Longmont Half & 5k (LM Half)

Longmont's only Half Marathon - now offered in the cooler month of MAY!  Join the Half Marathon or 5k distance!  Walkers and Runners of all abilities welcome!

LOCATION
Shoes and Brews*
63 S Pratt Pkwy Unit B, Longmont, CO 80501

DATE & TIME*: May 1, 2026 - 4:00 -7:00 PM

Yes, you may pick up for a friend/family member or send someone to come in and pick up for you!

*Location, date and time are subject to change.

SPONSOR BENEFITS
Raise Brand Awareness
Community relations
High Visibility
Demonstration/Display opportunities
Product sampling/sale opportunities 
Partner with a charity that reflects your organization’s values
Give back to the community
Employee participation and team building
Click Here to see a 3W Races Media Kit!

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OPTIONS FOR SPONSORSHIP
We would love to work with you to feature your product or business with our racers.  There are many ways to be involved and gain exposure, from hosting a packet pick up location or after party, sponsoring a water station (at select events), adding a goody or coupon to the goody bag, providing an in-kind donation/sample for the racers on the course or at the finish line, or setting up a booth on race-day at the expo.  

We can feature your business on the event webpage, racer emails or social media!  All sponsorship payments must be received before your business is included in any kind of mention or posting.

Please contact our marketing team before the race with any questions:

Marketing Direct Number:
AJ Benefield 
Email: aj@3wraces.com

PARTICIPANT DATA
Historically, we've seen 280-425 registrations for this event with about 50 spectators/volunteers.

5%   18 and Under
17%   19-29
26%   30's
30%   40's
18%   50-64
4%   65 and Over

63% Female
37% Male

We expect 350 registrants for the 2026 event.

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GOODY BAG STUFFERS
If you have arranged to place something into the Goody Bag, please make sure your 'stuffer' reaches us by the deadline so our volunteers and staff can get it into each racer's goody bag!  Items received after the deadline will not be in the goody bag. 

QUANTITY: We will stuff 350 bags.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY before race week.  April 24, 2026 by 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Mail to: 7960 Hollywood Street, Commerce City, CO 80022
(If you would rather drop off in person than mail/ship your items, please email us in advance to make arrangements.)


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TABLE/TENT RENTAL
TENT/TABLE:  You will be given approximately 12'x12' of space.  Tents and tables are NOT included; however, some of you have already arranged for table/tent rental from 3W Races.  In that case, your tent and or table will be set for you at your designated space.

Generally, tent rental is $75 and tables are $10 each to rent for the event.  3W will bring the tent/table, set it up at your designated location and tear it down at the end of the event.  If you are interested in this arrangement, please coordinate with us at least one week in advance.

RACE DAY INFO

TIME: Click Here for Racer Schedule.  Please check in at the 3W Races tent on race day regarding the specific location of your booth space!

SURFACE: Vendors, you will set up on the CONCRETE section of the park; plan accordingly. Tent weights are recommended. 

Race Director Direct Number: Whitney Vestal - 720-635-2665 (race day only)   Whitney@3WRaces.com

RACE DAY RAFFLE: Have a great prize you want to give away on race day?  Arrange with 3W Races if you will be providing a raffle prize and bring it with you on race day.

LONGMONT TEMPORARY SALES AND USE TAX LICENSE:
if you are planning on selling any merchandise or making any sales at the Longmont Half race expo, you must fill out and submit a Temporary Sales and Use License.  Click the PDF below to download the form.

Start/Finish Locations:

Longmont Rec Center
310 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO 80501

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Half Marathon Course Notes:

CLICK HERE for Course Map

Leave the start line and go north east. At .66 miles is first course marshal – sends runners to the RIGHT which is the FIRST FINGER.

At 2.9 is first WATER STATION at the E County Line road and Quicksilver – in the trailhead parking area on the east side of the County Line Road.

Continue to bridge just before Sandstone Ranch Nature Center area (not running into parking area) and turn around (approx mile 4.25).  On the way back, encounter the water station again – it is now mile marker 5.8.

At about 7.8 miles, runners are back to the first marshal at the JUNCTION.  A second water station is placed just north of the creek at this Junction.  Energy gels are available at this station.  Racers turn RIGHT – NORTH which is the SECOND FINGER that goes to Shoes and Brews.  (Mile 9.1) and then come back to the JUNCTION. Which is now Mile 10.2 where runners will see a water station for the 4th time.

From the junction, runners head back toward the finish line.  Runners do NOT turn left to cross the trail to the finish (at mile 10.7) , but complete one last finger, heading WEST before turning around at mile 11.73 just before Bowen Street. THEN turn around and run back to the finish.  The right turn to the finish is at 12.95 miles.

