:Post-News Colorado Colfax Mathon Race Overview

Sunday, May 18, 2008 in Denver, Denver 's City Park

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

Events: The Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon includes a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5-person team relay (individual legs of 10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, and 12K)

New Course: Based on runner feedback and with expert help from a runners’ advisory group, we have redesigned the racecourses. We have a single start/finish for the marathon and half-marathon, no hard hills at the end, more shade and great neighborhood diversity. There is no net elevation gain. The course is a USATF certified and sanctioned course and serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

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

Cancellation: Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Sorry, no exceptions.

Packet Pickup: Packets must be picked up in advance of the race during the Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Stop by on Friday, May 16 from noon to 7:00 pm or on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Denver's City Park in Marathon Village.

Transportation: The 2008 course starts and finishes in Denver’s City Park. There will be transportation from the start/finish to each relay exchange zone and from the relay exchange zone back to the start/finish.

Race Week Events Schedule:
Wednesday, May 14
6:30 pm: Colorado Running Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Denver Athletic Club

Thursday, May 15
7:30 am: Mayors Breakfast, Marathon Village Pavillion, City Park

Friday May 16
Noon to 7:00 pm: Expo and Race Packet Pickup at Marathon Village

Saturday May 17
9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Expo and Race Packet Pickup at Marathon Village
10:00 am: Marathon Milers Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run, City Park

Sunday, May 18
5:55 am: Wheelchair Track & Field USA National Wheelchair Marathon Championship
6:00 am: Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay, City Park
8:00 am to noon: Finish Line party in Marathon Village
Noon: Course closes

Race-Day Traffic Guide:
Where to park: Runners, please park in the lots at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, or the east lots of the Denver Zoo. Plan to park before 5:00 am to ensure a spot. Additional convenient parking is located National Jewish Hospital Medical Center 1400 Jackson Street on Colorado Blvd. and Colfax Ave.

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.

Road Closures: Travel on Colfax Avenue will be restricted to one lane of traffic in each direction. The course will roll up like a carpet as athletes pass. Traffic will resume normal patterns as soon as it is safe for athletes, spectators and motorists. Please visit www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org for the most updated information.

RTD: The marathon will cause delays on RTD routes that run on and/or cross Colfax Avenue. Call 303-299-6000 or visit RTD-Denver.com “Detours and Alerts” for full details.