Start: Lory State Park, Bellvue, Colorado- Distance: 13.1 miles with ~2,000′ of vertical gain/descent.
- Kids: 1 mile on gently rolling singletrack.
- Min/Max Elevation: 5,400’/7,000′
- Average Elevation: 6,100′
- Terrain: 12 miles dirt singletrack, 1 mile dirt road
- Fauna: Black abert squirrels, black bears, other more colorful animals
- Registration Cap: 400
- Time Allowance: 5.5 hours
- Date: Saturday September 11, 2021, 7:00am (kids: 10:30am)
We hope for close-to-normal conditions on race day, as relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current race information reflects a normal year. Details may change as race day approaches, and any changes will be communicated to registered runners well in advance. For reference, here are the 2020 COVID Safety Protocols.
Awards
All Half Marathon runners who finish within the official course cut-off will receive a unique finisher’s award.
The post race awards and raffle will be held at the Soldier Canyon picnic area in Lory State Park.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall awards for the top male and female finishers.
Age group awards for the top 3 male and female in each of the following age groups (overall winners not eligible):
- Under 30
- 30 – 39
- 40 – 49
- 50 – 59
- 60 and Over
The Half Marathon awards and raffle will be held at 11:00am.
Travel
708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, Colorado 80512
Results
2020 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2020 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Awards
2019 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2019 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Awards
2018 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2018 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Awards
2017 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2017 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Awards
2016 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2015 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2014 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
2013 Black Squirrel Half Marathon Results
Course Records:
Overall Men: Stephen Pretak (2016) – 1:29:05
Overall Women: Janelle Lincks (2020) – 1:36:26
Masters Men: Frank Pipp (2018) – 1:32:03
Masters Women: Monica Brackney (2014) – 1:56:14
Grandmasters Men: Craig Person (2020) – 1:45:43
Grandmasters Women: Cinthy Carson (2019) – 2:06:50
Photos & Reports
2020 race photos from Terry Grenwelge & Deb Powell
2019 race photos from Erin Bibeau Photography
2019 race photos from Joe Darling
2018 race photos from Terry Grenwelge (finish)
2018 race photos from Deb Powell (Howard Turn)
2017 race photos from Erin Bibeau Photography
2016 race photos from Erin Bibeau Photography
2015 race photos from Erin Bibeau Photography
2014 race photos from Erin Bibeau Photography.
2013 race photos from Erin Bibeau Photography.
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