JUNE 24, 2023
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Hey Slackers!
The 2023 Slacker Races will be held on June 24th!
Registration opens on January 1st, 2023 at 12:01am
Do not be misled by the name but this is the Slacker Half Marathon/4M Race - the highest downhill half marathon in the country, beginning at 10,630 feet and traveling over a rolling hill descent to 8400 feet!
The half marathon begins at Loveland Ski Area (BASIN), and travels the first mile on dirt roads before joining a non-motorized paved bike path for five miles, through a beautiful Forest Service area of wetlands and natural waterfalls - all on a trail built to sustain the weight of an ambulance!
Continuing from Bakerville to Silver Plume, the next 3 miles takes you along a paved frontage road, complete with stunning views of the Continental Divide, and historic mining remnants.
The last portion of the trail & the 4-Mile race travels from Silver Plume to Georgetown on a paved bike trail and road with scenic views of the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the largest Bighorn Sheep herd in the State!
Revel in your success as you end your race in Historic Georgetown where there are more freebies than you know what to do with! New for 2023 - expanded after party (more details coming soon!)
Thank you, Beautiful Slackers! We hope to see you in June of 2023!
Gratefully,
Beth, Sam, and the Slacker Races Team
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
April: $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
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.
2022 SPONSORS
PLATINUM
SILVER
CDOT
Evergreen Kiwanis
Clear Creek County Open Space Commission
Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation
Easter Seals Handicamp
Clear Creek Metro Rec District
Clear Creek Courant
Alpine Restaurant
Buckskin Trading Company
Evergreen National Bank
Clear Creek Rotary
Clear Creek Technical Services
Empire Dairy King
End of the Line
Gateway Visitor Center
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Hotel Chateau Chamonix
Kneisel & Anderson
Mark & Kris Reynolds
Mile Hi Rafting
Mother's Saloon
Mountain Mini Storage
Peak Performance Imaging Solutions
SOLVE
Susan Stearns—Attorney at Law
Troia's Cafe & Marketplace
Upper Clear Creek Watershed Association
BRONZE
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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