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5k Course Notes:

CLICK HERE for Course Map

5k Runners will leave the start area and run northeast. Turn around at the first turn around and return back (southwest) as if you're going to the start line.  Rather than turning LEFT to the start line, continue straight west to the final turn around past Kanemoto Park. Then return to the start line (run east and then south to finish.)

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WATER STATIONS
At each water station, you will find water and an electrolyte replacement drink.  There are two aid stations on the 13.1 course that you will pass a total of four times. They are located approximately miles 3, 6, 8 and 11.

Gels are located ONLY at the 3 & 4 the aid station at miles 8 & 11.

Although there are cups on the course at each aid station, remember that we always maintain a "CUP FREE FINISH."  There are coolers for refilling your personal water bottle at the expo area.

RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located at the Expo area.  There is access to restrooms/portojohns along the course at miles 1.5 and 7 (just a tiny walk off course to the St. Vrain Greenway Parking Lot) and at Kanemoto Park at miles 11.9 and 12.1.

COURSE SURFACE

Both courses are on 100% concrete with the exception of some foot bridges made of wood composites.

COURSE CUT-OFF
The Half Marathon Course is open for 3:30:00.  The event starts at 7:30 AM, therefore, the finish line closes at 11:00 AM.  If you need more time, please email the race director in advance so you can start with other walkers up to 60 minutes in advance of the run start time!

DOGS
Dogs are welcome in the 5k! We just ask that they are kept on a short leash and you start off to the side or near the back as to not impede other racers.

STROLLERS
Strollers are welcome at the Longmont Half and 5k! We just ask that you start off to the side or near the back as to not impede other racers.

The 2021 Longmont Half and 5k is proceeding as an IN-PERSON EVENT! Here are some protocols required of YOU and guidelines we will be following to keep everyone safe and healthy! 

We are following the current City of Longmont, Boulder County, and State of Colorado guidelines. We will update this info as it changes. Currently, all jurisdictions are level clear. We will monitor any changes and inform of any regulations that you need to know of as soon as possible. 

Currently, when signing up for the Longmont Half you will agree to a set of COVID guidelines and this social contract. Those guidelines will include:
1.. You agree to social distance of at least 6ft while at the event including in the start area, finish area, and expo.
2. Must be "healthy" to attend. Please stay home if you are exhibiting any covid-like or other illness type symptoms including, but not limited to: fever, cough, sneezing, sore/scratchy throat, etc.

No question is too silly to ask regardless of whether you're a rookie or a veteran.  Help us improve the FAQ Page!  Send your general or specific question(s) to info@3WRaces.com and type: "LONGMONT HALF FAQ" in the subject line!

WATER- CUP FREE FINISH
All 3W Races events maintain a cup free finish area.  This means that water will be available for refilling your personal water bottles.  Feel free to leave you water bottle near the Finish Line on race day morning.  Biodegradable cups will be used on the course, but no disposable cups will be available at the finish line. Thank you!

WALKERS
Walkers and joggers should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left.  Walkers, please keep your groups down to two abreast so that others may pass you.  

Since the Half Marathon course is open for 3 hours and 30 minutes, some walkers may desire to start EARLIER than the official start time so you can return to the finish before the finish line and expo close.  You may start up to 60 minutes early, and must notify the race director in advance that you wish to do so.  

Please note that aid stations are operational and course marshals are officially on duty at the time the regularly scheduled half marathon begins and may not be operational when walkers first pass.

PACKET PICKUP
Can't make it to advanced packet pick up?  Send a friend, family member or teammate!  We will allow others to pick up for you.  Yes, there is same day pick up available starting 60 minutes before the first race starts.  Avoid the lines; pick up early!  It's not a secret...it makes race day run smoother for everyone when you pick up your gear in advance.  That's why we give special raffle prizes and other cool stuff away to those who pick up early!!

If you can't make it to advanced packet pick up and have to miss out on the race we are unable to get you your packet. We try not to be wasteful; so all packets must be picked up on or before race day. Unfortunately we cannot hold it for you to pick up or mail it to you after the race. Any left over packets get recycled and/or donated immediately following the event.

If you can't run for any reason, please feel free to still pick up your packet at advanced packet pick up or on race day.

EDITING PROFILE
 
 Resend Confirmation Email/Receipt  
 
 Change your shirt size, aka "giveaway"  
 
 Correct Typo/Modify Profile

Military Discount
Yes!  Send us your rank and branch to info@3WRaces.com and request a military discount code.  We'll send you a 10% off code that you use on all 3W events throughout the calendar year in which it is requested. (Does not apply to 'packaged or bundled' races or virtual events.)  You'll also receive special use instructions in the email at that time! Note: may be required to show proof at time of packet pick up! 

