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ACE Mentor of Colorado
ACE Mentor Program of Colorado serves high school students who want to explore careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Throughout the year, the ACE program, which meets two hours per week for 17 weeks introduces participants to building industry professions by having them plan and design mock projects on real sites and work with professionals in the design and build industries.
For more information visit https://www.acementor.org/affiliates/denver-co/ or email denverco@acementor.org.
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Achieving Cures Together
Achieving Cures Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to save lives by advancing microbiome research.
Over the past two decades our gut microbes, the bacteria, fungi and viruses that reside in our gastrointestinal tract and break down and digest food, have drastically declined in diversity. This is primarily due to our heavy antibiotic usage, our Western diet, and our clean, sanitized lifestyle. With this decrease in diversity, our society is experiencing rapid growth in many diseases and disorders such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Autism, Superbugs, Depression, Obesity, Diabetes, Allergies and more.
Achieving Cures Together exists to advance microbiome research and find cures to these horrific diseases. To do this, we’ve partnered with world-leading researchers at the University of Minnesota where we are studying the benefits of fecal transplants and the restoration of damaged gut microbes. We believe microbial restoration has significant healing potential and this therapy has already proven to be very successful for a number of applications. Notably, ACT has supported treatment for over 800 people suffering from Clostridium difficile, an antibiotic resistant superbug, with a 98% treatment success rate. This is just the beginning and with your support, we will continue to save lives!
Active Minds – Miles for Mental Health
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization changing the culture and promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Present in more than 1,000 schools, communities + workplaces nationwide, our programs, education, research, and advocacy focused on young adults ages 14-25 is creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States. We want to engage our bodies and minds as we make strides in the way we respond to and care for mental health. Together we can create lasting change, one mile at a time.
For more information visit www.activeminds.org or email fundraise@activeminds.org.
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Adams State University Alumni – Denver Chapter
Join Adams State University Alumni and Foundation in supporting the ASU Denver Chapter! The Mission of the Denver Chapter of the Associated Alumni of Adams State University is to reach out to the current alumni, future alumni, and the community throughout the Denver area in order to cultivate loyalty, pride and commitment to Adams State University. We work on ensuring that alumni have professional and social networking events, while supporting students through our scholarship program. Join us in running for our cause, or donate today!
For more information about Adams State University and the Denver Chapter please visit our website https://www.adams.edu/alumni/ or contact Uriah Cisneros, Assistant Director, Alumni Relations, Director of Alumni Relations & Engagement, alumni@adams.edu.
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AFTD (The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration)
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is the leading nonprofit working to improve the quality of life of people affected by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and to drive research to bring hope for a world with compassionate care, effective support, and a future free of this disease. FTD is the most common dementia for people under 60, bringing progressive changes in behavior, personality, language and/or movement. Currently, there are no disease-modifying treatments, and there is no way to prevent or cure this disease. Advancing research into FTD is likely to have benefits for ALS, Alzheimer’s, and other forms of neurodegenerative disease, and we welcome partnerships and support from others looking to making a difference in the lives of the more than 60,000 in the U.S. alone who are affected by FTD. For more information, email AFTD’s Events Department at fundraising@theaftd.org or visit www.theaftd.org.
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ALS United Rocky Mountain
Fighting on Every Front to Improve Living with ALS
Our Chapter was founded in 1996 when a group of ALS patients, families and friends formed an organization to provide support to people in Colorado and Wyoming afflicted with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). We have a variety of services available to help improve the quality of life for those living with ALS and their families. All services are free of charge and include: a durable medical equipment loan program, respite care fund, support groups, educational information, referrals, in-home consultations, and personalized.
For more information about our Charity Partners program, email events@alsaco.org and visit http://secure.alsaco.org/RunALS. To learn more about us, visit alsrockymountain.org.
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Alzheimer’s Association Colorado – The Longest Day
HELP US RACE TOWARD A CURE FOR ALZHEIMER’S AND ALL OTHER DEMENTIA by registering on our Colfax Runners Team for The Longest Day.
JOIN OUR COLFAX RUNNERS team at act.alz.org/goto/ColfaxALZ2025
Share WHY you support the cause and your fundraising link on social, and with family, friends and colleagues. You will help to raise funds and awareness in the fight against dementia!
Questions: Stephanie @ 503-750-8973 or smfoster@alz.org.
