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Date:
Saturday, 9.21.2024 Start Times: Half Marathon - 9:30 am *Leave McPhelemy Park @ 8:15 am SHARP* 10K - 9:30 am 5K - 10 am Kids Fun Run - 10:15 am Location: McPhelemy Park Hwy 24 & West Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
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Event Description
The Autumn Run is held each year on the third weekend in September, in and around the historic, friendly, and picturesque town of Buena Vista, Colorado. Nestled in the upper Arkansas River Valley at the base of the Collegiate Peaks, the Autumn Run has one of the most beautiful courses in Colorado.
Register early to guarantee your shirt!
Online registration will STAY OPEN to race day!
Register early to guarantee your shirt!
Online registration will STAY OPEN to race day!
Course Info
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Distances:
Half Marathon - 13.1 miles 10K - 6.2 miles 5K - 3.1 miles Kids Fun Run - 1 block Autumn Run Course Maps & Descriptions |
Linda Anderson, Run Fairy
Click HERE to read an article about our Run Fairy in
CO Runner Magazine. |
HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLANS
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These training plans are available to all half marathon participants by
Wild Soles Running. |
COURSE Reminders
- Strollers ARE allowed on the race course!
- Half Marathon participants with a stroller must provide their own transportation to the start line.
- Walkers ARE welcome in all events! Please keep in mind the 2 pm course cutoff time.
- Dogs are NOT allowed on any race course due to our race insurance. You can bring your furry friends to the Start/Finish Line, but please keep them controlled, at least 20 feet away from the Start/Finish Line, and on a leash at all times.
- We encourage all Half Marathon participants to use our shuttle busses to avoid overcrowding at the start line as the road is narrow and there is NOT ample parking.
Packet Pickup
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Early Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, 9.15.2023 Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Location: Community Center - Aspen Room 715 East Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, 9.16.2023 Time: 7 am Location: McPhelemy Park Hywy 24 & East Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
Runner SWAG
All registrants will receive an Autumn Run race shirt,
available in both men's and women's cut!
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All finishers will receive a 2024 commemorative finisher's award!
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All Half Marathon and 10K participants receive a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable cup!
Our cupless racing is sponsored by Hydrapak.
available in both men's and women's cut!
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All finishers will receive a 2024 commemorative finisher's award!
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All Half Marathon and 10K participants receive a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable cup!
Our cupless racing is sponsored by Hydrapak.
RUNNER Awards
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11:30 am @ McPhelemy Park
Awards will be presented to: Top 3 Male & Female Top Male & Female - Masters Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Engraving & Glass Fractions for our awards! |
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Post Race Party on Legacy Stage
We invite you to stick around the finish line and cheer on all runners as they cross!
We will have a festive post race party in McPhelemy Park including
Live Music from River Tribe, Roundhouse Assembly, and Blue Rooster
Beer Garden with Eddyline Beer (& NA options)
Food Trucks of Peaks n Pitas and The Bonesaw
Special thanks to Buena Vista Event Cooperative for the collaboration!
We will have a festive post race party in McPhelemy Park including
Live Music from River Tribe, Roundhouse Assembly, and Blue Rooster
Beer Garden with Eddyline Beer (& NA options)
Food Trucks of Peaks n Pitas and The Bonesaw
Special thanks to Buena Vista Event Cooperative for the collaboration!
Spotlight on Our Beneficiaries
A portion of the proceeds will benefit nonprofits in our local community.
Photos & Results
Five Star Timing results
Getting Here
From Johnson Village, CO, head north on Hwy 24 for about 2 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
McPhelemy Park will be located on the corner of Hwy 24 and West Main Street. You will see the Train Depot.
Please do not attempt to park at McPhelemy Park.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
McPhelemy Park will be located on the corner of Hwy 24 and West Main Street. You will see the Train Depot.
Please do not attempt to park at McPhelemy Park.
Parking
Parking is available on Railroad Street for race day. To find parking, head east on Main Street and you will come to the intersection with Railroad Street in about .10 mile.
There is plenty of parking both north and south of East Main Street along Railroad Street.
If you decide to try street parking, please be advised: If you block driveways, hydrants, or other areas, your car may be ticketed or towed. We ask that all race day participants please respect the citizens of our town.
Autumn Run Parking Map
There is plenty of parking both north and south of East Main Street along Railroad Street.
If you decide to try street parking, please be advised: If you block driveways, hydrants, or other areas, your car may be ticketed or towed. We ask that all race day participants please respect the citizens of our town.
Autumn Run Parking Map
Volunteer
Races always need volunteers, and we are always looking!
Do you enjoy cheering on others? Are you a pro at putting water coolers on tables? Can you slice fruit like a champ? How's your organization game? Do you have other skills that you can share with us?
All volunteers will receive unique One Love Endurance Events swag (ONLY for volunteers!) as a Thank You for your time and energy. If you've never volunteered, join us! It's so fun!
Volunteer Program - Volunteers that log 3 hours of time at a combo of any of our events will qualify for a free entry for a 5K. This includes any hours that were logged from January 2022 to present day.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Do you enjoy cheering on others? Are you a pro at putting water coolers on tables? Can you slice fruit like a champ? How's your organization game? Do you have other skills that you can share with us?
All volunteers will receive unique One Love Endurance Events swag (ONLY for volunteers!) as a Thank You for your time and energy. If you've never volunteered, join us! It's so fun!
Volunteer Program - Volunteers that log 3 hours of time at a combo of any of our events will qualify for a free entry for a 5K. This includes any hours that were logged from January 2022 to present day.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Statement of Affiliation & nondiscrimination
Autumn Run is operated under special use permit with the Pike San Isabel National Forest.
Anyone who needs assistance with accessing the content of this website, please call 202.720.2600.
This race is an equal opportunity employer. If you need to file a complaint, please view the USDA information HERE.
Anyone who needs assistance with accessing the content of this website, please call 202.720.2600.
This race is an equal opportunity employer. If you need to file a complaint, please view the USDA information HERE.
