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JUNE 24, 2023
Hey Slackers!
The 2023 Slacker Races will be held on June 24th!
Registration is Now Open!
Don’t miss your chance to claim bragging rights for being a Slacker! The Slacker is the world's highest half marathon, and it’s coming up on June 24! Starting at the base of Loveland Ski Area, at an elevation of 10,630ft, runners descend to 8,400ft, for post race festivities in downtown historic Georgetown (think: ridiculous amounts of freebies, local craft beer, and live music!).
The course includes a combination of dirt and paved roads, leading participants through beautiful wetlands, natural waterfalls, stunning views of the Continental Divide, and historic mining remnants! Don’t slack off and miss this incredible opportunity – sign up today!
Thank you, Beautiful Slackers!
We hope to see you in June of 2023!
Gratefully,
Beth, Sam, and the Slacker Races Team
SWAG & POST RACE PARTY!
Registration Includes:
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Reusable Shopping Tote
Finisher Medal
One Free Beer
Free Downloadable Race Photos
Post Race Freebies
Live Music
Free Masassages & PT on Site
World Class Scenery
Bragging rights to participating in the worlds highest downhill half marathon!
2023 RACE FEES
2023 SLACKER RACE FEES
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 12:01 AM ON JANUARY 1ST, 2023
Half Marathon
January: $60 per person
February: $60 per person
March: $65 per person
April: $65 per person
May: $70 per person
June: $80 per person
Race Day: $90 per person
13 years & under: $20
65 years & older: $35
Veterans: $35
Relay and 4-Mile
January: $30 per person
February: $35 per person
March: $40 per person
April: $40 per person
May: $40 per person
June: $45 per person
Race Day: $50 per person
13 years & under: $20
65 years & older: $25
Veterans: $35
WALK-IN REGISTRATION AT RUNNERS ROOST LAKEWOOD - WEDNESDAY JUNE 21, 12PM - 6PM
3 PLAYER SLACKER RELAY
Shuttle service provided for all players, to the start line, and pick up when runners finish their potion to be transported to the Finish Line (in Georgetown). Day off bib pickup is only at Loveland Ski Area (Valley).
Player 1
Begins at Loveland Ski Area. (Exit #216 off I-70)
Start Time 8am
Approx. 5.8 miles — rolling.
Player 2
Begins at Bakerville. (Exit #221 off I-70)
Approx. 3 miles — slight uphill at start and then downhill.
Player 3
Begins at the 4-mile start — just west of Silver Plume.
(Exit #226 off I-70)
Approx. 4 miles strong downhill to flat.
WITH A NAME LIKE SLACKER, WE KNOW THIS IS A GREAT EVENT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TRY THE HALF MARATHON DISTANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Most of our walkers finish around 12 or 12:30 p.m. so give us a try!
There is no strict time limit on the course, and water stations stay open until the last racer crosses the finish line! (usually by 1:30 p.m.) Throughout the course, there are volunteers on bikes with cell phones, plus volunteers at the water stations with cell phones, so if you need ANYTHING—ask for help! Even if you need a ride down, we can help!
SLACKER WELCOMES WALKERS!
PACKET PICKUP
Wednesday June 21, 2023, 12-6pm
Strousse Park (Georgetown)
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Day of Packet Pickup
Loveland Ski Area VALLEY
All pre-registered entrants may do early packet pickup at Runners Roost or Strousse Park
Saturday /June 24, 2023 / 8AM
RACE DAY INFORMATION
PARKING FOR ALL RACES IS AT LOVELAND SKI AREA
All racers will park at Loveland Ski Area for the half marathon/relay/4M races.
There is NO PARKING AT THE 4M STARTING LINE.
Limited parking is available at the Loveland Ski Area BASIN location.
