Road closure information is up.

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27 students from Kunsberg Elementary School have reached the final 25.2 Marathon Miler goal and will run the final Marathon Mile this Saturday at City Park.

But these are no ordinary kids.

Children attend Kunsberg -- which is part of National Jewish -- as an alternative to their home schools due to  medical issues which have caused them to miss a significant amount of school in the past.

The majority of the students have chronic asthma (93%), as well as other health impairments including: sickle cell anemia; diabetes; lupus; heart ailments; juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; and other respiratory and immunological disorders.

The school currently has 69 students ages 5-14 in 6 classrooms from Kindergarten through 8th grade. National Jewish welc ...

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So many remarkable runners!

The music director for the Central City Opera plans to run the Colfax Half Marathon Sunday after making a life changing decision to go from husky to thin.

John Baril, 46, has conducted more than 100 performances in his 16 years with the opera.

But over the last 18 months, he's achieved something that is perhaps more impressive.

"I've lost about 62 ponds now," Baril said.

... via Channel 4

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We've updated the parking & transportation information for relay team members.

See the Relay Team Race Day Logistics page.

Specifically, there will be a shuttle to transport runners between City Park and St. Anthony's parking lots. There will also be shuttles to transport runners between St. Anthony's and the parking lots at Teller and Garrison. 

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Head over to KCUV and listen online to their great mix of music.

Trust us, you'll like it.

They'll be playing at Marathon Village on Race Day, too, so look for their van and say hello!

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Ellen Hart was on Susie Wargin's 6:20 sidebar on 9News this morning. She will be inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame on Wednesday -- she's a truly remarkable runner.

Watch the interview here.

She has so many running accomplishments -- she's competed in Olympic trials, set a couple of American records, won the Bolder Boulder twice,  .. ...

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Did you miss us in the Saturday Post/News?

No worries. Read on for a full recap...

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A Race for Everyone
The Colorado Colfax Marathon is truly a race that everyone, regardless of athletic ability, can participate in. The shortest relay leg is 5K, or a little over three miles. Competitors in the marathon run the full gamut, from master’s runners and former college athletes, to everyday folks running their first marathon, half-marathon or walking a relay leg.

2007 Winners
Last year’s winner of the Women’s Division, Patty Rogers, finished the marathon in 3 hours, 9 minutes ...

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Relay Teams
Relay Team members must pick up their registration packets with timing chip and bib number at the Sports & Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. There is no chip/bib pickup on race day. Each team member must pick up their own packet. The bib for each relay leg has a different color.

Timing chips must be turned in to a volunteer when you finish. Team captains are fined $30 for each unreturned chip, so don’t forget!

For comprehensive relay team information, click here.

There will be port-a-potties at the start line and at each relay exchange zone.

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Course Maps

View the course maps with detailed miles here.

Parking & Transporation

Where to park: Runners, please park in the lots at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Zoo.

Relay Shuttles: Shuttles will be available to transport relay team members to their relay exchange zones, and back to City Park. Alternately, relay members can arrange their own transportation to their zone. Check www.colo ...

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Celebrating Colfax Avenue
The Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon is ready to roll on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 6:00 am in City Park with a redesigned course, an exciting charity partners program, and 5,000 athletes of all levels participating in the 26.2-mile marathon, the half-marathon and the 5-person relay.

The Colorado Colfax Marathon is more than a test of stamina for the athletes. It’s an exciting, uplifting experience for the whole community. It’s a reflection of the revitalization and evolution of Colfax Avenue, from Aurora, to Denver, to Lakewood. It celebrates the healthy lifestyles that make Denver one of the fittest cities in the nation. And it brings the metro community together ...

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The winners of the Masters component of the Colorado Colfax Marathon - which includes runners over 40-years-old - will receive $3,000 in prize money, sponsored by our Charity Partner, the Prostate Cancer Education Council's (PCEC) PACE Race. 

The PACE Race Series - sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis to benefit the PCEC - was launched in 2002 to increase national awareness of prostate cancer. 

The prize money will be distributed among master's men and master's women marathon winners:

$1000 for 1st
$300 for 2nd
$200 for third

Additionally, as part of their efforts to raise greater prostate cancer awareness in Denver, the PCEC will ...

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The night before the race isn't the time to try new cuisine.

Read 24 Hours and Counting... What to eat before the big race, via Rocky Mountain Sports.

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Check here, and check often... we're updating the website daily with race day logistics.

• Where and when do runners pick up their race packets?
• We're on a Relay Team -- how will it all work?

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Westy 101 is running the Colfax marathon for the second time this year -- and defending their 2007 Municipal Cup title.

The five members of the team represent five different departments at the City of Westminster. Dave Cotton is from the Information Technologies department, John Hall represents the Community Development department, Sean Layfield is from the Parks, Recreation and Libraries department, Aric Otzelberger is from the City Manager's Office and Sam Trevino represents the Finance department.

