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WELCOME TO THE 2009 THE DENVER POST COLORADO COLFAX MARATHON

Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Denver 's City Park

A Brief Overview
Running Events: The Denver Post Colorado Colfax Marathon includes a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5-person team relay that divides the full marathon course (individual legs of 10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, and 12K). Wheelchair participants will follow the half marathon course only.

Start Time and Weather: All running races will begin at 6:00 am. The wheelchair half marathon will start at 5:55 am. Expect the temperature at the start to be in the 50s and 60s.

Cancellation: Entry fees are nonrefundable. Sorry, no exceptions. The event will be held regardless of inclement weather.


Course Maps Half Marathon Maps Half Marathon (pdf) Half Marathon (gpx) Half Marathon (MapMyRun) Full Marathon Maps Full Marathon (pdf) Full Marathon (gpx) Full Marathon (MapMyRun) More Info >>


Packet Pickup Packets must be picked up in advance of the race during The Denver Post Colorado Colfax Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo in Denver's City Park Pavilion. There is no race day registration or packet pickup. Friday, May 15 Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday, May 16 9:00 am to 5:00 pm More Info >>


Marathon Relay Marathon relay teams divide the full marathon course into 5 individual legs: Leg 1: 10K Leg 2: 5K Leg 3: 10K Leg 4: 5K Leg 5: 12K Relay teams may participate as Charity Partners or compete within the Corporate Cup, Municipal Cup, or Open Divison. More Info >>


Race Week Schedule The Denver Post Colorado Colfax Marathon consists of many events starting May 13th, with the big culmination on May 17th. Most activities are held in Denver's City Park. More Info >>


Team Builder and Challenger Invite your friends, family and coworkers to join your HIGH-FIVE realy team using the tools below - it's easy! Or challenge your family and friends to join The Denver Post Colorado Colfax Marathon! To Build a Team>> To Challenge>>


Traffic Road Closures Road closures will occur across the Colfax corridor in Aurora, Denver, and Lakewood on May 17th. As runners finish the course and it becomes safe for runners and drivers, roads will re-open. Some closures may occur as early as 3:00 a.m., but all roads will be open by 1:00 p.m. More Info >>


Transportation and Parking Whether you are running the marathon, half marathon, or marathon relay, we have you covered for parking and transportation to the relay exchange zones. More Info >>


Media Kit This is the place for all pictures and press releases. We're always adding more, so visit frequently! More Info >>


Entertainment We have several styles of entertainment planned to keep you moving along the course. If you're a spectator at the Start/Finish line, you won't be disappointed either! Are you interested in providing entertainment along the course? Please contact Ken, our Entertainment Director. More info>>


Where To Stay You've made plans to run the race, now why not stay to relax a bit in the heart of Downtown Denver, only 2.5 miles from the Start/Finish line! More Info >>


Marathon Friends: The Children’s Hospital > Denver Parks and Recreation > Forest City Fitzsimons > District 10 Council Woman Jeanne Robb Primrose Schools of Parker and Centennial > Marathon Benefactors: Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists, P.C. > Fountainhead Networks > LiveWell Colorado > Shea Properties > Jackson Lewis Merrick and Company Mezcal 240 Union