Aspen Backcountry Marathon

05/14/2024

ATTENTION. THERE WILL BE NO 2024 ASPEN BACK COUNTRY RACE THIS SUMMER. There have been discussions on another partner taking over this race, so please stay tuned for Summer 2025.

04/12/2023

Mark your calendars, the Aspen Backcountry Marathon registration opens May 1st, online only at www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

07/26/2022

The Racer Letter with links to information for the 2022 race was just sent out. Check your inboxes!

We are still looking for more volunteers to help us Saturday afternoon and Sunday clean up the course! Free race tshirt for those that can help!

08/08/2021

Check out the results to yesterday’s race here -

Aspen Backcountry Marathon, 08/07/2021, Aspen

08/06/2021

DRIVE THROUGH PACKET PICK-UP: Today - Friday, August 6th. From 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Rio Grande Park,

Drive through on Rio Grande Place > Enter at Spring St. and Rio Grande Place, pull into an open parking spot and someone will come up and help you.

Packet Pick-Up includes:
• Bib Number/Timing Chip
• Event Swag
• Adidas Swag

You MUST bring a valid photo ID to Packet Pick-Up. If you are picking up for a friend you must bring a photo ID and a note authorizing you to pick up the packet on their behalf (back of packet).

Day of: There will be packet pick up at both start lines, starting an hour before the race start in Rio Grande Park.

www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

08/04/2021

Racers - check your email, we sent a "Racers Letter" with details for packet pick-up, start times, travel advisory, etc.

The Racer Guide is posted on the homepage of the website for you to review as well.

www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

07/26/2021

We are getting ready for the Aspen Backcountry Marathon and Heavy Half - our order arrived today!

Have you registered to race? There is still time - go to Aspenbackcountrymarathon.com.

City of Aspen Government
adidas TERREX

07/19/2021

19 days until the 2021 Aspen Backcountry Marathon & Heavy Half -- there are a few spots left.

Learn more about the courses, elevation profile, aid stations and more at www.AspenBackcountryMarathon.com

Aspen Special Events Aspen Parks & Recreation adidas TERREX

07/15/2021

Check out the 2021 Race Guide (including cut off times, bib packet pick up, aid stations and more) on the website at https://aspenspecialevents.com/backcountry-marathon/

City of Aspen Government Aspen Parks & Recreation

Most certainly one of the countries most scenic backcountry marathons, with huge elevation gain, singletrack running and more. Both half and full marathon courses.available.

07/11/2021

This year for the Aspen Backcountry Marathon & Heavy Half Marathon we will have customized bibs -- see photo!

If you want a custom bib please register to race by Tuesday!

If you were planning on changing from the half to the full or visa versa please transfer by Tuesday.

www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

adidas TERREX City of Aspen Government Aspen Parks & Recreation