GRAND VALLEY MARATHON
Saturday May 5th, 2018
*Downtown Palisade Colorado
All event prices increase $5, 2 weeks before event and another $5 for race day registration.
Please note that we offer no refunds, but we will offer a free transfer to next years event if notified 2 weeks before the event
5k Run – Entry Fee: $25 – 7:45 a.m. – view course
10k Run – Entry Fee: $35 – 7:30 a.m. – view course
Half Marathon – Entry Fee: $55 – 7:00 a.m. – view course
Marathon – Entry Fee: $65 – Time: 6:30 a.m. – view course
Packet Pickup:
** Check-In at Rapid Creek Cycles and Paddleboards before your race to get your numbers and packets.
Friday: 6-8 p.m. & Saturday: 5:30 a.m.
Rapid Creek Cycles and Paddleboards
239 Main St, Palisade, CO 81527
** Late Registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt or finisher medal**
Each person to complete the race will receive a custom medallion. Special awards given to the top 3 men and women overall finishers.
The Grand Valley Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K is a fund raiser for the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway. These races were designed to encourage the whole family to come and participate in a great day of activity, regardless of their interest or running ability.
The Grand Valley Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K are a fund raiser for the Fruit and Wine Byway. We are a Non-Profit Organization made up of race directors and many volunteers. These races were designed to encourage the whole family to come and participate in a great day of activity, regardless of their interest or running ability.
For more info about accommodations and things to do in Colorado’s Grand Valley:
Visitgrandjunction.com
Travel Lodge: Grand Junction, CO
Contact: 970-243-5080
*discount code: Grand Valley Marathon
Clarion Inn: Grand Junction, CO
Contact: 970-254-3151
*discount code: Grand Valley Marathon
Ramada Inn: Grand Junction, CO
Contact: 970-243-5150
*discount code: Grand Valley Marathon (expires April 5, 2017)
Grand Vista Hotel: Grand Junction, CO
Contact: 970-254-7142
*discount code: Grand Valley Marathon
Wine Country Inn: Palisade, CO
Palisade Basecamp RV Resort : Palisade, CO
Contact: 970-462-9712
Website: https://palisadebasecamp.com/
Run the Grand Valley
The Grand Valley Races allow runners to see some of the most historic and scenic areas in the Grand Valley. Runners get to run along the Colorado River, the base of the Grand Mesa (largest flat-topped mesa in the world), the historical town of Palisade and the famous blooming orchards.
The course begins and ends at 4,725ft. On this up-and-back course, starting in the historic city of Palisade and running along the river until the bridge at mile 2. The course then runs along the base of the Grand Mesa and through the orchards and vineyards to the turnaround point. For the most part, this course gradually ascends and descends throughout the race. There is a hill on mile 4 that climbs 195 ft. as you ascend a scenic overlook of the Grand Valley, but whatever it takes from you will be returned on mile 21. The aid stations are marked on the course map and will start at mile 3 and will be about every 2 miles apart. There will be port a-potties along the course and at the start/finish lines.
Register for the Grand Valley Marathon by clicking below and filling out the form.