
Race Date
Apr 18, 2026
Location
Westminster, CO
Unleash your inner superhero at the 14th Annual Beat the Heat event! This year, we're calling all champions to assemble where one of Colorado's favorite trails joins one of its most glorious parks, and support the vital mission of Adaptive Adventures. All course swill send athletes on a heroic journey, following the winding Big Dry Creek Trail southwest, with the half marathon course offering magnificent views of Standley Lake against the epic backdrop of the Front Range. It’s an official BOLDERBoulder qualifying event, so come prepared to put your superpowers to the test and achieve a truly marvel-ous finish time!
Race Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Backpack
Start Location
10170 Church Ranch Way, Westminster, CO, 80021
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:12:05
10:05/mi
Winning Time
1:24:13
6:26/mi
Finishers (2025)
105
States Represented
10 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:59:34
MEDIAN
2:12:05
SLOWER 25%
2:29:57
Start (Low)
31°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
54%
Humidity
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