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NEW in 2012
We've got some exciting entertainment along the course in the works - like the
First Annual Denver Art Scooter Parade! Look for the scooters around miles 1 and 11! Plus the time limit has been extended to 4 hours.
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
Tech shirts you’ll wear. Awesome keepsake finisher medals. And Goody Bags with great offers from sponsors, plus Colfax Goody Bags with deals on food, drink, clothing, services, classes. Bigger and better for 2012.
Easy Packet Pick Up
NEW: The 2012 Health & 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.
packet pickup is required for all races except the Bellco Colfax 5k.
Glory & Awards
Overall and masters awards are for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, mens, women's, and coed, and are based on gun time. Age group awards are for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, male and female, and they are by chip time. All runner results will be posted by chip time. BREAKING NEWS! If a runner sets the new event record for the marathon or half marathon, male or female, they are awarded $1000.
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. Oh yeah, lots of porta-potties, too.
Mile by Mile
Follow the course, mile by mile.
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Legendary After Party
Enjoy the post-run high with Jim ‘N Nick’s famous Bar-B-Que and beer provided by Michelob. Share inspirational stories with amazing runners.
NEW Extended time limit
We extended the time limit to 4 hours for newer half marathoners. And we want you to have plenty of time for great photo opps at the firestation. You must stay on a pace of less than 18 minutes per mile. First timers, this is a great shot to complete a half marathon!
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.
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