Basalt Half-Marathon & 2-Person Relay

Sat, Jun 6, 2026
United States
Basalt
100% asphalt
basalthalfmarathon.com
Half Marathon
Colorado

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Road runs in United States, Basalt

Distances

Running
2-Person Relay
21.1 km
Start: Jun 8, 11:45 AM
Running
Half-Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Jun 8, 11:45 AM

About

The Basalt Half-Marathon and 2-person relay is held in Basalt, Colorado, just south of Aspen, featuring about 1,000 feet of elevation descent on the Frying Pan Road with four aid stations and scenic views along the way.

Catering & aid stations

Four aid stations along the course (miles 4.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 11) provide water and electrolytes.

Pacers

The race hosts a pacers program. Registered pacers run alongside participants in designated start waves and are identified by Pacer flag vests to help maintain target times.

Results

View official results

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Basalt

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan25°5°

↑ 07:26

↓ 17:09

Feb27°8°

↑ 07:01

↓ 17:45

Mar34°13°

↑ 07:19

↓ 19:16

Apr41°20°

↑ 06:31

↓ 19:46

May49°26°

↑ 05:55

↓ 20:15

Jun64°35°

↑ 05:42

↓ 20:36

Jul71°44°

↑ 05:55

↓ 20:34

Aug68°42°

↑ 06:22

↓ 20:04

Sep61°36°

↑ 06:50

↓ 19:17

Oct47°24°

↑ 07:18

↓ 18:30

Nov34°10°

↑ 06:52

↓ 16:54

Dec26°4°

↑ 07:21

↓ 16:47

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race number
Timed chip tracking

Aid stations (water & electrolytes)

FAQ

Where can I register for the Basalt Half-Marathon?

Pre-registration is available online through active.com or via a downloadable paper form mailed to Basalt Half-Marathon c/o Ron Lund, 501 Kiln Ct., Basalt, CO 81621. Race-day registration is available at Basalt Middle School starting at 6:15 am.

What times are packet pick-up and the race start?

Packet pick-up is 6:15–6:55 am at Basalt Middle School on race day. The race starts at 7:45 am; buses depart sharp at 7:00 am.

What are the distance options and elevation change?

The event offers a Half-Marathon (21.0975 km) and a 2-person Relay on the same course, which features about 1,000 feet of elevation descent on Frying Pan Road.