Vallecito Lake Heavy Half

Vallecito Lake Heavy Half The Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon is a beautiful and scenic course around Vallecito Lake. Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, our race course takes runners completely around the picturesque Vallecito Reservoir with a special section that runs right across Vallecito Dam. If you ever wanted to run all the way around the lake, this race is the only way to do it as a portion traverses private property that is normally not open to the public. After the race is the best post-race party ever, with live music, local beer/soda, and a delicious lunch. Grab a few friends and spend the weekend in the beautiful Vallecito Valley. More than just a great race, this event is a fundraiser for local non-profits. 2026 Event: Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback that was received we will retain the single track segment along the east shore of the lake. To mix things us the loop will also be run in the opposite direction this year. Word has gotten out on how great this little race is and we expect it to sell out again in 2025 as there is a 250 runner cap. When it does sell out you can sign up for the waitlist. Lastly, all Durango Running Club members get a 10% discount! Make sure you are logged in to your Runsignup account and that your membership is current before registering and the discount will automatically apply. After the successful transition last year to not using any disposable cups, the Vallecito Heavy Half Marathon will be a cupless event moving forward. Please bring your own preferred water bottle, soft flask/cup, etc. This event has aid stations along remote Forest Service Roads that are difficult to get supplies to and trash out of and eliminating cups helps keep the area pristine by reducing the risk of litter. Runner Perks As great as the race is, this might be one event where the post-race party is even better. All runners will receive a unique finisher’s prize, a custom printed performance long sleeve T-sh