2026 Super Half Marathon and Game Day 5K
The 2026 Super Half Marathon and Game Day 5K will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event begins on Colorado Avenue near Tejon Street and concludes at America the Beautiful Park, featuring a mixed-terrain course that includes both paved urban streets and the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail. On this date, Colorado Springs typically experiences cold temperatures with highs ranging from 30°F to 35°F and low precipitation chances, though participants should be prepared for potential wind and fluctuating conditions. The event combines a fast, out-and-back course with a festive football theme, offering runners a chance to compete in a community-oriented setting with post-race celebrations and finisher rewards.
What distances are available for this event?
- →Half Marathon – 13.1 miles
- →Game Day 5K – 3.13 miles
What are the start times for each race?
- →Half Marathon – 10:00 AM MST
- →Game Day 5K – 10:15 AM MST
How much does registration cost?
- →Half Marathon – $80.50
- →Game Day 5K – $43.40 for adults; $27.50 for ages 1–14
What is included in the registration?
- →Commemorative medal/bottle opener for all participants
- →Half marathoners receive a pint glass
- →Access to the post-race celebration at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub
- →Awards ceremony and Super Bowl trivia
- →Tailgate Party Aid Station for the 5K
- →Indoor packet pickup at Plaza of the Rockies
What are the key features of the event?
- →Organized by Pikes Peak Road Runners, celebrating 50 years in 2026
- →Course includes flat, fast out-and-back routes with aid stations
- →Qualifying race for the Pikes Peak Ascent
- →Optional long-sleeved tech shirt available for $8
- →Sweat check available at Plaza of the Rockies; pickup at finish line
What are the course details for the Half Marathon?
- →Starts on Colorado Avenue near Tejon Street
- →Heads north onto the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail
- →Turnaround at approximately mile 6.8, just south of the I-25 overpass
- →Finish line at America the Beautiful Park
- →Four aid stations along the trail, with porta potties at all stations
- →Course closes at 1:00 PM
What are the course details for the Game Day 5K?
- →Starts on Colorado Avenue near Tejon Street
- →Proceeds behind the Antlers Hotel to Sierra Madre Street
- →Accesses the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail north to the turnaround
- →Turnaround at approximately mile 1.5, just south of Uintah Street
- →Finish line at America the Beautiful Park
- →One aid station, featuring the "Tailgate Party Aid Station"
What is the event's post-race celebration like?
- →Held at Jack Quinn's Irish Pub (21 S. Tejon)
- →Includes live music, Super Bowl trivia, and an awards ceremony
- →Features a taco bar for participants and spectators
Are there any awards or prizes?
- →Awards ceremony for race participants
- →Commemorative medal/bottle opener for all finishers
- →Half marathoners receive a pint glass as a finisher reward
What is the significance of this event?
- →A Super Bowl Sunday tradition in Colorado Springs
- →Attracts 1,500+ runners to downtown for a fast, festive winter race
- →Highlights community spirit and excellent post-race hospitality
- →Part of the Pikes Peak Road Runners’ legacy, celebrating 50 years in 2026