Colorado Running Races, Events & Festivals 2006 / 2007
2008 Events	List Event	Main Calendar

           

02/25/06 Cordillera Moonlight Snowshoe Race Distance: 5K Night Race Location : Cordillera Nordic Center - Edwards, CO Contact : Adam Address : City : Edwards State : CO Zip : 81632 Country : USA Phone : 970-581-5254 Fax : Website : www.altituderacing.com  Email : info@altituderacing.com Additional Info : On February 25th at 7pm is the premier moonlight snowshoe race in the Vail Valley. After the sun goes down, the fun begins. The course is lit with glow sticks and participants don headlamps to guide their way. All participants will navigate the 5K course primarily on groomed trails.

4/22/2006 2006 Arbor Day Tree Run Distance: 2.5 Miles Location : Poudre Trail Contact : John Nelson City : Windsor State : Colorado Zip : Country : Phone : 970-674-2481

04/22/2006 Earth Day 10K/4K Distance: 10K and 4K Location : Aspen, CO Contact : Adam Hancock Address : 100 Puppy Smith Street City : Aspen State : CO Zip : 81611 Country : USA Phone : 970.925.5756 Fax : Website : www.active.com/active/ Email : education@aspennature.org Additional Info : Join us for the inaugural Earth Day Aspen 10K/4K! This race will snake through Aspen's west end, across Castle Creek and back through town to finish at beautiful Paepcke park. The 10K will start promptly at 9:00 AM and the 4K will start at 9:15 AM. All ages are welcome for the race and the 4K will engage race/walk participants in earth day trivia throughout the course! To register online, visit www.active.com/active/ and search for "Earth Day 10K".

4/23/2006 Earth Day 5K Distance: 5K Location : CU Research Park, Boulder Contact : jenny hampton Address : City : State : Zip : Country : Phone : 303-441-3278 Fax : Website : www.conservationcenter.org  Email : jhampton@conservationcenter.org Additional Info : A Bolder Boulder qualifier, the Earth Day 5k is a benefit for the Center for ReSource Conservation and an opportunity to celebrate Earth Day by supporting resource conservation. Come out to celebrate Earth Day, raise money for a great cause, and to qualify for the Bolder Boulder. Register at www.active.com Directions:Take the Foothills Parkway exit off of US 36. Follow Foothills Pkwy north to Colorado (2nd light). Turn left (west) onto Colorado Ave. CU Research Park is on the right (north) side of Colorado Ave. CU Research Park is off of Colorado Avenue, between Foothills Pkwy & 30th Street in Boulder.

04/29/06 Pueblo to Pueblo Run 12th Distance: 26 mile, 11 mile, 10K, 2 mile Location : Cortez Cultural Center Contact : Deb Avery Address : 25 N. Market City : Cortez State : CO Zip : 81321 Country : USA Phone : 970-565-1151 Fax : 970-565-4075 Website : www.cortezculturalcenter.org  Email : director-cultural@fone.net Additional Info : Have a fun day and run in beautiful SW Colorado with the Anasazi all around you. Beautiful pottery prizes. Lots of door prizes. Fun and healthy. Great weekend vacation spot.

04/29/2006 FIDO 5K Distance: 5K Location : Riverside Park Contact : Brandon Good Address : 528 State Street City : Fort Morgan State : Colorado Zip : 80701 Country : United States Phone : 970-542-3929 Fax : 970-542-0238 Website : http://fortmorgan.recware.com Email : bgood@cityoffortmorgan.com Additional Info : This event is a 5K run/walk that benefits the Fort Morgan Animal Shelter. This is a USATF Sanctioned Event and an Offical Qualifier for the BoulderBoulder race. The race is on April 29th at 1:00pm. Onsite registration begins at 10:00am at Riverside Park in Fort Morgan. Registration can be done at the Armory in Ft Morgan or online at http://fortmorgan.recware.com. For more information contact the Recreation Department at 970-542-3921.

