Colorado Running Hall of Fame
About the Colorado Running Hall of Fame
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Colorado has one of the highest concentrations of American and world record holders, as well Olympic and world championship medal winners. The Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. Board of Directors established the Colorado Running Hall of Fame in 2007 to recognize Colorado residents who have achieved national and international recognition on the long-distance running stage.
Selection Guidelines:
Nominees must:
• Be a resident of Colorado for not less than 10 years
• Have participated in no fewer than five national/international competitions
• Be ranked nationally/internationally by an appropriate governing body for at least two years
• Have won no less than five events
• Be a recipient of national/international medal distinction
• Represent the sport appropriately and respectfully
• Be considered a positive example for youth development
• Contribute to the growth and development of the sport
• Support and promote the Hall of Fame
Additional nominees from other running-related professions (e.g. coaches, store owners, reporters/journalists, race directors, etc.) will be considered.
Past Inductees
The first class of che CRHF was inducted in May, 2007 and included former CU distance runner Ted Casteneda; four time Olympian Colleen De Reuck; four time Olympian Lorraine Moller; Pat Porter, winner of eight consecutive U.S. cross-country titles; Frank Shorter, Gold medalist at the 1972 Olympic marathon and silver medalist in 1976; former Colorado State runner Jon Sinclair, who dominated American road racing in the 1980s; and Adams State coach Joe Vigil, who developed 14 national championships and 425 All Americans.
Induction Ceremony
The second annual induction ceremony and reception will be held on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2008 at the Denver Athletic Club, our 2009 presenting sponsor.
Nominate A Candidate
Do you have someone in mind that should be considered for the Colorado Running Hall of Fame? Please complete the form below by April 21, 2009.
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