Event Info
The Run the Rockies Trail 10k and Half Marathon will lead runners through the Frisco Peninsula trails with breathtaking views of Lake Dillon and the Ten Mile Range. This is a great course for a first time half-marathoner or runner looking for a fun course that offers single track and dirt road trails. Racers will start and finish at the Frisco Nordic Center.
2023 Registration Fees
Pre-registration is CLOSED.
Bib Pick-up for pre-registered racers, and, day-of registration for racers who need to register, will be available from 5:00pm-7:00pm outside the Day Lodge at the Frisco Adventure Park on Friday, August 11 and from 6:30am-8:00am on Saturday, August 12, also at the Day Lodge (621 Recreation Way, Frisco, CO 80443).
10k
- Adult (18+) registration with t-shirt* – $55
- Adult (18+) registration without t-shirt – $40
- Youth (under 18) registration with t-shirt* – $45
- Youth (under 18) registration without t-shirt– $30
Half Marathon
- Adult (18+) registration with t-shirt* – $75
- Adult (18+) registration without t-shirt – $60
- Youth (under 18) registration with t-shirt* – $65
- Youth (under 18) registration without t-shirt – $50
*T-shirt size only guaranteed to racers who register before July 3, 2023.
Registration fees include a well marked course, stocked aid-stations, professional timing, post race food, and post race beer (racers 21+.) All racers will receive a commemorative finisher cowbell.
Packet Pickup
Packet and Bib Pick-up for participants that are ALREADY REGISTERED will be available from 5:00pm-7:00pm outside the Frisco Day Lodge on Friday, August 11 and from 6:30am-8:00am day-of the race, Saturday, August 12, also outside the Frisco Day Lodge (621 Recreation Way, Frisco, CO 80443)
Early bib pickup is encouraged.
All participants must complete an online waiver or they will not receive their bib.
Course Maps
Races will start in waves. Wave 1 of the half marathon will start at 8:00am with waves being released every 3 minutes. Wave 1 of the 10k will start at 8:30am with waves being released every 3 minutes. Runners will receive wave assignments in a pre-race email on Friday, August 11, 2023. Runners must start in their assigned wave or they will be disqualified.
- 2023 Run the Rockies Trail 10k Map
- 2023 Run the Rockies Trail Half Marathon Map *Please note that this course is actually 13.2 miles long
Competitor Info
Timing
Professional timing services will be provided by Maverick Sports. Races will be chip-timed.
Cut-Off Time
The cut off time for both the 10k and the half marathon is 11:30am. Any racer not through the finish line by this time will not receive an official time. Anyone who would like to walk the race is highly encouraged to register for the 10k.
Aid Stations
1ok runners will have two aid stations located at mile 2.3 and 5.5.
Half marathon runners will have three aid stations located at miles 2.3, 7, and 10.
Racers are encouraged to carry their own hydration system. Aid stations will be stocked with water, hydration mix, fruit, and M&M’s, pretzels, and gummy bears prefilled in single use cups.
Hand sanitizer will be available for racers to use at each aid station.
Trail Courtesy
The races will take place on Town of Frisco/US Forest Service trails, all of which are open to the public. Please leave strollers and pets at home for this race and be respectful of other users.
Walkers
Anyone who would like to walk the race is highly encouraged to register for the 10k. Walkers are welcome to participate in the half marathon however, please note the 11:30am cut-off time listed above.
Racer Responsibility
You are running this race at your own risk. You will encounter mountainous 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. Refunds are not available.
Running with Music
If you choose to wear headphones during the race, we ask that you remove one ear bud. It is important that all racers can hear what is going on around them. Racers must be respectful of other trail users.
Awards
Overall: The top three male/female runners in each race will receive a prize (overall winners are not eligible for age category prizes).
Age Category Winners: A prize will be given to the first place winner in each of the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus.
Post Race Party
We invite runners and to stick around they’ve crossed the finish line to enjoy a cold beer (must be 21+) and some tasty pancakes from Chris Cakes. We’ll keep the music playing, and have plenty of space for everyone to hang out on the lawn near the Frisco Nordic Center.
Race Results
- 2023 Race Results
- 2022 Race Results
- 2021 Race Results
- 2020 Race Results
- 2019 Overall Race Results
- 2019 Age Category Race Results
- 2018 Run the Rockies Trail Half & 10k Age Category Results
- 2018 Run the Rockies Trail Half & 10k Overall Results
- 2017 Overall Race Results
- 2017 Ladies 10k Results
- 2017 Men’s 10k Results
- 2017 Ladies Half Marathon Results
- 2017 Men’s Half Marathon Results
- 2016 Race Results
Photos
View 2023 Run the Rockies trail race photos by photographer Joe Kusumoto. High resolution download password: 2023RTRTrail
Contact Us
For more information on this event, please email Recreation Events or call the Frisco Day Lodge at 970-668-2558.