Decision summary
5:00:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon is described as net downhill.
The Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon route starts at Georgetown Lake, Georgetown, CO (elevation ~8,500 ft) and finishes at Idaho Springs, CO (elevation ~7,500 ft). Underfoot, expect mixed: approximately 25% gravel/dirt path, remainder pavement and cement. It passes Georgetown Lake, Clear Creek, Clear Creek Valley, Bridal Falls and Idaho Springs. a scenic, gently rolling downhill mountain course winding down the Clear Creek Valley.
Water stations at miles 3, 6, 10, 12 and the finish; electrolytes at station 8. 6.