CHECK IN IS FROM 6AM - 7:15AM
HALF MARATHON & PLAYER ONE IN THE RELAY (and you already picked up your bib from Runners Roost or Strousse Park): Drive directly to Loveland Ski Area BASIN (the parking lot closest to the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel)
4-MILE & PLAYER 2 OR 3 IN THE RELAY (and you already picked up your bib from Runners Roost or Stousse Park): Drive directly to Loveland Ski Area VALLEY (the parking lot closest to Denver)
DAY OF PACKET PICK UP & LATE REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS: Drive directly to Loveland Ski Area VALLEY (the parking lot closest to Denver). Registration and pickup will open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.
Buses will run from Loveland VALLEY to all race start locations.
START TIME/LOCATIONS
WANT TO MISS I-70 TRAFFIC?
HALF MARATHON & PLAYER ONE RELAY
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Loveland BASIN Parking Lot (Exit #216 off I-70)
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8 AM START
4-MILE RACE (Participants shuttled in)
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West of the Town of Silver Plume (Exit #226 off I-70)
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8 AM START
PLAYER TWO RELAY (Participants shuttled in)
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Begins at Bakerville. (Exit #221 off I-70)
PLAYER THREE RELAY (Participants shuttled in)
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West of the Town of Silver Plume (Exit #226 off I-70)
Shuttles back to your cars will be available from 9am to 1pm.
Pickup is 2 blocks from the Finish Line in downtown Georgetown.
CLOTHING DROP
Clothing drop boxes will be at all start lines! It is cool at the start so feel free to bring a jacket, and we will bring it to the Finish Line for you! Please do not drop your clothes along the race course and expect to find them at the finish. You MUST drop your clothes at the START lines or they will be donated to our Clear Creek Victims Advocates.
WATER STATIONS & GATORADE
Water: Start Lines, Miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, & Finish Line
Gatorade: Miles 6, 8, 11, 12, & Finish Line
We are working to be a zero waste event! More information coming soon!
Dog, Stroller, & Walker Friendly!
SPECTATE
WHERE CAN MY FAMILY WATCH ME RUN?
Exit 221 off I-70—Bakerville
This is where the Forest Service trail joins the frontage road. Great photo spot!
Exit 226 off I-70—Silver Plume
Watch your runner coming down the Frontage Road into historic Silver Plume.
Exit 228 off I-70– Georgetown
In Georgetown, at the intersection of 11th and Argentine Streets -- at the water station!!
WHERE IS THE FINISH LINE?
After exiting I-70, at the 4-way stop, turn RIGHT onto Argentine Street and head to “Historic Georgetown.” Turn LEFT onto 6th Street and you will see the Finish Line activities. Park behind the Town buildings or on the street.
The actual Finish Line is in front of the Hotel de Paris Museum.
SPONSORS
PLATINUM
Loveland Ski Area
Town of Georgetown
Mort Escaped Design Co.
Tommyknocker Brewery
Cabin Creek Brewing
Iconergy Energy Management
Climax Molybdenum
Frozen Fire
Liquid Death
Sofa King Medicinal
Colorado Coffee Caboose
SILVER
CDOT
Evergreen Kiwanis
Clear Creek County Open Space Commission
Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation
Easter Seals Handicamp
Clear Creek Courant
Clear Creek Rotary
Georgetown Trust for Conservation & Preservation, Inc
Sun Bum
Alpine Restaurant
Buckskin Trading Company
Gateway Visitor Center
Peak Performance Imaging Solutions
SOLVE
BRONZE
GOLD
Albert Frei & Sons/Walstrum Quarry
Sasquatch Store
Wild Card Saloon
Microtel By Wyndham
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Edelweiss Ski & Paddle
Guanella Pass Brewery
SLACKER RACES BENEFICIARIES
The Slacker Races are proud to be a nonprofit corporation
(501-C3) which benefits the following charities:
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CONTACT
VOLUNTEER
720-414-5572
VOLUNTEER WHILE YOU WAIT FOR YOUR FRIEND OR FAMILY!
If you would like to help at the Finish Line until your family members crosses, or for any part of the race (setup, race day, cleanup, etc) please contact Sam to sign up
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