2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay
Basalt Half Marathon offers a fast, downhill course through Colorado's Frying Pan Valley.
Race Date
Jun 6, 2026
Location
Basalt, CO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Location
- Basalt, Colorado
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 67
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Basalt Half Marathon, now in its 49th year, promises a swift summer race experience. Runners will be transported to the start line, with buses departing promptly from Basalt Middle School, which also serves as the finish area. The course itself is noted for its fast, downhill profile, winding through the scenic Frying Pan Valley.
This event is a benefit for the Basalt High School Cross Country team, adding a community-focused element to the day. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, with medals for age group winners and relay teams. The race typically sees around 67 finishers, making it a more intimate, yet competitive, event.
Race-provided description
The Basalt Half Marathon race combines the stunning beauty of the Frying Pan Valley and a fast downhill course for a great summer race experience. Come celebrate our 49th annual race and bring a friend. This race is a benefit for the Basalt High School Cross Country team.Event details and scheduleRace begins at 7:45am, buses depart for start line at 7:00am sharp from Basalt Middle School. Packet pick-up and race day sign up is from 6:15-6:50am. Parking is available at Basalt Middle School, which also serves as the finish area. Gear check is avaiable from the start line as well as the relay exchange point to the finish area. Bathrooms will be available at Basalt Middle School, start line, and relay exchange point. Awards for top 3 male and female overall, medals to top 3 in each age group male and female, and relay team devision winners.
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
1 year running
~67 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
2 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:16:15
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
48%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 67 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
67
Median time
1:57:19
Latest turnout
67
States
1
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay?
The 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay is held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 1:45 PM.
Where does the 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay take place?
It takes place in Basalt, Colorado.
What distances does the 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay?
HalfRuns has finish records for 67 runners who have completed the 2026 Basalt Half Marathon & Relay.
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