Race Weekend Schedule

Make the most of your Durango Marathon weekend! From packet pickup and exploring downtown on Saturday to race day festivities on Sunday, here's what to expect.

Saturday • Packet Pickup

Start your race weekend in the heart of downtown Durango! Brown’s Sport Shoe, the Official Running Retail Partner of the Durango Marathon, will host packet pickup for all race participants. Pick up your packet, visit our sponsors and vendors, explore historic downtown Durango, and enjoy a relaxing evening before race day.

‍ ‍ Packet Pickup:

Saturday, October 10, 2026
12:00–4:00 PM
Brown’s Sport Shoe
870 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301

Important Packet Pickup Notes:

• You will receive your race bib and timing tag, official participant shirt and race swag, and any preordered merchandise

• You will get a handout with final race day notes and instructions and the race director will be available to answer any questions you may have

• We will have race maps and parking maps available to view

• There will be an option for race registration or race distance transfers as needed

While you’re there, browse Brown’s selection of running shoes, apparel, nutrition, and last-minute race essentials.

Parking Logistics

There is limited parking available at Santa Rita Park, please carpool! Additional race-day parking can be found in the dirt lot behind Nature’s Oasis (0.5 mile/10 minute walk north on the River Trail to Santa Rita) and in the BMX Bike Park parking lot (0.75 mile/15 minute walk north on the River Trail)

Make it a weekend getaway! Stay with our official host hotel, explore downtown Durango, enjoy Durango’s breweries and restaurants, ride the historic railroad, or extend your trip to explore Mesa Verde National Park, Purgatory Resort, and the San Juan Mountains.

Race Day Notes

• You will be able to register or change races at packet pickup on Saturday; there will be no race-day registration or race-day event swaps

• Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before your race is scheduled to start

  • There are restrooms available in the park building at the North end of the park

  • Neighborhood Coffee Co. will be open at 7:15 to sell coffee beverages, tea, and hot chocolate

• Parking logistics

  • Parking at Santa Rita is quite limited, please carpool or consider having your crew drop you then before parking off-site

  • Additional race-day parking can be found in the dirt lot behind Nature’s Oasis (0.5 mile/10 minute walk north on the River Trail to Santa Rita) and in the BMX Bike Park parking lot (0.75 mile/15 minute walk north on the River Trail)

• Wear your race bib pinned to the front of your outfit with your number clearly visible; do not fold/crease it as this can damage the timing chip

• There will be a bag-check table at Santa Rita Park for anyone who wishes to store items during the race; if you plan to leave your bag, please attach the tear-away bag tag from the bottom of your race bib to your bag; you will need your race bib to claim your bag after the event

• Races will start as scheduled, rain or shine! In the event of lightning, races may be delayed. If severe weather begins after races start, please make responsible choices for yourself on the course

  • The Marathon and Half Marathon will start in the parking lot facing the traffic light

  • The 5k will start at the finish line, facing the river (run under the finish arch and toward the river trail)

• Course/Traffic information

  • The in-town portions of the race are largely on sidewalks and bike paths, please run on the right and pass on the left

  • For the out-and-back portion of the Marathon/Half Marathon on Highway 250, the road will not be closed but there will be flags/cones and event-in-progress signs to remind drivers to use caution

    • we will run on left shoulder of the road going both directions

    • There will be course martials at the turn-around points for both the Half and Full Marathons to help with traffic control so runners can cross the road safely

• The Finish Line will open at 8:00 and remain open until 1:30pm

  • Walkers are welcome in the 5k and Half Marathon events

  • Marathoners will have 6 hours to complete the course (13:44 per mile)

  • Runners who have not reached the Marathon turn-around aid station (12.75 miles) after three hours (10:30am) will be pulled off the course

• Aid stations and restrooms

  • Hydration and snacks will be available on the course and cups/trash can will be provided at aid stations; please see the Marathon and Half Marathon event pages for details on the specific items offered at each aid station

  • If you rely on gels or specific nutrition, please plan to carry your own, and please dispose of packaging in trash cans, not on the ground

  • Two porta-potty restrooms will be available on the course at the Half Marathon Aid Station (~6 miles in the half; ~6 and 19 miles in the full)

• If you sustain an injury on the course, stop at the nearest aid station or notify a course volunteer so they can contact race medical staff. In an emergency, call 911; if possible, also alert a race volunteer so we can assist emergency responders in locating you.

• Results will be available live on the RunSignUp registration website, and also available to view as print-outs at the timing table

• Post Race Support

  • Yo!Fitness will provide assisted stretching and Ohana Physical Therapy will offer guided recovery for runners

  • The finish area aid station will provide water, powerade, coke products, pretzels, m&ms, apples, and bananas for racers

• All runners will receive a complimentary beverage from the Ska Beer Garden; if you are 21+ please be sure to pack your ID in your bag; present your tear-away beer tag to the bartenders to receive your drink (non-alcoholic beverages will also be available); drinks will also be available for purchase by spectators