Steamboat Springs Half Marathon

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Sunday, June 3, 2018

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 I completed the Steamboat Springs Half Marathon in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  The temperature was 39 degrees at the start of the race and 65 degrees when I finished with sunny skies and no breeze. The course was point-to-point on paved roads with a dedicated lane for the participants.  The start was at about 7300 feet of elevation and the finish was in downtown Steamboat Springs at about 6700 feet of elevation.  Even though there was a loss of about 600 feet in elevations, the course had much uphill sections making the journey somewhat challenging.  The first three Powerade/water stations were located about 3 miles apart and the last two were about 1.5 miles apart.  All stations had plenty of friendly, efficient volunteers taking care of the needs of the approximately 1000 participants in the half marathon and full marathon.  This was the third time that I completed this half marathon which has always been well organized and fun to do. I even managed to place second in my Male 70 & over Running Age Group.

 Before Exposition

Exposition

Before Race

After race

Race Director