Golden Leaf Half Marathon

Golden Leaf Half Marathon - Aspen, Colorado

The Golden Leaf half marathon is presented by ACG and hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen. The course starts at Fanny Hill in Snowmass, follows the Government Trail through Aspen groves, and finishes at Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, and is held in late September each year. Registration for 2026 opens April 28; in-store entry is listed at $80 and online entry at $105, and registrations are reported to sell out quickly.

Event partners named in the listing include Scratch Labs and Darn Tough Vermont. Several local hotels are noted as offering race discounts: Aspen Meadows Resort requires a two night minimum stay for its 2026 special rate; Aspen Square offers a 10 percent discount on certain room types with a two night minimum, a 35 percent deposit required at booking, and a 14 day cancellation policy; the Tyrolean Lodge is listed as a supporter and requests direct contact for rates with a two night minimum stay. The race is organized by the City of Aspen Special Events Department and the Ute Mountaineer, with additional details provided by those organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.