05/20/2006 Ride for the Pass Distance: 10 miles Location : Aspen Contact : Mark Fuller Address : 0238 Fawn Drive City : Carbondale State : Co Zip : 81623 Country : USA Phone : 970 963-4959 Fax : 970 704-1705 Website : www.independencepass.org  Email : fulcon@comcast.net Additional Info : The Ride for the Pass is a bicycle race fundraiser for the Independence Pass Foundation, which has sponsored and managed improvement projects in the Independence Pass corridor since 1989. The Ride is in its twelfth year and will follow the traditional route from the Winter Gate, 4 miles east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost Town approximately 10 miles up Highway 82 on Independence Pass. The Ride gains approximately 2000 feet of elevation, from 8,500’ to 10,500’, over the ten mile route. Highway 82 is a seasonal road which opens for the summer travel season on the Friday before Memorial Day. The Ride for the Pass is traditionally held the Saturday prior to the road-opening Friday to give racers and riders the opportunity to ride this stunningly scenic route while it is free of motorized vehicles. There are aid stations and turnaround sites at various points along the route in case of accidents, illness or breakdown. The Ride is followed by a party in Aspen featuring free beer and many Bib prizes, including a new mountain bike giveaway. The Ride will follow its usual format of a Race start at 9:00 AM and a Family/Recreational start at 9:15 AM

05/20/2006 Parkinson Association of the Rockies Distance: 5k/1k Location : Denver, City Park Contact : Kim Barnett Address : 1420 Ogden Street #201 City : Denver State : CO Zip : 80218 Country : USA Phone : 303-830-1839 Fax : 303-830-2577 Website : www.parkinsonrockies.org Email : kbarnett@parkinsonrockies.org

06/10/2006 Green Mountain Relay Distance: 202-mile relay Location : Jeffersonville to Bennington Contact : Paul Vanderheiden Address : PO Box 2213 City : Englewood State : CO Zip : 80110 Country : US Phone : Fax : Website : http://www.greenmountainrelay.com  Email : gmr@greenmountainrelay.com Additional Info : GREEN MOUNTAIN RELAY - OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS 36 LEGS, 202 MILES ... When you think of Vermont, what crosses your mind: small, picturesque towns, covered bridges, country stores, town squares, rolling hills, Maple trees? The Green Mountain Relay is a 202-mile team running relay race in Vermont designed for runners of all abilities. Scheduled around the full moon in June, the second annual* running of the Green Mountain Relay will be Saturday, June 10th - Sunday, June 11th, 2006. The relay begins 45 minutes from Burlington in the small town of Jeffersonville and finishes in Bennington. Covered bridges, sections of historic and scenic RT 100, and the small town hospitality of Vermont are all incorporated into this relay event.

06/11/2006 Asha Colorado 5k Walk for Education 2006 Distance: 5k Location : Northridge Park, Highlands Ranch, CO Contact : Satya Mishra Address : 2138 Copper Creek Dr, Apt B City : Fort Collins State : Colorado Zip : 80528 Country : USA Phone : 970 266 4947 Fax : Website : http://5k.ashacolorado.org/ Email : snmishra@hotpop.com Additional Info : Asha 5k Walk for Education is the second annual 5k Walk/Run being organized by Asha Colorado to raise funds for education of underprivileged children in India. It is a fun-filled family oriented with something for everyone. Come out and join us whether you're a racer, a walker or just enjoy a leisurely stroll. To register online and to get more information, please visit our website.

06/25/2006 Columbine Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Columbine Health Systems' Campus Contact : Tormey Pumphrey Address : 947 Worthington Circle City : Fort Collins State : Colorado Zip : 80526 Country : United States Phone : 970.482.0198 Fax : 970.482.9148 Website : http://www.columbinehealth.com/columbine_run.html Email : tormey.pumphrey@columbinehealth.com Additional Info : Elite Runners, Moms, Dads, Kids, Strollers, and Even Dogs. Whether running or walking this event is fun for the whole family! Please join us on the Columbine Health Systems??? Campus to support the local Alzheimer???s Association of Colorado.