Sam says:

"We ran this race as a team last year on a challenge by the Westminster City Council in the name of City Spirit. Last year's win was a pleasant surprise. We obviously would love to bring the Municipal Cup home to the City Councilor's and the citizens of Westminster again. The first year's Municipal Cup winning team, Aurora Fire 1290, issued a friendly challenge after last ye ...

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The corner of Colfax & Steele used to be a place neighbors avoided after dark. Not anymore.

Thanks to an influx of new restaurants, café’s and shops -- like longtime resident Goosetown, newcomers Café Star, Atomic Cowboy, Sengers, Hooked on Colfa ...

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20% of all pregnancies in the United States will be diagnosed with some type of fetal distress syndrome, which can cause birth defects, premature birth, or loss of the fetus. Gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia, two common pregnancy problems, are major causes of fetal distress syndrome.

30-40% of those problems can be eliminated simply by moms remaining healthy during their pregnancies.

Our Charity Partner, Fetal Hope Foundation, tries to help raise awareness among doctors and mothers about how to prevent and treat the problems arising from fetal distress syndrome -- and that includes raising awareness of childhood obesity, the focus of Read More »

FirstBank is making a huge entrance this year, with 14 relay teams registered so far, including: Charlie's FirstBank Angels, The Second Wind Team, Tech Runners, "Keep on Goin'," Team FirstBank of Cherry Creek, Team FirstBank of Lakewood, Team FirstBank of Littleton, The FirstBank Senior Striders, Team “Run4Ever,” Team Brady, Team FirstBank Greeley, "60 to lose $50" from FirstBank Summit County,  “The Runs” from Aurora, and last but not least, making their Colfax debut, “Little Smokies” from Centennial.

We asked Matthew from “Little Smokies” about the race, and here’s what he had to say.

Q: Are you ready for ...

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Denver Urban Lifestyles talks about the Colfax Marathon in their May "What's Happening in Denver" podcast.


You can find it on iTunes, or listen to it here.


They're also wondering about the best places to get a margarita.


Our two cents: after the marathon, head over to Mezcal on Colfax and try a margarita made with one of their 100 varieties of tequila. 

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Wednesday, May 14
6:30 pm-8:30 pm: Colorado Running Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Denver Athletic Club


Thursday, May 15
7:00 –9:00 am: Mayors Breakfast, Marathon Village Pavilion, City Park
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You can help Denver Moms change their lives by giving your Mom a tasty, beautiful gift.

The Women's Bean Project has wonderful presents for the important women in your life, including:

Gift baskets
Bundles
Healthy Soups
Cookie Mixes
Fair Trade Coffee
And more!

Shop our online store  or Shop in Person:
Women's Bean Project
3201 Curtis St. Denver, CO 80205,

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We have lots of great bands ready to play the course, but not enough electricity for them all.

If you have a generator and you'd like to let the Colorado Colfax Marathon borrow it on Sunday, May 18, email Ken at ken_crow@comcast.net.

Thank you!

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I am looking for a relay team to join. I was signed up to run the half but my training partner is pregnant now and can't run it with me! I'd rather run a shorter distance at this point, hence looking for a team.  I think I'm in shape to run a good 10k or 12k if anyone has those spots open.

If your team has an open spot, I'd really love to jump in. Please email me at jskelty@gmail.com

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Two years ago, on May 4, Keith Ashby underwent a kidney transplant. He’d been born with one kidney, and years of high blood pressure took their toll, causing his remaining kidney to fail.

Kidneys are one organ that a living donor can provide, and lead an active, healthy life afterwards. Most people awaiting a kidney transplant go to family members first. But there’s a 6-point match system, and even blood siblings rarely match.

Keith was on “The List” for only a few months, when his 26 year old step-son, Johnny, offered to see if he was a match. He was. A few weeks later, Keith’s wife waited while her husband and son were wheeled into surgery. Doctors were amazed at how closely the two ma ...

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More students in Denver public schools drop out than graduate.

This crisis is something that Colorado Youth for a Change hopes to reverse.

They do it by finding out-of-school youth, encouraging them to return to school, assisting them to find a school that is a good fit, and then helping them transition back to school.  CYC also brings community volunteers into 9th grade classrooms to intervene with potential high school dropouts and creates new alternative schools for returning dropouts.

Colorado Youth for a Change is motivated to do something about it, and that includes recruiting runners -- nearly 20 so far -- and raising money. A lot of money -- $8,605 as of today.

An ...

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Coming from out of town for the Colfax Marathon?

Check out the special marathon rates offered by our sponsor, Courtyard Marriott at Denver-Stapleton.

