_ The 2024  Runs With Scissors Races:

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K all Start at 7:00 a.m.

If you want your name included on the finisher's medal ribbon, and to be guaranteed a finisher medal, you must register before March 22, 2024.

If registration for a distance is full, email [email protected] for possible registration options.

The race will be held at Riverdale Regional Park, Pavilion B, in Brighton Colorado.  Proceeds benefit Inspiration Field.  Inspiration Field works with the developmentally disabled in Otero County (La Junta, Colorado) and surrounding area.

The race will be held on a loop course of 1.31 miles around Mann-Nyholt Lake. The half marathon is 10 laps, the marathon is 20 laps, and the 50k is 24 laps. 

Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female in each distance (no duplicates)

A race specific wicking beanie as well as a custom "scissors shaped" medal will be given to all finishers with the runners' names on the ribbon.  You must register before 3/22/24 to be guaranteed a medal and to have your name included on the ribbon.

A custom 16 oz. pub-style glass will be given to all registered participants.  

A random drawing for bonus swag will be held on race day.  Check for your bib number at the awards table when you finish.

Packet pick-up will be at Something Brewery, 117 N. Main St., Brighton, CO (on the back patio if the weather is nice, in the back room if it is not) from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm the night before the race.  Race day packet pick up will only include the bib and pint glass and may not include the swag bag.