Groups/Team Of 5 Or More
When you have a group of five or more, everyone saves $5! The way this works is as follows:
-Participant 1: Signs up first at full price and creates a TEAM. You will have to create a team name and a password so that only your group can sign up with you. (Click here for info on how to create a team.)-Participants 2 through 4: Register like normal making sure to join the team, at full price.
-Participant 5 and on: Signs up, joining the team as well, and notices their registration is $5 cheaper! WOO HOO! 
Then, a $5 refund is automatically applied to participants 1 through 4 (assuming they paid at least $5.00 for the race)!
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Cool, huh? Teams must be created or joined at time of registration. Team Rewards/Refunds will not be awarded retroactively. I.E: you must sign up for a team at registration to be eligible for the $5 discount or refund.
Click here for info on how to join a team when registering.

My coupon code/voucher isn't working, what do I do?
Thanks for your patience, this is an easy fix. First, DO NOT complete your registration. Please email us the voucher/coupon code, a little info on where you got it, and if applicable, a picture of the voucher/gift certificate. We'll get back to you shortly and look into why the code may not be working! If you're on a time crunch because of a price increase, don't worry, we'll honor it when we fix your code. 

DOGS & STROLLERS
Your well behaved, leashed dog and well behaved, belted in child in a stroller are welcome at this event.  Please start in the appropriate wave with other dogs or strollers at the BACK of the pack to start. You do not need to register a child riding in a stroller.

Are Headphones Allowed?
Yes, you may run with headphones. We just ask that you leave one ear bud out or have the volume low enough to hear important announcements at the start/finish and volunteer/course marshal directions on the course!

​Can my child run with me? Do I have to register them/pay for them?
​Of course your kiddo can participate! 

If your child stays in the stroller the whole race, no, you do NOT have to register them as a separate participant. 

Our rule is, if they are using their own two feet to participate in one of our races, then, YES, you do need to register them. This is due to safety, participant counts for city permits and calculation of materials needed for the race!

RESULTS
Top finishers are scored based on GUN TIME.  Age group finishers are scored based on CHIP TIME.

Results can be found HERE.

We're so glad that we can offer FREE text messaging and email notification of your results!  Log in to your RunSignUp account.  Click on PROFILE, then MY REGISTERED RACES, then select MANAGE REGISTRATION under Erie Half & 5k. Then click on RESULT NOTIFICATIONS and follow the prompts on the screen.
 Enable Text Results  

SHIRTS & FINISHER MEDALS
The shirt is the same style, cut and logo design for both distances.  Each 5k AND Half Marathon finisher will receive a FINISHER'S MEDAL at the finish line.  You must finish the race to receive the finisher's medal.

On race day, you may visit the 3W Races Registration table/tent in the expo to exchange shirt sizes or purchase additional shirts while supplies last.

If your shirt size is not listed on the registration page, then we have sold out of that size.  Please select the 'no shirt' option for a $5 discount.  It is possible that some racers will not pick up their packets and you may be able to get a shirt in your size on race day after the race.  Check with the 3W Races table in the expo!

COURSE SURFACE & SUPPORT (AID STATIONS AND TOILETS)
Learn more about the courses on the Course Information Page!

TRANSFER DISTANCE/CANCEL REGISTRATION
Race registration fees are non-refundable.  If you already registered and will not be racing with us on race day, you are still welcome to pick up your packet (shirt, bib, goody bag) during advanced packet pick up.
Transferring from distance to distance on the same race day can be done through the registration site directly for no additional fee other than the difference in pricing, if any, as long as spots are still available in the distance you wish to run.  Log in to RunSignUp.com and click on the appropriate 'Transfer' tab at the top of the page. You can also transfer to another runner through that link.

If you want to transfer your registration to a different DATE of a 3W owned event, you can also do this through your RunSignUp account for a $15 fee. We will allow this when requested at least 72 hours BEFORE the start of the event.  Run Sign Up will take what you paid, less the $15, and apply to another 3W Races Event date in the same calendar year that you select.
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 Switch Distance/ "event"  
 
 Transfer to Another Runner  
 
 Transfer to Another 3W Event/"Race"  

WEATHER
The race will not be postponed or cancelled due to weather unless something SEVERE is happening such as lightning storm, negative temps, tornado or white-out conditions.  If that is the case, announcements on the race webpage in addition to racer text and email communication.  99.9% of the time, the race will go on as scheduled.

No question is too silly to ask regardless of whether you're a rookie or a veteran.  Help us improve the FAQ Page!  Send your general or specific question(s) to info@3WRaces.com and type: "LONGMONT HALF FAQ" in the subject line!

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS: See a google map with driving directions HERE. Keep reading for some landmarks to follow!

