2022 NEW BELGIUM HALF MARATHON & 5K

A Colorado Brewery Running Series Event

Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run  |  Saturday, October 8, 2022  |  New Belgium Brewing Co.  |  Fort Collins, CO

 (COMII60-70Join us for the New Belgium Half Marathon and 5k on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The course starts and ends at this beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado brewery. The out and back course along the Poudre Trail will offer scenic views while running along the Poudre River. There is also a 5k fun run option.

• Friday Packet Pick Up: We encourage you to pick up your race packet on Friday evening at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins (3:00 – 7:00 PM). You can also pick up Saturday morning starting at 6:30 AM. More details below!
• Saturday Start Waves: When you registered, you signed up for a specific start time. Please check your ticket confirmation!
• Allow Extra Time: Please allow enough time to park, get your bib (if not gotten Friday), drop your bag, use the restroom, etc.
• Helpful Maps: Below you’ll see a few helpful event maps: (a) parking map (COMING SOON), (b) event village map (COMING SOON), (c) half marathon & 5k course routes w/ water stations, bathrooms, spectator recommendations, etc. Please review to help you get around at the event!
• Parking / Access: There are only about 250 spots available in the New Belgium Parking lot and adjoining streets. Please plan ahead and carpool if possible. The overflow parking options are (5-15 min walk) mostly to the south, with parking along Linden St, Buckingham St, Lincoln Ave, and throughout Old Town Fort Collins. Please allow extra time to park and walk to the brewery (especially if you are in the later waves of the morning).
• Finisher Beer: After the run, (for those 21+) you can head straight to any of the New Belgium bars to redeem the beer ticket attached to your race bib. Please have your ID handy AFTER the race, as you will need to show it to redeem your beer ticket.
• Weather: Seasonal high temps for early October are between 60-70 degrees . Shared water jugs will be available throughout the course as well as at the brewery. Bring your own water bottle if you prefer. Reminder to wear sunscreen/hat/sunglasses as preferred, and hydrate!

PACKET PICK UP FRIDAY PM & SATURDAY AM:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH (3:00 – 7:00 PM)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH (STARTING AT 6:30 AM)

• We encourage you to come to Friday’s packet pick-up to avoid possible wait times on Saturday morning!
• Both half marathon and 5k participants are able to pick up their race day items during one of two windows at New Belgium:
  • Friday afternoon/evening, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday morning starting at 6:30 AM — if you pick up Saturday morning, please allow extra time as we’ll have a large number of runners on site!
• At the pick-up session, you’ll be able to:
  • Get your event bib and t-shirt, check out our merch, and check out the New Belgium space (pre-run hydration with a New Belgium beer is up to you!)
  • You’ll just need to tell us your name to pick up
  • You’re able to pick up for other friends/family (just tell us their name)
• If you pick up Friday afternoon/evening, no need to check in with us Saturday morning — just listen for your appointed start wave!
• We will be set up on the front patio/lawn at New Belgium – look for the red tent. Parking is available in New Belgium’s on-site lot

SATURDAY GENERAL INFO
(HALF MARATHON & 5K):

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
HALF MARATHON STARTS: 7:30AM, 7:45AM
5K STARTS: 9:00AM, 9:15AM, 9:30AM

ARRIVAL & CHECK IN: 

• Parking: see notes above and attached map
• If you pick up your bib Friday afternoon/evening, no need to check in with us Saturday morning — just listen for & follow signage to line up for your appointed start wave, plus take advantage of bag drop!
• If instead, you’re getting your packet/bib on Saturday morning instead, we’ll be open starting at 6:30 AM. Look for the red tent on New Belgium’s front patio!
• When you register, you will select an appointed start window. Please message us with any questions.
• Bring your ID, we card everyone! You won’t need your ID until AFTER you finish the run — for those over 21, you’ll get ID’d for your wristband and finisher beer at the bar.

PRE-RUN NEED TO KNOW:

• Bathrooms: These will be available both on-site at New Belgium (plenty inside the brewery – this will be open early!), along with port-a-potties near the start line. Bathrooms/port-a-potties will be available approx. every 2-2.5 miles along the course (see below for map)
• Bag drop: 6:45 AM – 12:30 PM. This is available for all runners/walkers. See full details below!
• Water jugs will be available in the starting area
• Start line announcements will be made throughout the morning to call the next wave to the starting area. Please note the start arch is ~50 yards from the check-in/brewery area
• Visit with our event partners before and after!

BAG DROP:

• Bag drop is available for all half marathon & 5K participants
• Hours: Available starting at 6:45 AM. Bags must be picked up by 12:30 PM
• Location: Bag drop will be located in the U-Haul truck in the loading zone on the west side of the brewery patio, near the Check-In / Registration tent
• How it works: Head to the Bag Drop truck and you’ll receive a numbered wristband set (2 bands with matching numbers). We’ll put one wristband on your bag, and one on to you (or you are welcome to hold the matching wristband in a safe place). You will need this identifying wristband to pick your bag up once you finish running – so don’t lose it!

