MARATHON

Denver’s springtime marathon. With a fresh, fast course and amazing views of the Rocky Mountains, Colfax is the ultimate urban tour of Denver.  New in 2012: epic stadium run-through at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium! Start and finish in City Park. Experience the best of Colfax Avenue, plus 7 miles of water - Cherry Creek, Sloan’s Lake - funky neighborhoods, and Denver’s Fire Station #1.


Take the photo tour: learn fun facts and experience the Colfax Marathon Course for yourself!



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NEW in 2012

We like to keep the course fresh. Think it’s a boring run straight uphill on Colfax? Think again. First time ever, for any marathon: epic run through Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. 7 miles of water. And a run through Denver Fire Station #1.

Virtual Urban Tour

Take the photo tour. You’ll learn lots of priceless trivia about the Denver’s sights you’ll be running past.

Runner’s Goodies

It wouldn’t be a marathon without tech shirts (2011 shirt-spotting all over town). Awesome keepsake finisher medals.  And goody bags with great offers from sponsors, plus Colfax discounts on food, drink, clothing, services, classes.   Bigger and better for 2012.

Easy Packet Pick Up

NEW: The 2012 Sports & Fitness Expo will be at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium! Free parking - and plenty of it. Enjoy the view from the Club Suites and visit all the awesome running vendors and race sponsors. Friday & Saturday, May 18-19.

Glory & Awards

Awards for top 3 finishers for open, masters and age groups - male and female. Going for glory? You can say you ran 26.2 miles. At 5,280 feet altitude. With a smile. Bucket list material.

Aid Stations Every 2 Miles

Maybe you’ve heard about hydrating. It’s important. We have awesome volunteers manning aid stations every 2 miles - with water and Gatorade. Gu is waiting at miles 10 and 20. Oh yeah, lots of porta-potties, too.

Mile by Mile

Follow the course, mile by mile. Download Course Map

Legendary After Party

Enjoy the post-run high with Jim ‘N Nick’s famous beer and Bar-B-Que. Share inspirational stories with amazing runners.

Run for Charity

We have one of the largest charity partner races in the country. Be a part of it. Check out the DaVita Charity Partners Program here, and pledge to raise money and awareness for a cause. Learn More
 
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