PREFERRED PARKING OPTION:  As you approach the park from Main Street in Longmont, you'll travel EAST on Hwy 119 (also called E Ken Pratt Blvd). You'll pass Walmart on the South side of the highway.  KEEP GOING to the next right hand road (called Sands One, but it is very hard to see the street name.)  This is just BEFORE the GMC Dealership on the south side of the road.  Turn right (south) there and you're at the driveway for Sandstone Ranch Park.  Take an immediate right off of Sands One Drive and you're in the parking lot for the main pavillions/soccer fields where the race will be!
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ALTERNATE PARKING OPTION: As you approach the park from Main Street in Longmont, you'll travel EAST on Hwy 119 (also called E Ken Pratt Blvd).  You'll pass Walmart on the South side of the highway.  Walmart is on the corner of Ken Pratt and Zlaten Drive.  Zlaten Drive is the driving route to the West side of Sandstone Park.  It takes you to the baseball fields (east side of Zlaten).  There is no way to DRIVE from the baseball fields/parking to the east side of the park where the start line is, but it is just a short walk to the start line from there.  From the ball park parking area, just follow the concrete trail behind the pavilion EAST to the soccer fields where you'll see the MAIN pavilion in the center of the soccer fields.

In conjunction with the Longmont Half and 5k, we will be hosting a food drive for the OUR Center on race morning! 

Racers that bring FIVE in-kind donations will be entered into an exclusive race day raffle for prizes from 3W Races and our sponsors! 

Please consider donating these critical needs items. These are the OUR Center's biggest needs right now:

Canned fruits ( peaches, pineapple, mandarin oranges, applesauce)
Tomato products( sauce, paste and pasta sauce)
Canned beans (Kidney, baked, white)
Dry beans (black and pinto)
Rice ( white and brown)
Soups ( vegetable , tomato vegetable beef)
Dry Pasta( spaghetti or angel hair)
 

7:00 AM - Registration and packet pick up
7:30 AM - Half marathon start time
8:30 AM - 5k start time
9:00 AM - 13.1 Overall Winner Awards
9:15 AM - All 5k Awards
9:45 AM - 13.1 Age Group Awards
11:00 AM - Finish Line closes

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Sneakers4Good to provide you with a socially responsible way to donate your gently worn, used or new sneakers and running shoes to a good cause we support! The sneakers will help benefit Growing Home as well as give a hand up, not a handout, to micro-enterprises in 25 developing countries. The athletic shoes will be kept out of landfills where they can take decades to fully decompose. Visit Sneakers4Good to learn more!

It's super simple! All you need to do is bring your lightly worn athletic shoes and sneakers to the race (either race day or at packet pick up). We collect them and mail them and a donation is made to Growing Home! 

Please donate only gently worn, used, and new athletic shoes.  These sneakers, trainers, and other athletic shoes will be worn again by people in developing nations, so please make sure there are no holes or soles falling off and that they are in wearable condition.  Dress shoes, sandals, brown shoes, flip flops, cleats, etc. and other shoes that are NOT athletic shoes will NOT be accepted. 

Please tie your shoes together or put a rubber band around the pair! 

Age groups will be recognized as:
5K: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Half Marathon: 18 & Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

The top 3 Men, Women and Non-Binary will be recognized as well as the top three m/f in each age group listed above.

The event is CHIP TIMED.  OVERALL Winners (top three m/f) are scored based on GUN TIME.  All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time.

Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line.  Your timing chip is adhered to the back of your race bib (race number.)  You will receive this number from the registration volunteers when you pick up your shirt/race packet.  Please wear the bib that is assigned to YOU and not to someone else in your family.  Please wear the bib on the FRONT, OUTSIDE of your clothing just above your hips.  If you wear a bib assigned to someone else or do not wear the bib HORIZONTALLY on the front, outside of your clothing, your result may not register and you will be ineligible for awards.

RESULTS will be sent to you electronically upon finishing (if you opt in for that option during registration.) And will be available to view here LIVE during the event and after the race.  Please email us if you find an error, in the case that you wore someone else's bib or your age/gender information, name spelling, etc is incorrect.  info@3wraces.com

All racers receive: 
SWEATSHIRT
A Custom FINISHER MEDAL for BOTH Distances.

The Longmont Half & 5k's charity partner is the OUR Center (Outreach United Resource). They assist individuals and families in need of food, resources, and to develop vital life-long skills to enable self-sufficiency. 

Click the "donate" tab above to donate online! OR check out our race day raffle incentive when you bring 5 in-kind donations on race day! 

We are proud to partner with Sneakers4Good! When you donate your gently used or new athletic shoes, a donation is made to our ongoing charity partner, Growing Home! 

Bring your shoes to Advanced Packet Pick Up or on Race day! Click here for more info!