Aspen Valley: separate mountain-town starts and a Basalt finish
The full, half and 5K start in different places. When travelling with another participant, match each person’s transport to the correct category rather than following a shared festival heading. Save the full-marathon start and the Basalt finish separately, and agree on a post-race meeting point.
The 2026 programme listed finish parking at Basalt Park & Ride near Highway 82 and Basalt Avenue. For a future edition, confirm the new parking and transfer arrangements before leaving a vehicle at either end. A point-to-point itinerary can become awkward if a runner and their belongings finish far from the parked car.
The early Aspen start requires time for the journey, breakfast and assembly. The previous-day collection window at W Aspen was 16:00–19:00; that is historical context, not a guarantee of future hours. Plan arrival with room to collect a number and resolve any entry issue before race morning.
The mountain-valley setting deserves preparation beyond a target finish time. Use the final profile and route surface to decide which gradients and descents to practice, and account for your own experience at the event’s elevation. Do not assume that a net descent removes every demanding section. Check the station chart and carry only supplies that you have practiced using within the event rules. Supporters should follow approved viewing and access instructions rather than trying to shadow the entire course by car. Confirm the current certificate if a qualification result is the goal, as an older Boston-qualifier description does not establish every future route’s status. The organizer’s 2026 photos and weekend instructions document the completed race; wait for a new exact date and participant guide before setting a final taper or committing to edition-specific travel.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.