Sunday is the 42nd annual Steamboat Marathon. Runners are competing in the marathon, half-marathon, and a 10K. Be aware of road closures.
Races will be finishing in downtown Steamboat Springs. The event brings some street closures for most of the day on Sunday, June 4.
- Westbound lanes of Lincoln Avenue will be closed from 5th to 11th Streets for the finish of all races and racers’ safety. Vehicle traffic will be split (one in each direction) in the two lanes normally designated for eastbound traffic on US40.
- A rolling closure on 5th Street from Lincoln to Oak will be encountered Sunday morning, between 6am and 9am, for the 10K start. 6th Street between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street will also be closed (6 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for the Vendors Expo and race activities.
- Anticipate numerous runners, support vehicles and emergency apparatus on the road when traveling Routt County Road 129 (Elk River Road), and please slow down and give ample room when passing.
- Additional traffic controls will be in place further north on CR 129 with detours and one-way traffic.
- Traffic controls and pilot car operations will also be encountered around key points such as Elk River Estates, Cullen’s Corner, Moon Hill, Steamboat Springs Airport, and CR 44/129 intersections. Drivers should expect traffic delays and allow for extra travel time.
Press release from the City of Steamboat Springs.
The 42nd annual running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k runs alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald pastures on Country Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains all around. The Steamboat Marathon, a certified Boston Qualifier race, was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.”
Steamboat Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
The Steamboat Marathon is coming up this weekend, and it’s time to grab your cowbells to support runners conquering 26.2 miles! The Steamboat Marathon is the kickoff to summer and features something for the entire family. Show your support by volunteering at the finish line or the Honey Stinger Kids Fun Run. All volunteers receive a volunteer shirt, a burrito from The Egg, Storm Peak beer or kombucha, and an Alpine Bank afterparty where volunteers can enter to win awesome prizes!