Join the Fort Collins Running Club (FCRC) for the 2026 Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Program presented by Bachus & Schanker. Training kicks off Sunday, January 4 with a 3-5 mile group run from New Belgium Brewing. The training program and weekly group runs are open to all. You don't need to be a member of the FCRC to participate, however it is highly recommeded that you join the club for the benefits you will receive, such as $20 off the Horsetooth Half, free entry into the Bacon Strip race (otherwise $30) and many others.

Please register for the program to help us plan all activities. If you would like to take part in the FCRC's free monthly Tortoise & Hare races leading up to the Horsetooth Half, you will need to join the running club. 

Learn more about the training program and check out the training plans at the race website.

While the program is free to all, if you would like to help defer costs (logistics, post-run refreshments, etc), please use the donation button at the top of the page or during registration.

You can buy training merchandide during registration or from to top menu, to wear as you prepare for the race. You can also purchase race merchandise from the race store.