07/04/06 Lone Tree Firecracker 5k Run/Walk Distance: 5k Location : Sweetwater Park Contact : Tom Spall Address : City : Lone Tree State : Coloradro Zip : 80124 Country : USA Phone : Fax : Website : Email : Info@LoneTreeRealEstate.com

08/06/06 RYKA Iron Girl Denver 5-Mile & 5K Distance: 5-Mile & 5K Location : Veteran's Park, State Capitol Contact : Iron Girl Address : P.O. Box 1608 City : Tarpon Springs State : FL Zip : 34688-1608 Country : USA Phone : 727-942-4767 Fax : 727-942-1987 Website : www.irongirl.com  Email : info@irongirl.com Additional Info : Join us for the inaugural RYKA Iron Girl Denver event at the Veteran’s Park located in downtown Denver, next to the State Capitol. This event includes: · A flat, fast and safe course perfect for seasoned athletes and novices alike. · A post-race catered Breakfast Caf?, RYKA performance technical shirts, personalized race bibs featuring each participant’s first name, chip timing, post-race giveaways, age group awards for the top three finishers in each category, custom finishers medals, music and much more. Make your race day more memorable by helping young adults with cancer. Iron Girl has teamed up with the Ulman Fund to help support those living with and recovering from cancer. Help make a difference and you will be entered to win an all-expenses paid trip to the 2007 Iron Girl event of your choice. Iron Girl’s mission is for women to embrace a healthy lifestyle and aim to achieve their personal bests. Register today at www.IronGirl.com!

08/11/2006 Wild West Relay - Get Your Ass Over the Pass! Distance: 195-mile relay Location : Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, Colorado Contact : Paul Vanderheiden Address : PO Box 2213 City : Englewood State : CO Zip : 80110 Country : USA Phone : Fax : Website : www.WildWestRelay.com Email : wwr@wildwestrelay.com  Additional Info : WILD WEST RELAY - 36 LEGS, 195 MILES ... "... it was the most fun I've ever had while running." John Meyer, Denver Post The Wild West Relay is a 195-mile team running relay race in Colorado designed for runners of all abilities. Scheduled around the full moon in August, the third annual running of the Wild West Relay will be Friday, August 11th - Saturday, August 12th, 2006. The relay begins by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, and finishes in the beautiful ski and summer resort town of Steamboat Springs. Much of this very scenic and remote course runs through National Forests or along dirt roads. The route winds through Roosevelt, Medicine Bow, and Routt National Forests, and through small, mountain and ranching communities.

8/20/2006 LIVESTRONG Challenge Distance: 5k/10k Location : Denver Contact : Hillary Harding Address : City : State : Zip : Country : Phone : 888.4.CHALLENGE ext 842 Fax : 1-888-453-1434 Website : www.livestrongchallenge.org Email : hharding@event360.com Additional Info : Walk. Run. Ride. Rise to the Challenge. The LIVESTRONG??? Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation???s (LAF) signature fundraising event, supporting their mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. In 2006, events will take place in Southern California, Portland,Denver, Philadelphia and Austin. Each Challenge provides a variety of opportunities for participation: a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a 10, 40, 70or 100 mile bike ride. The LIVESTRONG Challenge is presented by Nike.

9/10/2006 Inaugural AIDS Run Colorado Distance: 5K Location : Cheesman Park, Denver, CO Contact : Beth Address : 2490 W. 26th Ave City : Denver State : Colorado Zip : 80211 Country : USA Phone : 303-861-9255 Fax : Website : http://www.aidsruncolorado.org Email : bethd@aidswalkcolorado.org

09/16/06 2nd Annual Robert's Race for lung cancer research Distance: 5k Run/Walk Location : N. Monument Valley Park Contact : Sonja Stubenvoll Address : N. Monument Valley Park City : Colorado Springs State : CO Zip : 80909 Country : El Paso Phone : 303-913-1980 Fax : 303-297-1404 Website : Email : sonjastubenvoll@msn.com Additional Info : Help support a great cause email for more info. $22.00 registration fee

