Runs With Scissors Races

🏞️ Location Change for 2025

LOCATION CHANGE FOR 2025: Barr Lake State Park. Final course pending authorization.

📅 Race Schedule

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Start Time: Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K all Start at 7:00 a.m.

🔔 Finisher's Medal Information

If you want your name included on the finisher's medal ribbon, and to be guaranteed a finisher medal, you must register before March 21, 2025.

📧 Registration Queries

If registration for a distance is full, email InTheLongRunLLC@outlook.com for possible registration options.

🌳 Event Location

The race will be held at the Nature Center at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton Colorado. The park entrance fee is $10, but we are working on a deal for those who do not have a Colorado State Park Pass. Proceeds will benefit Inspiration Field. Inspiration Field works with the developmentally disabled in Otero County (La Junta, Colorado) and surrounding area.

🏃 Race Course Details

THE EXACT RACE COURSE IS PENDING AUTHORIZATION, but the plan is to hold it on a 1.31-mile course. The half marathon is 10 laps, the marathon is 20 laps, and the 50k is 24 laps. You're guaranteed a restroom and an aid station every 1.31 miles!

🏆 Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female in each distance (no duplicates).

🎁 Finisher's Gifts

• Wicking Beanie: A race-specific wicking beanie will be given to all finishers.
• Custom Medal: A custom "scissors shaped" medal with the runners' names on the ribbon.
• Registration Deadline: You must register before 3/21/25 to be guaranteed a medal and have your name included on the ribbon.
• Pub-Style Glass: A custom 16 oz. pub-style glass will be given to all registered participants.

🎉 Bonus Swag Drawing

A random drawing for bonus swag will be held on race day. Check for your bib number at the awards table when you finish.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be at Something Brewery, 117 N. Main St., Brighton, CO (on the back patio if the weather is nice, in the back room if it is not) from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm the night before the race. Race day packet pick up will only include the bib and pint glass and may not include the swag bag.

💻 Virtual Option

You may run your distance any time from April 18, 2025 to April 27, 2025. Instructions on reporting your time will be sent out prior to 4/18/25. You will receive a race medal (with your name included on it if you register prior to 3/21/25) and a distance-specific beanie. Pint glasses are not included but may be purchased separately at the race store.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Runs With Scissors Races