ON-COURSE INFO:

• Course maps and full detailed information (such as water and bathroom locations) are located below!
• Spectators: If you have friends/family who’d like to watch you run, we have a couple of suggestions with easy access (also on the attached course map)
  • Mile 1.0/12.1 – Poudre Trail near Lemay Ave & Magnolia St (Park in the Home Depot parking lot, head west across Lemay Ave to the Poudre Trail
  • Mile 4.05/9.05 – 2362 E. Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (Park in the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies parking lot, walk north onto the Poudre Trail.)
  • Family/friends are welcome to join us at the brewery as well!

POST- RUN: BEER & PARTY TIME!

• You won’t need your ID until AFTER you finish the run — for those 21+, you’ll get ID’d for your wristband and finisher beer at the bar
• Bring some $$ for food — Several food trucks will be on-site at New Belgium
• Live music 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
• Beers can go anywhere on the New Belgium patio, but cannot cross Buckingham St. toward the start/finish line
• Enjoy beers, music, food, awards, giveaways, and fun!

AWARDS / GIVEAWAYS:

All taking place on the main stage on the lawn. 

• Half marathon awards (no finisher awards for the 5K):
  • Top finishers: 10:00 AM (top 3 finishers for both women & men)
  • Age group awards: 10:05 AM
• Giveaways/prizes:
  • 11:30 AM
  • All registered participants are eligible – just drop your name into the giveaway bin at check-in/packet pick-up. Must be present to win.
  • We’ll draw names for prizes from our event partners, New Belgium, and the Colorado Brewery Running Series; so, make sure to stick around!

WEATHER:

Note: Our events are always rain or shine – if for some reason conditions change and become unsafe to run, we’ll still hang out and drink beer

HALF MARATHON & COURSE INFO:

• Running routes:
  • Both the half and 5K are out-and-back courses that start & end at the trail right by New Belgium  (start arch ~50 yards from the brewery patio)
  • The runs will take place 100% on trails/sidewalks for which we have an event permit — but please note that the trails do remain open to the general public.
  • Course guidance: we’ll have volunteers directing runners, posted sign guidance, and sidewalk chalk.
  • Plus, small map printouts will be available on-site. Please print the below map if you want a larger version to run with
  • The route will be available the week prior to the event in our Strava Club – link here, details below.
• Timing:
  • The half marathon course is timed (timing chip attached to your bib)
  • There will be only 1 timing clock — at the start/finish line
  • The 5k course is fun-run style and is not timed.
• Half marathon on-course water and energy/nutrition:
  • Water stations: 6 water stations total for half marathoners (3 physical stations and you will hit each twice): (1) mile 1, (2) mile 3.05, (3) mile 5.4, (4) mile 7.7, (5) mile 10.05, (6) mile 12.1.
  • Water will be available at all 6 stations – both water cups, + bring your own bottle if you like!
  • Tailwind Endurance Fuel will be available at 2 stations: (1) mile 5.4, (2) mile 7.7. These will be pre-mixed cups next to the water cups.
  • GU energy gel packets (single serve size) will be available for half marathon participants at 2 water stations: (1) mile 3.05, and (2) mile 10.05.
  • You are welcome to bring your own energy/nutrition along, but please dispose of all wrappers in trash cans along the course
• 5k on-course water:
  • 2 water stations: (1) mile 1, (2) mile 2.1
  • No energy gels/electrolyte packets available at water stations along the 5k course – though you are welcome to bring your own! Please dispose of any wrappers in trash cans along the route
• Bathrooms:
  • Bathrooms (porta-potties) on-course are located approximately every 2-2.5 miles
  • Course bathrooms are identified on the map below
  • Pre/post-run, bathrooms will be available inside at New Belgium, as well as in the small park/trailhead near the start/finish line
• Dogs & strollers:
  • Dogs are strongly discouraged for the half marathon due to heat and distance. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for the 5k, and on New Belgium’s outdoor patio.
  • Strollers are strongly discouraged for the half marathon due to heat and distance. Strollers are welcome for the 5k
  • If you do have a stroller and/or well-behaved dog on course, please be cognizant of those racing

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

COURSE

The Half-Marathon and 5k will Start & Finish in the lot directly across the street from New Belgium Brewing, with an out and back course along the Poudre Trail (see below for course map). The trail is mostly flat (and scenic!) as it winds south, and then back north along the Poudre River. 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.

Questions/Inquiries: Interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or just have a general event question – please email Brady – [email protected]