09/17/2006 MountainAir Marathon Distance: Marathon, 10 mi, and 5K Trail Location : Crested Butte to Gunnison, Colorado Contact : Jane Tunnadine Address : 821 N. Main City : Gunnison State : CO Zip : 81230 Country : USA Phone : 970-641-3375 Fax : Website : http://www.mountainairmarathon.com Email : coloradofitness@hotmail.com Additional Info : Gunnison ??? Crested Butte is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and home to Western State College. For decades we have shared our clean air, rugged beauty and western heritage with visitors from all over the world. Well, we decided to offer our running trails as well. On September 17, 2006, we will run a marathon from the historic mining town of Crested Butte, down the East River valley, along the banks of the Gunnison River to a finish in the stadium of Western State College. This won???t just be the best marathon you have ever run; it will be a weekend to cherish. You will be in the middle of a scenic and historic byway that is beginning the transformation from summer paradise to winter wonderland. With a little chill in the air, enjoy the brilliant colors of the quaking aspen trees and the warmth of the people in two great communities.

10/14/06 ERACE Homelessness 8K / 4K / 2K Funwalk Sloan's Lake in Denver Colorado Ted Pascoe 303-832-1622, Ext 207 www.eracehomelessness.org tedpascoe@qwest.net Event Schedule: 8:00 AM - Check-in / Race Day registration 9:00 AM - Start of 8K and 4K 9:05 AM - 2K Fun Walk 10:00 AM - Winners Circle The Check-in/Registration Tent will be near the intersection of Osceola St & West 20th Ave in the southeast corner of Sloan’s Lake open

4/22/2007 The Wild Oats Earth Day 4K 4K Wild Oat at 29th St. Mall in Boulder - 1601 29th St. Boulder, CO 80301 Colorado Jenny Hampton 303-441-3278 ext.12 http://www.conservationcenter.org jhampton@conservationcenter.org The Wild Oats Earth Day 4K is a benefit for the Center for ReSource Conservation and an opportunity to celebrate Earth Day by supporting resource conservation. Come out to celebrate Earth Day, be one of the first to run the newest course in Boulder, raise money for a great cause, and qualify for the Bolder Boulder. Make sure you plan to stay for the Wild Oats Earth Day Expo at 29th Street.

5/6/07 Rose Hill Rally 50 or 100Kms. Grand Junction Colorado Ed Lipton 970 242 5940 970 242 5940 www.stmarygj.com ed.lipton@stmarygj.org This is a fully supported bike ride through the scenic farm country of western Colorado for the benefit of Rose Hill Hospitality House at St. Mary's Hosital and Medical Center. It is geared for families. Rider breakfast and lunch, bike mechanics, sags, games for the kids, massages and friendly people are assured. Drawing for free gifts.

5/12/07 Run, Walk and Waddle 5k Distance: 5k Location : Sloan's Lake, Denver Colorado Phone : 1-888-831-4474 Fax : 815-425-1801 Website : www.runwalkandwaddle.com Email : amy@bellamama.com Additional Info : The mission of this event is to provide a race that focuses on supporting new mothers and helps them to recognize the importance of taking care of both their physical and emotional health after they have a baby. All proceeds will be given to the Kempe Foundation in support of their Posrpartum Intervention Treatment Program. The event will have several kids activities including: a fun run and obstacle coarse, a face painter, balloon maker, and an art tent. There will also be an expo afterwards that will focus on services and products designed to help new moms. Online Registration

5/12/07 7th Annual Alex Hoag Run for Sunshine 5K/1M Security Service Field (formerly Sky Sox Stadium) 4385 Tutt Blvd., Colorado Springs Colorado Kim Hoag 719-660-1346 www.alexhoagrun.org 5K run or walk -- official Bolder Boulder qualifier. Cash prizes and trophies. Pancake breakfast ($5.00 payable at event), live band, karate demos and kid's fun run with Sky Sox Mascot. Benefits the Proteus Syndrome Foundation (www.proteussyndrome.org). Raise $100 in donations and race for free!

5/20/07 Deer Creek Challenge Half Marathon, 10K Half Marathon, 10K, 2.8 m hike Deer Creek Canyon Park, Littleton CO Drea Pierotti/Anja Kaestner 7203522530 www.trailescape.org deercreekrun@yahoo.com A challenging trail Half Marathon, 10k, and 2.8 mile run/hike in one of Colorado’s most scenic open space areas. Our 5th annual Deer Creek Challenge raises funds for kids with disabilities to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. We hope you’ll enjoy the outdoors too with a wonderful course, incredible views, and a fun, small event that will challenge your summer running program.

