The new program encourages at-risk youth to participate in the Colfax 5K free of charge.
The half-marathon and Urban 10 miler races are sold out for 2024. There are spots left in the marathon, marathon relay and 5K.will feature eight races over two days: Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. The weekend's events include a marathon, half-marathon, 10 miler, 5K and the nation’s largest marathon relay.The half-marathon and urban 10 miler races are sold out for 2024. There are sports left in the marathon, marathon relay and 5K.
Marathon course runners will now"own" the Cherry Creek Bike Path and no longer merge with the half marathon course and runners. “The Denver Colfax Marathon is now the largest marathon weekend in the eight-state Rocky Mountain region,” Dowdy said. “We have one of the most scenic race routes in the country. From the mountains to water views, the iconic local landmarks to the unbeatable entertainment along each race, the magic of the marathon weekend is about to get even better.”Dr. Jennell Kopp, Denver Colfax Marathon medical director, said runners need to do more than simply run when training for race weekend.
The 2024 marathon, 10 miler and marathon relay finisher medals features an aerial view of Empower Field at Mile High, the Ferris wheel at Elitch Gardens, the clocktower on 16th Street Mall, the Denver skyline, mountains and some of Denver's unique bridges.The highlight of the half-marathon is running through Denver Zoo with the medal showcasing a lion to commemorate the race.
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