If you don’t wish to join the TLD team, PLEASE copy our team page link act.alz.org/goto/ColfaxALZ2025, and share it. You never know who will be happy for a chance to donate and support the cause. Everyone knows someone dealing with dementia, even if they don’t know it yet. Sharing the link raises awareness, connects people to resources, and makes a difference in finding cures!
The Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado is the premier resource for the 69,000+ Coloradoans living with Alzheimer’s disease and their 239,000+ care partners. Through our statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Association offers free education classes, care programs and support groups, consultations, plus our national 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) and safety services. We are the largest non-profit funder of world-wide research. We are here for anyone needing information, resources, and support. Thank you!
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American Diabetes Association – Rocky Mountains
Since 1940, the American Diabetes Association has been a global leader, trusted source, preferred partner, and a connected community united to prevent and cure diabetes while improving the lives of all people affected by it.
There are approximately 708,400 adults living with diabetes in the Rocky Mountain region, 377,300 of whom live in Colorado. The ADA is committed to fighting the rising numbers of diabetes diagnoses by investing in diabetes medical research, advocating for policy changes at the state and federal level, and providing comprehensive, evidence-based education to health care providers, patients, and families. In 2024, the American Diabetes Association invested $6.7 million in medical research right here in Colorado.
For more information click here or email LRyan@diabetes.org.
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Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Possibility becomes reality for EVERY student.
Established in 1987, the APS Foundation cultivates community investment to enrich student opportunities. We accomplish this by providing a robust scholarship program, facilitating support directly to schools and classrooms, and launching College and Career Centers in our high schools. College and Career Centers provide high school students with critical information on post-secondary options, and tools to help them find and pursue their goals after graduation. Aurora Public Schools has nearly 40,000 students almost 5,000 staff, and 63 schools.
For more information visit http://www.educateaurora.org/ or email apsfoundation@aurorak12.org
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Back On My Feet
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
We use running and walking as tools to create and build communities that provide the support, resources and crucial social fabric that empower individuals experiencing and at risk of homelessness to achieve sustainable employment and stable housing.
Back on My Feet leverages the power of community to move our members forward, helping them overcome these obstacles and build healthier, more stable lives. We know the road is not always easy, but with the right tools and right people by their side, our members prove time and time again that we can break the cycle of homelessness.
For more information visit www.backonmyfeet.org or email backonmyfeetden@gmail.com.
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Big City Mountaineers
Big City Mountaineers provides transformative experiences through connections to nature that strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities. We are participating in the Denver Colfax Marathon to expand our outdoor adventures!
For more information visit https://www.bigcitymountaineers.org/ or email afs@bigcitymountaineers.org.
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Camp Wapiyapi
We have always believed that every child affected by pediatric cancer — from patients battling an active diagnosis, to survivors in remission, to siblings affected by the experience — can let go of cancer and just be kids. At Camp Wapiyapi, we have established a legacy and community where they can laugh and play with others who cherish them just as they are. Through partnering with Colfax Marathon, we hope to further build and bolster our amazing community and serve more families.
For more information visit https://www.campwapiyapi.org/ or email cassie@wapiyapi.org.
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Canine Companions
Raising and Training service dogs. We want to bring awareness to our program.
For more information visit https://www.cci.org/location/southwest/chapter/rocky-mountain-chapter/ or email kelleykiesling@gmail.com.
CEC Tena
We are the Ethiopian community Health team in Colorado. Our mission is to drive change in the community through sports and outdoor activities. In Ethiopia running is not a pastime, but a central pillar of life. We want to carry this culture here in Colorado and empower our young generation to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/MyCECtena/ or email mycec.tena@gmail.com.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
As the only nonprofit pediatric hospital in our region, Children’s Hospital Colorado is dedicated to serving children and their families. We provide not just expert pediatric care, but also groundbreaking research and vital family support services, ensuring that families stay healthy long after a diagnosis.
Each year, we care for over 294,000 unique patients across our four hospitals and numerous outpatient clinics—truly embodying our mission to care for Colorado’s children and their families. Our commitment to providing expert pediatric healthcare is made possible through your generous support.
We believe that every child deserves a life filled with limitless possibilities, which is why we welcome all children, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Your contributions help us make a significant impact every day, from healing broken bones to treating pediatric cancer. Together, we can ensure that every child who needs us receives the care they deserve. Thank you for going the distance for children who need your support!
For more information visit https://www.supportchildrenscolorado.org/ or email dbaesel@childrenscoloradofoundation.org.