5/20/07 MissionTo Ride multiple distances up to Century Montrose Colorado Blake Walker 970 2092785 missiontoride.com sblakewalker@msn.com A wonderful and beautiful spring bike ride in western Colorado. A non-competative one day event. A great alternative to large front range rides. Well supported aid stations, incredible scenery, nice people. Rides go into Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and also rural farm lands. Do not miss this event!

6/03/07 Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Steamboat Springs Colorado Matt Windt 970-875-7002 www.steamboatmarathon.com marathon@steamboatchamber.com Don't miss the 26th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. Runner's World voted the Steamboat Marathon one of the "Ten Most Scenic Marathons" and Colorado Runner named the Steamboat Marathon the Best Marathon of 2006 in their December 2006 issue! The 10K has unlimited capacity; however, due to the popularity of the full and half marathons, registration is limited and fills quickly. Register by May 15th to receive the discounted rate. Find registration and race information at www.steamboatmarathon.com.

06/10/07 Arby's Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and 5.5k, featuring the Seagate Women's 8K 13.1 miles, 8k, 5.5k Riverfront Park, Denver Colorado Band Marketing + Partners (877) 845-3647 http://www.rmrunning.com info@bandmp.com Become a part of the Third Annual Arby’s Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and NEW 5.5K featuring the Seagate Women’s 8k, all happening on June 10th, 2007. Run the best of what the Mile High City has to offer through the streets of Downtown Denver and along its pedestrian paths filled with Rocky Mountain views. New to this year – Colorado amateur runners have a chance to win $3,000 in prize money! Start and finish your running experience at beautiful Riverfront Park, all while benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sister of Colorado and the Women’s Bean Project. Sign up at Active.com today and come run with us. Visit RMRunning.com for more details

6/16/07 La Sportiva Snowmass Trail Trifecta 5 mi, 5 km, half marathon Snowmass Ski Area Colorado Mike McCormick 970.333.1159 http://runtherockies.com/ mikemac@bigfootproduction.com New concept: three races in one glorious weekend! Enter any one, or all three and go for the $5,000 overall prize purse. All gorgeous single-track trails.

6/17/07 Shake, Rattle and Stroll 1K Washington Park Colorado Amy Fuller-Gorman 303-830-1839 www.parinsonrockies.org afuller-gorman@parkinsonrockies.org This is a fundraising event for the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. It is a 1K walk and fun for the entire family.

6/24/07 Columbine 5K Run 5K Columbine Health Systems' Campus Colorado Katie Hansen 970-494-6446 katie.hansen@columbinehealth.com Elite runners, Moms, Dads, Kids, Strollers, and Even Dogs. Whether running or walking this event is fun for the whole family! Please join us on the Columbine Health Systems' Campus to support the local Alzheimer's Association of Colorado.

6/30/07 USA Trail Championships 12k Steamboat Springs, Mt. Warner (ski area) Colorado John Chapman 970 846 3773 www.runningseries.com info@runningseries.com The USA Trail Championships (10k) is on June 30, 2007 at the Steamboat Ski area. The Open race is at 8:30 a.m. The Elite race for USATF members ($5000 purse) at 10 a.m. with the top two men and women qualifying the World’s Team. Everyone will get Smartwool NZ merino wool shirts, post race taco buffet, beer, bluegrass band and raffle prizes. We’re providing $100 trail shoe certificates for the gender age group winners in the Open event with five year age groups (i.e., lots of shoes to give away). Pre-registration is $25 (cheap) through June 27th. Website: http://www.runningseries.com/races/championships.php Registrations at: http://www.active.com Contact: info@runningseries.com

7/14/07 Hogback Hustle 5K 5K New Castle CO Eileen Wysocki 970-984-9705 ewysocki@holycross.com Race begins at 8:30 a.m. near City Market and ends at Burning Mountain Park in New Castle. T-shirt, goodie bag and breakfast included with $20 registration ($25 on race day). Great raffle prizes plus cash prizes for top 3 male and female finishers! Proceeds benefit Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and Boy Scouts. A fun event for all ages!

