The 45th annual Basalt half-marathon is set for Saturday, June 4, 2022, to benefit the Basalt High School Cross country team. The 13.1 mile race is open to individual racers and two-person relay teams (6.1 & 7 miles). The race starts 13.1 miles up Basalt’s scenic Frying Pan road that parallels the Frying Pan River, home to gold medal fly-fishing. After a ¼ mile start on a dirt road, the racers descend approximately 1,000 feet in elevation along the paved road with clearly marked mile markers and finish in downtown Basalt at Lion’s Park. There will be three aid stations along the way and each mile is clearly marked. CAUTION: This road will be open to traffic, racers should run single file or on the shoulder when they encounter oncoming vehicles. No cutting tangents is allowed and runners will be instructed to stay on the left facing traffic the entire course.
Pre-Registration: Registration is now open. Online registration is open thru www. active.com. Registration forms can be downloaded and mailed in via www.basalthalfmarathon.com. Entry fee for individuals is $75 and relay team (2 racers) entry fee is $100 prior to race.
Race Day Registration: Race-day registration will be held from 6:15 am to 7 am at Lion’s Park. Entry fee for individuals is $80 on race day. Relay team (2 racers) entry fee is $130 on race day.
The top three finishers in each age group will receive awards. Age group awards will be as follows: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Relay awards will be given to the top male team, top female team and top coed team.
Race organizers are seeking volunteers and sponsors, interested parties can contact Ron Lund at [email protected].