EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us for the Left Hand Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The course starts and ends at this awesome Longmont, Colorado brewery. The out-and-back course features a run that mostly follows the St. Vrain Greenway. There is also a 5k fun run option.

What's included?! All participants receive:

• Short-Sleeve Unisex Tech Shirt for all Half Marathon registrants and a regular unisex T-shirt for all 5k registrants who sign up by May 20th. Size and availability are not guaranteed after May 20th. If shirts are no longer available, alternate swag rewards will be handed out to late registrants.
• FREE Left Hand Brewery beer at the finish line for all 21+ runners
• Finisher's Medal to all Participants (All registrants after May 15th are not guaranteed a medal at the finish line. If we run out, we can send you a medal after the event for $5. Late registrants may have a different bib, signifying that they do not receive a medal at the finish line.)
• Your chance to win sweet door prizes from the Colorado Brewery Running Series, our event sponsors, and the Breckenridge Brewery.
• Access to event festivities: live music, food for purchase from Breckenridge Brewery, local vendors, fun with our partners and sponsors, goodies, and giveaways
• And more!

Start Times: The Half Marathon will have start times at 7:30 and 7:45 am. The 5k will have start times at 9:00, 9:15, and 9:30.

Packet Pick-Up: Half Marathon Packet pick-up is on Saturday, April 20th from 3-7 pm, or starting at 6:30 am on race day. 5k Runners can pick everything up 30-45 minutes prior to their start time.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants for the Half Marathon must start in their selected start time to get an accurate time.

Other Important Details

• The half marathon is timed, but the 5k is an untimed, 5k-ish fun-run.
• You must bring a valid ID or driver's license. You do not need to be 21 to enjoy the event, but you must be 21 to enjoy the beer. Please drink responsibly. (Registered, underage participants will receive a token for a FREE non-alcoholic beverage)
• Dogs, running strollers, and kids (under 12 run for free) are welcome in the 5k event! Reminder: you are running at your own risk on the trail, which might not be suitable for your child, dog, or running stroller. Please make the best decision possible for you and your running buddies.
• Our events are rain or shine! If conditions become unsafe to run, we will still hang out and drink beer!
• There will be a bag check available for half marathon participants only; please plan accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather.
• Colorado Brewery Running Series merchandise, including shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, heat press brewery logos, drinkware, and seasonal items that will be available at the brewery.

RACE DISTANCES

Half Marathon
5k Fun Run

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Half-Marathon and 5k will start and finish on the north side of the Left Hand Beer Garden, and will follow the St. Vrain Greenway to the east. The course is out and back following the same trail back from the 6.55 mile turnaround point. The trail is mostly flat, with a modest ~300ft elevation loss on the way out. Aid stations will be available every 2-2.5 miles. Carrying your own water bottle or hydration pack is recommended. You may refill either at our aid stations. Toilets will be available at several locations throughout the course as well as at the start and finish line.

PARKING

There are only about 350 spots available at Left Hand Brewery parking lot. Please plan ahead and carpool if possible. The overflow parking options include street and neighborhood parking to the north (primarily on the east and west side of Bowen St, up to 3rd Ave) Please allow 15-20 min to park and walk, especially if you are in the later start waves.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Top 3 overall male and female finishers. Awards will be given to the first three men and women to cross the finish line. Only runners starting in the 7:30 am wave will be eligible for the prizes.

Top male and female Half Marathon finishers from the day in the following categories (chip time) will get a free entry to a 2024 Colorado Brewery Running Series 5k event of their choice: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:30 am - bib pickup and race day registration
7:30 am - Half Marathon First Wave Start Time
7:45 am - Half Marathon Final Wave Start Time
9:00 am - First 5k Start Wave
9:15 am - Second 5k Start Wave
9:30 am - Final 5k Start wave
Award Ceremony - 10:30 AM

REGISTRATION

Online Registration closes April 20th

Half Marathon:
Through March 14th: $70
March 15th - April 20th: $75
Race Day: $85

5k:
Through April 20th: $40
Race Day: $45

Online Registration Opens Soon