Marathon Details - Aspen Backcountry Marathon

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Aspen Backcountry Marathon

Adidas, Terrex Aspen Backcountry Marathon & Half Marathon

Aspen, CO USA

August 5, 2023

http://www.aspenspecialevents.com/backcountry-marathon

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Race Details

The most challenging race you've never run...because it's NEW! Utilizing the amazing trails that surround Aspen, this full marathon is run almost exclusively on dirt trails. The diversity and elevation gain will challenge even the well trained athlete. The race is open to individuals and relay teams.

Contact Information

Name:	Aspen Special Events
Address:	130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611
Phone Number:	970-429-2093
Email:	Email the organizers

Runner Reviews (3)

Course 5.0

Organization 5.0

Spectators 5.0

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Number of comments: 3

J. S. from ND (8/20/2019) "True mountain trail" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Aspen Backcountry Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a very difficult race for those of us who don't train at altitude. I went in good shape but had to learn quickly how to physically manage the climbing. I slowed down and kept going steady. I ran the sections I could and kind of power hiked everything else. This worked. I was slow but I finished under the 8 hour deadline. There were 150 runners in the full and they were pretty much all mountain goats. This is an awesome race. Finishing it gave me a great sense of accomplishment. It pushed my upper envelope. That's why I chose it. This was the most beautiful course I've ever completed. Very cool experience but be prepared to work as hard as you can even if you're in good shape.
V. L. from Aspen (4/15/2012) "Great and challenging mountain trail race" (about: 2011) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Aspen Backcountry Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Spectacular, lots of uphill and downhill, truly backcountry, you can add at least an hour to your best marathon time on this one - not an ordinary marathon for sure!!!
R. R. from Emmaus, Pennsylvania (9/1/2011) "A Great Start" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Aspen Backcountry Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 For an inaugural race, this marathon was remarkably well organized. The field was capped to a small enough size that the trails were enjoyable. And, the race creators picked an incredible route. It was challenging, but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the scenery and fresh mountain air. There weren't many spectators, but I still gave 5 Stars for that category because those that were out there (even other people out for their daily jog or bike ride) were super friendly and supportive. I saw on the website that they're planning on adding a relay: I really hope they don't. Part of what made this race so enjoyable was that it was just simply a marathon and that the trails weren't too crowded.