7/15/2007 US HAlf Marathon, Copper Mountain Half marathon, 12K, 5K Copper Mountain, CO Colorado Ludo Thomasson 4152874253 7025499999 copperhalf.com infocm@usraceseries.com Run the Inaugural US Half Marathon, Copper Mountain in Colorado on July 15th! Produced by US Race Series in partnership with the Copper Mountain Resort. The US Half Marathon, Copper Mountain features an exhilarating run that starts and finishes in Copper Mountain Village. Located in the heart of the Rockies, Copper Mountain Resort is where Colorado adventure meets unparalleled luxury and charm.

7/28/07 Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run 9 miles and 5 k races Steamboat Springs, Spring Creek Trail Head Colorado John Chapman 970 846 3773 www.runningseries.com info@runningseries.com

8/3/07 Wild West Relay 195-mile team distance relay race Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, CO Colorado Paul Vanderheiden http://www.WildWestRelay.com paul@timberlineevent.com The Wild West Relay is a 195-mile team distance running relay race in Colorado designed for runners of all abilities. Scheduled around the full moon in August, the fourth annual running of the Wild West Relay will be Friday, August 3rd - Saturday, August 4th, 2007. The relay begins by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, and finishes in the beautiful ski and summer resort town of Steamboat Springs. Much of this very scenic and remote course runs through National Forests or along dirt roads. The route winds through Roosevelt, Medicine Bow, and Routt National Forests, and through small, mountain and ranching communities.

8/04/07 Reece's Roundup 5k run/walk, 1mile run/walk/roll Butterfield Park in the Meadows at Castle Rock Colorado Maggie Masters 303-907-6597 www.rubinofamily.net Pkcrn@aol.com Charity run for Reece Rubino Fund and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, FSMA

8/4/07 Covered Wagons Days 5k Run/walk 5k Run/walk Del Norte Colorado Barbara Graham 719-657-2170 www.delnortechamber.org cwd@delnortechamber.org The annual 5k run/walk is an event that is scheduled during the annual Covered Wagon days Festival. It is schedule for Saturday August 4th at 7:30 am the cost is $10.

8/25/2007 ERACE Homelessness 10K Run / 5K Run / 2K Funwalk City Park in Denver Colorado Cheri Lea Hager 303-832-1622, ext 202 www.eracehomelessness.org cherilea@qwest.net

8/25/07 Coyote Chase 5K Monarch High School, 329 Campus Dr., Louisville, CO 80027 Colorado Rick Mann rmann@dkprinting.com

9/1/07 24 Hours of Triathlon, team relay and solo short course short course (0.5 swim - 11 bike - 3 run) Cherry Creek State Park Colorado Ian Adamson 303-857-5031 303-484-2217 www.24hoursoftriathlon.com ian@24hoursoftriathlon.com 24 Hours of Triathlon is a short course team relay and solo competition (0.5 mile swim “ 11 mile bike “ 3 mile run) repeated for 24 hours. Competitors do not have to stay in swim-bike-run race order after lap one. They can do as many or as few laps as they wish and in any order. It's about teamwork and strategy. Athletes њbankќ as many legs in each discipline as desired, keeping in mind that the ultimate goal is to њcompleteќ the most њtriathlon laps.ќ

9/5/07 2nd Annual Chamber Challenge 5k Run/Walk Distance: 5k Location : Thorncreek Golf Course in Thornton Contact : Deborah Obermeyer Address : 2921 W. 120th Ave., Suite 210 City : Westminster State : CO Zip : 80234 Country : United States Phone : 303.288.1000 Fax : 303.227.1050 Website : www.metronorthchamber.com Email : shiley@metronorthchamber.com Additional Info : Signature : Shiley Johnson, 01/26/2007

09/09/07 AIDS Run Colorado 5K Cheesman Park, Denver Colorado 303-861-9255 303-861-9500 www.AIDSruncolorado.org This is a USA Track & Field Certified run and a Boulder Boulder qualifier. Registration fee is $30 before September 1, $35 through September 9.

