October 27th, 2024


Narrowleaf Lake Run at Boyd Lake State Park 4, 7 & 10 Mile

Brisk autumn running in Colorado – OH YEA! Join us for a family fun event with FIVE distance options at the beautiful Boyd Lake State Park venue.

Choose your adventure! Heavy 5K, 10K, 15K (4, 7 or 10 mile) or 1 Mile Pumpkin race options. There is also a Kid’s Fun Run (1 & 1/2 mile options) as well!

This course is on perfectly paved walkways with about a half mile being off road on the south loop. Beautiful lake and wildlife views, NO vehicle traffic to worry about and fun post race festivities. Did we mention almost no elevation gain? This is one flat course making sure you’ll set a new PR or enjoy a fun steady-paced morning run race.

What’s a “Narrowleaf”?? The Narrowleaf Cottonwood Trees are the most densely populated tree species at Boyd Lake State park. We thought the name was fitting and unique to this venue.

This is the FIFTH ANNUAL running of this event!



IMPORTANT notes and information will be posted here

 



 

 



2024 Shirt Designs – Comfy Green Tee’s
2024 Narrowleaf Lake Run Athlete Shirts - Breakaway Athletic Events

Local Craft Beer at the NoCo Half Marathon and 10K
Yup…beer! Loveland Aleworks will be bringing tasty craft beer on race day!


The Narrowleaf Lake Run Facebook Event     USATF Sanctioned Running Event Lory State Park Colorado   100% Plant Based Snacks, Drinks, Food provided by Breakaway Athletic Events

 



Location, Mapping & Parking

 

Venue: Boyd Lake State Park
Address: 3720 N Co Rd 11C, Loveland, CO 80538
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/W5oX4B4Yvhf6cjQ69
Accommodations: HotelPlanner Specials for Breakaway Athletic Events

We will have volunteers helping to park vehicles efficiently. ALL of the parking lots are within 1-2 minutes walking distance from the start/finish areas.

Your athlete & race guide (emailed approximately 7-10 days prior to race day), will also include final details for parking. || Do NOT park without a parking pass. If you are picking up your race bib the day of, have PROOF of race entry pulled up on your phone or printed for the ranger booth, just in case. Your race bib will have a parking pass if you selected this option.

Parking at The Narrowleaf Lake Run
Parking is immediately next to the start/finish line area in the TWO LARGE parking lots on the above linked map



Past Results & Photos

Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-25-20  RESULTS HERE (modified snow course)
Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-25-20  PHOTO ALBUM HERE (Photos Courtesy of Dennis Vanderheiden)

Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-24-21  RESULTS HERE
Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-24-21  PHOTO ALBUM HERE

Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-23-22  RESULTS HERE
Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-23-22  PHOTO ALBUM HERE



Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-29-23  RESULTS HERE (modified snow course)
Narrowleaf Lake Run – 10-29-23  PHOTO ALBUM HERE (Photos Courtesy of Dennis Vanderheiden)

Course Info & Maps

Please NOTE your race distance, 1 MILE PUMPKIN RUN, HEAVY 5K (4 MILE), HEAVY 10K or HEAVY 15K  (7 OR 10 MILE) | Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile or 1 mile)

Flat & Fun! This run course has very little elevation gain, wide well maintained walkways and a little bit of off road action on the south loop. You’ll see great views of the lake at nearly every part.

The 5K (4 mile) run will pass the same south #1 aid station THREE times.

The 10K (7 mile) run will pass the same south #1 aid station THREE times, and the #2 aid station ONCE.

The 15K (10 mile) run will pass the same south #1 aid station THREE times, the #2 aid station TWICE and the #3 aid station TWICE.

The ONE mile pumpkin run & kids 1 mile run U-TURN at the same spot on the course as indicated on the PDF map below. 

The kids 1/2 mile run is a short out and back within viewing distance of the start/finish line and will be marked with a sign.


PLEASE CLICK and ZOOM in on the PDF map when viewing.
It contains details on course routing and important information.

 

**Athletes are responsible for knowing the course routes, layouts and directions. We do our best to adequately mark courses, provide direction and station volunteers throughout the course.

Vegan & Vegetarian friendly options will be a priority. Please check out our sponsors & vendors section below for a complete list as this is updated on a regular basis as we add more.

