MARATHON

Denver Colorado's springtime marathon is in its 8th year! The 26.2 mile marathon course features a spectacular run through the home of the Denver Broncos: Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. Fantastic scenery includes seven miles of rivers and lakes, eclectic neighborhoods, historic Lakewood, downtown Denver and bustling Colfax Avenue -- all under the majestic Colorado Rockies! 26.2 miles at 5,280 feet elevation? This is one for the bucket list!


Take the photo tour: learn fun facts and experience Denver's Ultimate Urban Tour for yourself!



Quick Overview Map

Click here to view the map and read the detailed course description

Details


Virtual Urban Tour

Take the photo tour. You’ll learn fascinating facts about the Denver landmarks you’ll be running past.

Runner’s Goodies

Great tech shirts. Awesome keepsake finisher medals.  And goody bags with great offers from sponsors, plus Colfax discounts on food, drink, clothing, services, classes.   

Easy Packet Pick Up

The 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. 

Glory & Awards

Overall and masters awards are based on gun time.  Age group awards are by chip time.  All runner results will be posted by chip time. Set a new event record, win $1,000. Set a new state record, win an additional $1,000.  

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 6 and 20. Oh yeah, lots of porta-potties, too.

Mile by Mile

Follow the course in detail, click here to see the overview map of the course, and to read the detailed course description.

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q After Party

Denver favorite The Hazel Miller band is headlining the Jim'N Nick's Bar-B-Q Afterparty! Playing their signature mix of blues, rock, soul and pop at the finish line - add barbecue, beer, 12,000 of your friends and spring sunshine... and we've got a party! 
8:30 am-12:30 pm at the Race Finish Line at Ferril Lake, Denver’s City Park.




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