9/9/07 The Third Annual Bearable Adventure Race Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood, Colorado Colorado 303-987-5390 www.thebearable.com Teams of two(Divisions: male, female, co-ed) compete in four different disciplines: a lake crossing, mountain biking, trail running and basic orienteering.

9/15/07 3rd Annual Robert's Race for lung cancer research 5k North Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs Colorado Sonja 303-913-1981 www.lungcancerrun.com sonja27@comcast.net 5k run/walk for all ages! We will be awarding age division prizes! Great entertainment! Come out & show your support to help raise money and awareness for lung cancer research! $22 Early Registration $25 Kids 12 & under Free!

09/15/2007 Run for Congo Women 5K/10K Hike or Run Bear Creek Lake Park in Morrison colorado Jen Parsons www.runforcongowomen.org colorado.runforcongowomen@yahoo.com Come join us for the Colorado Run for Congo Women Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 8AM. It is a 5K/10K fun run or hike. This is not a timed race, but a celebration of our fundraising efforts with a finish line celebration to follow. The Run for Congo Women is a benefit for Women for Women International's Congo Program. Women for Women International supports women survivors of war. The war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the world's deadliest; in which the women and girls have suffered unspeakable crimes against them. Join us to send them the message that they are not forgotten! For more information visit www.runforcongowomen.org and www.womenforwomen.org.

9/16/2007 El Grito 5K Run/Walk 5K Denver Colorado 720.840.8127 www.elgrito5k.org elgrito5k@comcast.net El Grito 5K 3.1 Mile run/Walk at the Historic Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant, Denver, Colorado Put on your running shoes! It’s time for the 14th annual El Grito 5K run and walk (3.1 miles) scheduled Sunday, September 16, 2007 with a 9:00 a.m. start at the Historic Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant (Denver’s first restaurant) at 10th & Osage Light Rail Stop. The money obtained from the race entries goes to El Grito Runners, Inc. 501c3 Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded to high school graduating seniors who have participated in cross country/track and are continuing their post-secondary education. This is one of the true community runs of days of old. The race is organized by a group of runners (no event company or club) who wanted to organize a race with all the amenities runners want such as good food, cool music, unique 5 year age group awards and, of course, a fantastic award winning long sleeve tech-shirt. Our race course is now certified in this 14th year! Come out and enjoy the challenge of the 8th Avenue Bridge (out and back)! Watch the front runners come to an exciting finish approximately 16 minutes after the start! The post-race fiesta includes mouthwatering breakfast burritos, Tarahumara inspired t-shirts, and unique tile awards, as well as hot Latin tunes! Registration is $16 at Runner’s Roost locations on South Colorado Boulevard, Parker Road, Wadsworth & W. Alameda, Road Runner Sports, Boulder Running Company-Littleton, and Running Wild-Highlands Ranch. Registrations can be obtained online at www.elgrito5k.org or by registering on www.active.com. El Grito 5K enjoys outstanding sponsorship by Money Tree, Inc., Sam’s Club, Prestige Imports, The Buckhorn Exchange, El Semanario, KDEN 25 Telemundo, Wells Fargo, Safeway, Inc., Road Runner Sports, Boulder Running Company, Bud Light, Planned Pethood Plus, Inc., Meadow Gold, Colorado Casualty/Liberty Mutual, Pyramid Print, Gourmet Fine Catering, Ready Foods, Inc., Pepsi, and Hook It Up Productions. The registration price is right, too! $16 pre-race registration/$20 on raceday. Contact: Olimpia Marroquin, 303.802.0206 or Jerry O’Donnell, 303.279.6139

9/21/2007 Colorado Relay 170 Miles Idaho Springs to Glenwood Springs CO Peter Mason 303-670-7147 http://www.coloradorelay.com peter@coloradorelay.com The 10th Annual Colorado Relay, a 24-hour+ 170-mile team relay race, is Colorado's Premier Team Relay designed for athletes of all abilities. The 2007 Colorado Relay will run on September 21-22, 2007. Registration is open for the 2007 event. Participants are casual runners, serious runners and sometimes even professionals, but most often are somewhere in between. The majority of teams have 10 runners and 2 volunteers (plus other support staff) who make their way from Idaho Springs Colorado to Glenwood Springs, Colorado with each team member running three "legs" of the relay (each averages ~6 miles). Other teams have between 6-12 members (Non-Conformist category) or 5 members (Ultra category)

