race gift – $65
Adult (18+) registration without commemorative race gift – $50
Youth (under 18) registration with commemorative race gift – $55
Youth (under 18) registration without commemorative race gift– $40

Half Marathon – 8:00am start time

Adult (18+) registration with commemorative race gift – $90
Adult (18+) registration without commemorative race gift – $75
Youth (under 18) registration with commemorative race gift – $75
Youth (under 18) registration without commemorative race gift – $60

Registration fees include a commemorative gift, finisher item, a well-marked course, stocked aid-stations, professional timing, post-race food, and post-race beer (racers 21+.)

Registration opens April 15!

Click here to sign race waiver

Bib/Packet Pick-up

Early bib pick-up is strongly recommended.

Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 6:30am-7:30am, bib pick-up will be available in Frisco Town Hall at 1 Main Street in Frisco.
Please remember that racers will need to dedicate approximately thirty minutes to get from Frisco to Copper Mountain’s Far East Parking Lot to the starting line. No bib/packet pick up will be available at Far East Parking Lot of Copper Mountain.

Hydration

This event will offer hydration drink mix at the aid stations. Racers are encouraged to bring their own soft flask or collapsible cup to use at the aid stations.

Courses

We are excited to continue the tradition of this downhill course along the Summit County Rec Path from Copper Mountain to Frisco, which showcases Ten Mile Canyon’s fall foliage and varied landscape. Racers, please note this time of year can be quite chilly in the morning. Dress accordingly. Racers can leave bag drops at the race starts and bags will be brought to Frisco Historic Park and placed at the gazebo for pick up. Drop bags are not provided. Make sure your bag is well marked and identifiable.

11k Course (6.8 miles)

The 11k Course will start on the recreation path directly adjacent to the Far East Lot. 11k runners can park at the Far East Lot at Copper Mountain, and walk up the hill to the start line. There will be portapotties and parking in the Far East Lot. If racers are being dropped off by friends or family, they may park and watch the race start at this location.

The 11k race will have a mass start at 8:30am and a hard stop at 11:30am for finishing this course.

11k runners will follow the recreation path through the Ten Mile Canyon, along Ten Mile Creek, until they get to Frisco. They will split from the half marathon runners at approximately mile 6 and catch a sidewalk that parallels Main Street Frisco. All runners will finish at the Frisco Historic Park. The 11k course is 100% downhill!

Run the Rockies Road 11k Map

Half Marathon Course (13.16 miles)

The Half Marathon runners will park at the Copper Mountain Far East Lot and then walk up to the recreation path to the race start. If racers are being dropped off by friends or family, they may park and watch the race start at this location.

The Half Marathon will have a mass start at 8:00am and a hard stop at 11:30am for finishing this course.

The Half Marathon course does a ‘lollipop’ loop. Half Marathon runners will follow the recreation path through Ten Mile Canyon, along Ten Mile Creek. They will continue on the recreation path behind CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital, and once they reach the Hwy 9 underpass tunnel (where the path splits and either leads to Breckenridge or cuts back to Frisco) runners will continue down the rec path to the turn around point. Then they will veer right and head back up the hill towards Frisco. Runners will continue along the recreation path, through the Frisco Adventure Park, passing the Frisco Nordic Center, out into and around the Water Dance neighborhood, back to the Frisco Adventure Park, and then take the new pedestrian tunnel (under Hwy 9) that is located near the Frisco Bike Park.

Back again this year- runners will take a 0.15 mile section of soft surface, dirt singletrack that will connect back up to the recreation path that runs along the south side of the County Commons building, avoiding the previous zig-zag along the sidewalk around the County Commons building. Runners will then cross Peak One Drive and connect back up to the recreation path. At this point in the course, there will be two-way runner traffic until the race finish, which is at the Frisco Historic Park.

Run the Rockies Road Half Marathon Map

Shuttle

All runners will drive themselves to the start of the race at Copper Mountain’s Far East Parking Lot. Peak One Express will shuttle racers back to their cars after they finish the race. Peak One Shuttles will continuously run from 9:00am-1:00pm, with the last shuttle leaving the Frisco Historic Park at 1:00pm.

Lodging

Looking for lodging for this race? Our lodging sponsor, AC Marriott hotel in Frisco is offering our racers discounted rates if you book by 7/ to stay for the night for our race!

Competitor Info

You are running this race at your own risk. You will encounter mountain terrain. You could encounter hazardous weather or wildlife during this race. The race director reserves the right to cancel, delay or postpone the race due to inclement weather.We strongly recommended that all racers register in advance as this race does sell out. We have limited space for day of registration. If openings exist, in person registration will take place at the Frisco Historic Park from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Awards

All racers will receive a finisher gift as they cross the finish line.

Overall Winners: We will recognize and provide prizes to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall race winners for male and female runners in both the 11k and Half Marathon (overall winners are not eligible for age category prizes).

Age Category Winners: A prize will be given to the first place winners, male and female, in each of the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.

Post-Race Party

We invite all runners to stick around once they’ve crossed the finish line to enjoy food and drinks at the post race party. We’ll keep the music playing and have plenty of space for everyone at the Frisco Historic Park on Main Street.