Great Western Trail Race
When is Great Western Trail Race?
Great Western Trail Race takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Severance, CO.
What distances does Great Western Trail Race offer?
Great Western Trail Race offers 4 events: Kids Fun Run, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| 5k | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| 10k | 6.2 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $70.00 | Register |
How much does Great Western Trail Race cost?
Registration for Great Western Trail Race starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Great Western Trail Race held?
Great Western Trail Race is held in Severance, CO at 100 Waterfowl Wy.
About Great Western Trail Race
We're not hosting this race in 2026 but stay tuned...it may be back in the future!
Love the Great Western Trail? Join us for the Lucky Brew Race instead, at Severance Community Park, on March 14th.
Looking to run in April? The NOCO Urban Ultra features a 50 Mile and 100 Mile Solo or Relay option!
Learn more about our full 2026 schedule at www.gomilesbeyond.com
Community
Courses
Half Marathon Route - Out and back on the Great Western Trail toward Eaton, predominantly dirt trail, with the turnaround in Eaton
10k Route - Out and back on the Great Western Trail towards Windsor, split of dirt and paved trail with the turnaround in Windsor
5k Route - Out and back on the Great Western Trail towards Windsor, predominantly dirt trail, turnaround 1.55 miles from the start/finish at Severance Community Park
Kids Fun Run - Out and back on the Great Western Trail, predominantly dirt trails
Meet our Sponsors
Parent Pod
run.Windsor is partnering with Front Range Elite and The Resource Centerin Windsor to bring the Parent Pod to races
We believe in facilitating inclusion for all at running events. Front Range Elite has created a Parent Pod that will be incorporated at most 2024 events for participants and spectators.
This addition will provide parents, including breastfeeding mothers, with a private, comfortable, and sanitary space to change diapers, feed, or pump. Race day planning can be complicated, especially for parents. We hope that by providing this accommodation, athletes have one less detail to navigate.
To learn more about Front Range Elite and The Resource Center in Windsor, click on the images below.
Q & A
Leashed dogs are allowed and strollers are allowed. Scooters and bikes are not allowed.
Course cutoff times - the race crew and timer will remain until all participants are done. If you drop out of the race, you must notify
Race Director Mandy at 970-213-7258
Aid Stations on the course will have water and water cups. Some aid stations will have Hoist electrolyte drinks and basic runner nutrition including gels, gummies, bananas, watermelon, etc. See the Event Maps section for more details. Most Aid Stations will also have a portable toilet at the location or nearby.
Races are all chip timed. You'll receive a text message after you finish with your results. Results will also be posted on the official race website within 24 hours of the race.
Overall top finisher awards are given based on Gun Time. Age Group awards are given based on Chip Timing.
Windsor Community Foundation
The Windsor Community Foundation is proud to help Run Windsor to bring the Great Western Trail race to life! We are an organization that exists to Spread the Good in Windsor through grants, scholarships, and community support.
Established in 2001, the Windsor Community Foundation has awarded grants of more than $78,000 to benefit local nonprofits such as 60+ Ride, Junior Achievement, Mary’s Cradle, Lutheran Family Services and Timberline Church-Backpack program. In 2022, the Foundation provided grants to Stepping Stones of Windsor and Weld Food Bank-Windsor Mobile Food Pantry. Since 2001, it has also provided $70,000 in scholarships to 39 Windsor RE-4 School District students, including six $1,500 scholarships awarded last year. This year, scholarships will be specifically geared toward Windsor students planning to attend trade school in the fall.
Race Weekend Details
Packet Pick up:
Date: Friday April 19, 2024
Time: 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: Ent Credit Union in Windsor, CO 1281 Main St, Windsor, CO 80550
Race Day:
Date: Saturday April 20, 2024
Location: Severance Community Park - 100 Waterfowl Wy, Severance, CO 80550
Parking: Available at Severance Community Park
Race Day Timeline:
7:00 AM: Athlete Village Opens
7:00 - 9:00 AM: Race Day Registration + PPU
8:00 AM: Half Marathon start
9:00 AM: 10K start
9:30 AM: 5K start
10:00 AM: Kids Fun Run
10:30 AM: Awards
11:00 AM: Great Western Trail Ribbon Cutting featuring the towns of Windsor, Severance and Eaton. The ribbon cutting is hosted by the Great Western Trail Authority.
9:30 AM - 12:00: Post Race Awards, Food, Drinks, Music, and Fun
All of our run.Windsor race series Kid's Fun Runs are sponsored by Heidi Washburn, State Farm Insurance
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