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Black Squirrel Half

Bellvue, United States • 6 Sep 2025

The Black Squirrel Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail race held in Lory State Park near Fort Collins, Colorado. Featuring approximately 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course offers a scenic perimeter tour of the park with stunning views of Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains. Runners traverse 12 miles of dirt singletrack and 1 mile of dirt road, including a steep 1,500-foot climb to the course apex at 7,000 feet, followed by a technical descent and rolling terrain to the finish. The event includes a kids' 1-mile race and provides aid stations, a post-race breakfast, and awards. The race is capped at 400 participants and aims to be both challenging and accessible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Bellvue

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13 mi
2000 m+
Half Marathon
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