Saturday April 27th, 2024 

The NOCO Half Marathon and 10K Run Race

Spring is the season of renewal and running. We hope you join us for a fun adventure that embodies the spirit of springtime at the beautiful Boyd Lake State Park!

Choose from the Half Marathon (13.1 mile) or 10K (6.2 mile) for your run adventure. This course is on smooth paved walkways with about three quarters of a mile being off road. Beautiful lake and wildlife views 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.

This is the FOURTH ANNUAL running of this event!

 



2024 Shirt Designs – Comfy Lightweight Long Sleeve Tee’s

 


2024 Finisher Medal & Bib Designs – Real Slate Stone Finisher Medals 


 

Local Craft Beer at the NoCo Half Marathon and 10K

Yup…beer! Loveland Aleworks will be bringing tasty craft beer on race day!

 


The NOCO Half Marathon & 10K Facebook Event   USATF Sanctioned Running Event Lory State Park Colorado   100% Plant Based Snacks, Drinks, Food provided by Breakaway Athletic Events

Important info, race notes & athlete guides will be posted here

 


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 will be posted on this page AND emailed at least 7-10 days prior to race day. It 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 need one.

Parking at The NOCO Half Marathon & 10K 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


NoCo Half Marathon & 10K – 4-18-21  RESULTS HERE
NoCo Half Marathon & 10K – 4-18-21  PHOTO ALBUM (Photos Courtesy of Dennis Vanderheiden & Mikael Anderson)

NoCo Half Marathon & 10K – 5-14-22  RESULTS HERE
NoCo Half Marathon & 10K – 5-14-22  PHOTO ALBUM (Photos Courtesy of Dennis Vanderheiden)


NoCo Half Marathon & 10K – 5-21-23  RESULTS HERE
NoCo Half Marathon & 10K – 5-21-23  PHOTO ALBUM (Photos Courtesy of Dennis Vanderheiden)


Course Info & Maps

Please NOTE your race distance – 10K or 13.1

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.



Half Marathon 3D Course VIDEO HERE 
Half Marathon PLOTAROUTE Map & GPS Files HERE

10K 3D Course VIDEO HERE
10K PLOTAROUTE Map & GPS Files HERE

 



PLEASE zoom in on the PDF maps when viewing as they contain details on course routing and important information.

NOCO Half Marathon



NOCO Half Marathon & 10K Course Map

**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.

We expect local vendors & sponsors to be on site and are planning to have this be a fun & friendly race. We will NOT be serving food, but rather a “grab n go” light breakfast post race option. Most likely pancakes! 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 15th, 2024, they are accurate.
  • Both run courses will pass the same aid stations and there will be cups of water, snacks & & electrolyte drink 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
  • ALL athletes have individual start times, NOT gun start times.

REGISTRATION

  

Until the next pricing tier…

        Distance ↓     ||   Dates →
1/1 to 1/27 1/28 to 2/24 2/25 to 3/30 3/31 to 4/25 Race Weekend
10K Run $40 $50 $55 $60 $65
Half Marathon $55 $65 $70 $80 $85
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 MAY BE available on race morning – we will announce this. | Please bring cash if possible to keep lines short**

Every athlete gets:

  • Event Shirt
  • Race Bib
  • Finisher Medal
  • 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

Schedule of Events

Bib Pickup – Friday – NOTED In The Next Section

RACE DAY  Saturday April 27th,  2024

6:00am: Race Area Opens
6:15am to 7:45am: Race Day Bib Pick Up
7:00am: Race and course briefing
7:15am: Half Marathon Race Start (waves)
8:00am: 10K Race Start
Awards announced throughout the morning (est. 9:30 to 10:00am)
10:45am: Course Cut-Off / End of Morning

Bib Pickup Information

Friday April 26th, 2024 from 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Boyd Lake State Park (before the gate)
Saturday April 27th, 2024 RACE DAY – from 6:15am to 7:45am
Location: *Start area of the race*

PLEASE NOTE: There will be TWO separate bib pickup lines on RACE DAY. One for the 1/2 and one for the 10K. This helps ensure efficiency AND that everyone can start their race on time.

Before arriving to Bib Pick Up:
  • 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.

Half Marathon Race
    • Top three overall Male
    • Top three overall Female
    • Individual Age Groups, M & F in each category (ROLLDOWN pending overall entries):
    • 18-21, 22-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
10K Race
    • Top three overall Male
    • Top three overall Female
    • Individual Age Groups, M & F in each category (ROLLDOWN pending overall entries):
    • 18-21, 22-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Please Note:
  • Youth Awards are pending overall entries (ages 10 & under and 11-17)
  • Age group awards may NOT include a full roll down if there are limited participants (ie. if there is only a single athlete, they would automatically be awarded 1st place)

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, “NOCO Half Marathon & 10K”, 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.