9/22/07 Dog Day 5K 5K Union Reservior- Longmont Colorado Sara Stewart 303-332-8529 sara.stewart@ci.longmont.co.us What is the Dog Day 5K? It is a 5K run/ walk beginning and ending at Union Reservoir in Longmont. Where do proceeds go? All proceeds go to support recreation programs for City of Longmont youth who need assistance. Post race festivities include: Dog swim at the dog beach Vendor village with dog friendly attractions Raffle for all runners/ walkers Contests (best dressed, dog/ human look alike, etc) Bark-B-Q ...and more Time: Fun Run/ Walk begins at 9am Entry Fee: $12 $3 late fee applied after Sept 14 & family discount available Registration: Phone: 303-651-8406 Online: www.active.com Walk-in: Any City of Longmont recreation facility This is a race geared for Dogs and thier Humans!

9/22/07 Hop, Skip and a Jump Start 5k Denver Colorado Nell Roberts 303-561-0110 www.mychildsmuseum.org nellr@cmdenver.org · 5k fun run with an infant crawl, a toddler trot and other family fun run activities. · The course goes along the Platte and will be filled with surprises around every corner. · This is the perfect race to begin fostering a love of athletic events with your whole family. · Saturday, September 22, 2007 · Race starts at 9:00 a.m. · Activities for kids will go all day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · Registration is $25 per person · You can also sign up your infant or toddler for additional activities for $10 more · Registration includes o valid participation in the run and other optional activities o Museum admission o A T-shirt (or onesie if applicable) o Post-race snacks on the Museum’s plaza

10/06/07 FitBeats Metro Mile 1 Mile 950 South Birch St., Glendale, CO 80246 CO Chris Thonis 303-818-2170 www.fitbeatsmetromile.com chris.thonis@fitbeats.com FitBeats™, The Fitness MP3 Leader, has teamed up with the City of Glendale to host the 1st annual “FitBeats™ Metro Mile”. The one mile race will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2007, and will begin and end on Glendale’s newly constructed Infinity Park; North America’s first municipal International Rugby Stadium. People of all ages, ability and experience level will be able to participate in the race, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the ‘YMCA Strong Kids Campaign’ which supports Glendale YMCA community programs for children, adults, families and seniors.

10/13/2007 Poudre Fire Authority Flame Out 5K 5K run / walk 3K walk / Kids run / safety challenge course 2000 Mathews Street Fort Collins, CO **Fire Station #3** Colorado Captain Patrick Love 970-221-6244 www.poudre-fire.org Plove@poudre-fire.org This event includes a 5K run and walk, as well as a 3K walk for all ages. In addition a kids course safety challenge will be free of charge. This event sponsors the Poudre Fire Authority Fire Prevention and Safety Education Fund. Multiple prizes and activities, as well as refreshments for everyone. -USA Track and Field sanctioned event. - 18th consecutive year. - Divisions for all ages, wheelchairs, teams, and dogs.

10/13/07 Citizens' 5k run 5 kilometers Wiggins High School Colorado Mario Garcia 970-596-2607 garciam@wiggins50.k12.co us Come and get your day's exercise. Entry fee is $15 with a t-shirt while supply lasts. Stay and watch the High School Cross Country race. Proceeds will go to the Cross Country program.

Running Races in Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Missouri Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Running Races

    Wholesale!! Tri Color Glow Necklaces!!  for fundraisers and vendors !!  

  Homes For Sale By Owner
View Homes
List Your Home

Running Races and Festivals
Weight Loss Success Stories
Used Concession Trailer For Sale
My Chrome Plating Resume
Horses For Sale
Used Concession Trailer For Sale
Guitar Power Amplifier  Auctions  RVs And Campers For Sale
Used Keyboard Piano   Boats For Sale  Soda Shop
Car Shows  Worlds Tallest Pinball
Used School Desks  Garage Sales
We Now Have Vinyl Vehicle Lettering Motorcycles For Sale

Please Return For Updated Colorado Festivals And Events