Runs With Scissors Races

LOCATION CHANGE FOR 2025: Barr Lake State Park.  Final course pending authorization.

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K all Start at 7:00 a.m.

If you want your name included on the finisher's medal ribbon, and to be guaranteed a finisher medal, you must register before March 21, 2025.

If registration for a distance is full, email InTheLongRunLLC@outlook.com for possible registration options.

The race will be held at the Nature Center at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton Colorado.  The park entrance fee is $10 unless you have a Colorado State Park Pass.  Proceeds will benefit Inspiration Field.  Inspiration Field works with the developmentally disabled in Otero County (La Junta, Colorado) and surrounding area.

THE EXACT RACE COURSE IS PENDING AUTHORIZATION, but the plan is to hold it on a 1.31-mile course. The half marathon is 10 laps, the marathon is 20 laps, and the 50k is 24 laps. You're guaranteed a restroom and an aid station every 1.31 miles!

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female in each distance (no duplicates)

A race specific wicking beanie as well as a custom "scissors shaped" medal will be given to all finishers with the runners' names on the ribbon.  You must register before 3/21/25 to be guaranteed a medal and to have your name included on the ribbon.

A custom 16 oz. pub-style glass will be given to all registered participants.  

A random drawing for bonus swag will be held on race day.  Check for your bib number at the awards table when you finish.

Packet pick-up will be at Something Brewery, 117 N. Main St., Brighton, CO (on the back patio if the weather is nice, in the back room if it is not) from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm the night before the race.  Race day packet pick up will only include the bib and pint glass and may not include the swag bag.

Virtual Option - You may run your distance any time from April 18, 2025 to April 27, 2025.  Instructions on reporting your time will be sent out prior to 4/18/25.  You will receive a race medal (with your name included on it if you register prior to 3/21/25) and a distance-specific beanie.  Pint glasses are not included but may be purchased separately at the race store.