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It was a sunny day for the Cherry Creek Sneak. Spotted:

• 30 members of the AIR Foundation, runners from The Denver Rescue Mission and Urban Harvest, getting ready for Colfax.
• Caffe Sanora, the organic, anti-oxidant rich coffee from one of our favorite Colfax hangouts. Look for them at the Colfax Marathon, and take a trip to their shop at Colfax & Lafayette to try a coffee that's truly good for you.
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Go, Denver Kids!

They've got nearly 50 runners participating in the Colorado Colfax Marathon, and they've raised $7,640 as of this moment! 75% of the way to their $10,000 goal!

Did you catch us with Mark & Denise on Colorado & Company? Check it out!

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Have you checked out MapMyRun yet? Here's a mile-by-mile breakdown of the marathon course, and where you'll find water stations. Check it out in Satellite mode.

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The 2008 inductees into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame have been announced!

• Mark Plaatjes, 1993 world champion in the marathon.
• Steve Jones, former world record holder in the marathon.
• Arturo Barrios, former world record holder in the 10,000 meters.
• Tony Sandoval, who won the 1980 Olympic trials in the marathon and would have been a gold medal favorite if the U.S. hadn't boycotted the 1980 Moscow Games.
• Steve Bosley, founder of the Bolder Boulder.
• Ellen Hart Peña, a two-time winner of the Bolder ...
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From Aurora, through Denver, through Lakewood, the Colfax Marathon banners are up! It makes our street look so festive.

Have a picture of them? Send them to liz@coloradocolfaxmarathon.org, and let me know which part of Colfax you're on!

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One of the reasons the Colorado Colfax Marathon was created by the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood was to shine a positive spotlight on the small businesses on Colfax.

Tomorrow is earth day, and we can't think of a better place to greet the morning than at Hooked on Colfax at Colfax & Steele.

"This artsy coffee shop does all the things that hip patrons love: They exhibit local art, offer free WiFi, let folks linger over their laptops and journals, and showcase area bands and performers. Plus, the owners are widely reputed to be incredibly friendly and neighborhood-focused, which always provokes a good measure of loyalty. As if that's not enough, the locally-roasted coffees are fantastic, and snacks and baked goods are available for nibbling. To top it all off, Hooked on Colfax promotes green living and puts its money where its mouth is – cups and straws are made of biodegradable corn!&am ...

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Metro CareRing is one of our charity partners who are really making a difference in the day to day lives of people in need. They help 30,000 people a year with food and basic necessities. Over half of those are children.

Picture the Pepsi Center full of kids, and you get the idea.

When the Colorado Colfax Marathon debuted in 2006, Metro CareRing found an opportunity to raise funds to help keep its pantry shelves stocked. They put five relay teams together and in a matter of months raised $10,000 for their organization. They did it again in 2007. On May 18th, 2008, they hope to do it again with an anticipated 20 relay teams raising $20,0 ...

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It's Patriot's Day, and that means it's the Boston Marathon.

Yesterday, Deena Kastor won the marathon Olympic Trials in Boston. She's headed to Beijing!

• "Kenyan Wins 4th Boston Marathon," New York Times
• "25,000 prepare to run the Boston Marathon," AP
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Watch us Monday morning at 10:00am on Colorado & Company, Channel 9. We'll be talking about our Charity Partner program and the 41 charities who are using the marathon to raise funds and awareness for their causes. Our special guest will be Denver Kids.

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Division: Relay

This relay team is comprised of five family members with a little rivalry. Four of them attended CSU, while one Buff runs alone.

What we want to know is, who got stuck with the 12K leg?

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"I used to be wild and crazy, now I'm just mild and lazy."

So says The MS Runner.

We've been reading his blog, and we beg to differ. This is one inspirational guy. Watch for him running the Colfax Marathon on May 18th, and on the 25K Greenland Trail Race this weekend.

Send us your blog, and we'll link to you, too.

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Highlighting another of our Charity Partners, the Prostate Cancer Education Council has added the Colfax Marathon to their PACE Race series.

The PACE Race was launched in 2002 by the Prostate Cancer Education Council (PCEC) to increase awareness and early detection of prostate cancer and to educate men and their families on treatment options and other men’s health issues. With events in several cities across the country, the 2008 PACE Race Series has the ability to touch men and women of all walks of life.
 
“In 2008, approximately 3,210 men in Colorado will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 350 will die from the disease. One in five Colorado men have a lifetime risk of developing the disease, which is higher than th ...

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Jack Kerouac once said that Colfax was the "wickedest street in America."

In 2008, how things have changed.

Colfax Avenue, with roots as a wagon trail, is undergoing another evolution and revitalization, and the Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon is a big part of it.

At tonight's Denver City Council meeting, a proclamation was issued in celebration of the third annual Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon. Members of charity partners, the AIR Foundation, Denver Kids, Read More »