Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half Marathon

Welcome to the Staunton Rocks! Marathon & Half, an event put on by trail runners for trail runners. Touring the renowned singletrack of Staunton State Park in Colorado’s Front Range Mountains southwest of Denver, the race will take you back in time as you glide by historic buildings and old milling operations. The flowing trails and gradual climbs & descents will allow you to open up your running stride, while technical features scattered throughout will give your feet occasion to dance. Take in 60 mile views from the numerous overlooks on course, run by scenic lakes and streams, and catch a glimpse of the numerous raptors that inhabit the stunning rock formations throughout the park. With runnable trails and generous cut-offs, our aim is to offer a trail running experience that is challenging, yet accessible to all. We aspire to not only offer a first class trail racing experience on a challenging, scenic and impeccably marked course, but also a top-notch post-race experience that will leave your bellies full and the stories flowing. Start : Staunton State Park , Pine, Colorado Distance : 26.3mi (4500 ) or 13.1mi (2200 ) Min/Max Elevation : 8,200 / 9,500 Average Elevation : 9,000 Terrain : 90% singletrack, 10% dirt road Fauna : Marmots, raptors, elk, mule deer, black bears, mountain lions Registration Caps : 150 Marathon / 150 Half Marathon Time Allowance : Marathon: 10 Hours; Half Marathon: 9 Hours Date : August 22, 2026 Start Time : Marathon: 7:00a; Half Marathon: 8:00a Registration Marathon Race Fees: Dec 15 - Feb 28: $110 $7.60 fee March 1 - May 31: $120 $8.20 fee June 1 - Aug 21: $130 $8.80 fee Half Marathon Race Fees : Dec 15 - Feb 28: $90 $6.40 fee March 1 - May 31: $100 $7.00 fee June 1 - Aug 21: $110 $7.40 fee What You Get in Return for Your Registration Fee: A beautiful, well-marked and challenging course Enthusiastic, knowledgeable race and aid station staff & volunteers Fully stocked aid stations Gender specific race T-shirt Finisher award Free race pho