Skirt Sports 13er

Skirt Sports 13er

Skirt Sports 13er

( 3 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Louisville,
    Colorado,
    United States
  • June
  • 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Jenn

Allenspark, Colorado, United States
9 3
2017
"One of the prettiest courses ever!"
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Jenn 's thoughts:

I ran the 10k in 2015, and the 1/2 in 2016, and this race is one of my favorites of the year for so many reasons. The scenery is beautiful with nearly constant views of the Boulder Flatirons, the participants are amazing and full of encouragement for everyone on the course, the expo is great but not overdone, the swag is fabulous, and at the finish??? They give you CAKE. the best gluten free cake ever!!

The 1/2 marathon course is hilly and there are a few big ones, so hill training is a good idea. The elevation is no joke for those who aren't used to it. this is a race that requires training. The scenery will make you forget all about that, though, because the Boulder foothills in the early summer are the prettiest, so green and lush! The running mecca of Boulder is nearby and there is tons of stuff to explore from rock climbing and hiking to amazing restaurants and outdoor events. This race is a great destination race.

The course is mostly road, but there is a 6 mile trail portion that is flat with dirt/gravel trail. The hills are on the road portion of the course, and the biggest one is at mile 8-ish, but honestly, it looks worse than it actually was. The incline was much more gradual than I expected.

At the finish, there are two of the best things that can be at the finish (besides our medal); an icy cold dripping wet washcloth for your sweaty mug, and the most amazing gluten free cake I've ever eaten! You'd never know if was gluten free.

My favorite part of the race is the other runners, mostly women, who come out to support and empower one another. That is the real goal of Skirt Sports. and this event is a culmination of their message of #REALwomenmove. It's easy for me to support a race with a message like that!

*Disclaimer: I am a Skirt Sports Ambassador, but I was not compensated for this review by Skirt Sports in any way.

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