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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver

Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver

Bound for Boston Half Marathon offers a small, fast loop designed for personal bests.

Race Date

Aug 2, 2026

Location

Denver, CO

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
25

Highlights

Good For

BQ RelevantPR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Low KeyLocal CommunityGreat SwagWell Supported

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Bound for Boston Half Marathon in Denver is crafted for runners chasing personal records. This event, intentionally kept small with a cap of 75 participants, focuses on delivering a fast and efficient race experience.

The course is a single-mile, super-flat loop around Northfield High School, designed to be a PR-friendly environment. Runners will find aid stations stocked with water and electrolytes, with the added flexibility of personalizing their own support by placing custom fuel on the tables. The intimate setting allows for a focused atmosphere, where participants can concentrate on their performance.

This race is geared towards serious runners aiming for fast times, offering a chance to hone qualifying times or simply achieve a new best. Participants receive a quality race shirt and finisher medals, with awards presented in standard age groups.

Race-provided description

Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you. We're racing around Northfield High School, and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop!  The Full Marathon is USATF Certified making it a Boston Qualifier! This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race. To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants. We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day. By design this will be a smaller event, focused on getting you your fastest time.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Start Time

6:30 AM

Giveaway

Awesome Race Shirt

Start Location

Northfield High School, Denver, CO, 80238

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size5/15

~12.5 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:45:22

Weather0/10

typical high 90°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

90°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

46%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 25 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

25

Median time

2:04:13

Latest turnout

6

States

6

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 2:104:45

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver?

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver is held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.

Where does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver take place?

It takes place in Denver, Colorado.

What distances does the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver course flat and good for a PR?

The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver?

HalfRuns has finish records for 25 runners who have completed the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Denver.

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