***PLEASE NOTE***

  • The courses are subject to route adjustments pending weather. As of March 24th, 2024, they are accurate.
  • Additional mobile toilets (“porta potties”) will be on site in the starting area parking lots for athletes and spectators.
    • At the main aid stations there will be cups of water, electrolyte drink, snacks & gel-packs available. These cups are 100% biodegradable to help keep our race as “green” as possible.
    • ALL Aid Stations will have doggo water bowls for your furry run buddies

REGISTRATION

  

Until the next pricing tier…

   
  Distance ↓     ||   Dates → 1/16 to 4/13 4/14 to 9/7 9/8 to 10/25 Race Weekend
Heavy 5K (4 Mile) Run $30 $35 $40 $45
Heavy 10K (7 Mile) Run $40 $45 $50 $55
Heavy 15K (10 Mile) Run $45 $50 $60 $65
Pumpkin 1 Miler * $25 $30 $35 $40
Kids Fun Run (14 & under) 
FREE ***
Prices do not include transaction fees

 

To ensure you receive a correctly sized shirt & any custom race bibs/decals, please register as SOON as possible
After a certain time frame we can NOT guarantee these item specifics, but we’ll do our best.

**Registration IS available on race morning | Please bring cash if possible to keep lines short**

Every 5K, 10K & 15K (4, 7 & 10 mile) athlete and 1 Mile Pumpkin athlete gets:

  • Event Shirt
  • Finisher Medal
  • Race Bib
  • FREE Event Photos
  • Post Race Food & Drinks
  • A Chance to Podium
  • Professional Chip Timing
  • An Awesome Lakefront Run Experience
  • Tons of High Fives, Smiles & Crowd Support

*** Kids Fun Run athletes get:

  • Optional Fun Fall Beanie
  • FREE Event Photos
  • Post Race Food & Drinks
  • An Awesome Lakefront Run Experience
  • Tons of High Fives, Smiles & Crowd Support

* Pumpkin 1 Mile Athletes – Please BRING your preferred pumpkin on race day or you may choose one of ours. This is a 1 Mile run while carrying a pumpkin *


Schedule of Events

Bib Pickup – Saturday – NOTED In The Next Section

RACE DAY  –  October 27th, 2024

8:00am: Race Area Opens
8:00am to 9:45am: Race Day Bib Pick Up & Day-Of Registration
8:15am: Race and course briefing
8:30am: Heavy 15K (10 Mile) Race Start
8:45am: Heavy 10K (7 Mile) Race Start
9:00am: Heavy 5K (4 Mile) Race Start
9:40 am: Pumpkin 1 Mile Start
10:00 am: Kids Fun Run Start
Podium spots announced at approximately 10:15-10:30am
11:15am: Course Cut-Off / End of Morning

Bib Pickup Information

October 26th, 2024 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Boyd Lake State Park (before the gate)
October 27th, 2024 – RACE DAY – from 8:15am to 9:30am
Location: *Start area of the race*
Before arriving to Bib Pick Up:

HAVE YOUR PARKING PASS PRINTED IF YOU ARE ARRIVING AFTER 8:00am ON RACE DAY

  • Make sure you are registered. You do not need to bring documents or a printout. If you are registered, you will be in our system.
  • Bring photo ID. This is a USATF rule that cannot be avoided. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must be present. Due to this rule, you cannot pick up a bib for anyone else without a copy of their photo ID. No exceptions.

Awards & Age Groups


    Awards Ceremony will commence mid morning, pending the overall athletes remaining on the course. Athletes are encouraged to stay for the awards or have someone pick up their award.

Heavy 15K (10 Mile) Race
  • Top three overall Male
  • Top three overall Female
Heavy 10K (7 Mile) Race
  • Top three overall Male
  • Top three overall Female
Heavy 5K (4 Mile) Race
  • Top three overall Male
  • Top three overall Female
1 Mile Pumpkin Race
  • Top three overall Male 
  • Top three overall Female 

 


Transfers, Deferments & Refunds

Please read our current info on this topic at the TWO links below.

FAQ – Refunds / Transfers / Deferral 
Rules & Policies


Note: This race, “Narrowleaf Lake Run”, is in NO way officially associated with Boyd Lake State Park or it’s employees.

Specific race details may be changed or updated as we finalize this race each season.