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Children’s Tumor Foundation
The Children’s Tumor Foundation is dedicated to finding effective treatments for neurofibromatosis (or NF) by funding mission-critical research. Affecting 1 in 2000 people worldwide, NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and may lead to blindness, deafness, bone abnormalities, disfigurement, learning disabilities, disabling pain, and cancer. For more info, please visit ctf.org. To learn more about our participation in the Colfax Marathon, please email nfendurance@ctf.org.
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Colorado Doula Project
Colorado Doula Project is a grassroots non-profit organization providing free logistical and emotional support for people accessing abortion in Colorado. We’re a 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon partner to support and celebrate our community.
For more information visit https://www.coloradodoulaproject.org or email development@coloradodoulaproject.org.
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Colorado Firefighter Calendar
Colorado Firefighter Calendar is a non-profit organization that produces the official Colorado Firefighter Calendar to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Burn Center. Firefighters from around the state contribute many hours to help raise funds, educate and increase awareness for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center and the Burn Camp Programs. These men and women represent one of the noblest professions and the calendars serve as a tribute to all firefighters and the people they help every day. Net proceeds received from the sale of calendars and special events directly benefit the Burn Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado and burn centers across the state. For more information about us, visit www.cofirefightercalendar.org. For more about our participation in the Colfax Marathon, contact Parisa Zohoori, pzohoori@cofirefightercalendar.org.
Colorado Mama Tribe
Colorado Mama Tribe provides support, resources, and community to women raising children with medical and special needs in Colorado.
Studies have shown that people in care-giving role are twice as likely to suffer from depression, and while the moms in our group are some of the strongest, they are in desperate need of a support network to maintain their mental health.
Our moms regularly deal with things like:
Frequent and long hospitalizations. Sleepless nights for their children’s medical interventions and sleep disorders, having to learn complex medical, insurance, therapy, and governmental systems to get the services their children need. Higher risk of child loss. Isolation and loneliness.
Please consider supporting these moms by choosing to run for us and our children! Choosing Colorado Mama Tribe as your charity partner would make a huge difference for our organization allowing us to better care for their medically and behaviorally complex children. We would be incredibly grateful for choosing to run WITH us.
For more information visit www.coloradomamatribe.com or email info@coloradomamatribe.com.
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Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
The Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation provides aid and support to Colorado Fire Fighters and their families if they are victims of a tragedy. The CPFF Foundation was founded in 2002 by Colorado Professional Fire Fighters who recognized the tremendous void left in the lives of their Brothers and Sisters in times of suffering. Many of these needs can go overlooked after a tragedy, and from this financial void, the purpose of the CPFF Foundation was forged. If you choose the CPFF Foundation as your charity partner you’ll be giving directly to Fire Fighter families in times of need. For more information about our participation in the Colfax Marathon, please contact Tyler Hecox, satirepro@gmail.com
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Compassion International
Compassion International works to end child poverty by connecting vulnerable children with local churches who care for them holistically—mind, body, and soul.
We are excited to partner with the Colfax Marathon as an avenue for those who resonate with our mission to provide for urgent needs of the most vulnerable.
Homelessness. Medical emergencies. Natural disasters. Dangerous drinking water. The funds you raise will go to support children experiencing these challenges and share hope when they need it most. We hope you’ll partner with us to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name!
For more information visit https://www.compassion.com/ or email TeamCompassion@us.ci.org.
Crazy Love Africa
The Mission of Crazy Love Africa is to serve, restore, empower, and strengthen vulnerable women in Uganda. Help us empower women in Uganda through your spirit and strength at the Colfax Marathon!
For more information visit https://crazyloveafrica.com/ or email crazyloveafrica@crazyloveafrica.org.
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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Team Challenge
Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s endurance program, created to raise funds to accelerate the progress of breakthrough inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research, education, and support for those suffering from IBD.
Anyone can participate in Team Challenge, and we are excited to partner with the Denver Colfax Marathon to make our miles meaningful. We’re a community united to help find cures for millions of Americans living with IBD.
For more information visit https://teamchallenge.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ or email kgunsur@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Rocky Mountain Chapter
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives to tackle the disease from all angles. We provide expert care for people with CF through our nationwide network of accredited care centers and people with cystic fibrosis and their families get the tools and support they need to lead healthy lives today.
For more information visit cff.org or email rockymountain@cff.org
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s
Our mission is to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. We provide essential information, practical tools, and inspiration to people living with Parkinson’s. We fund early-phase, innovative research that focuses on exercise, speech, movement, and other factors that affect quality of life.
Over 35% of the Foundation’s revenue comes from Team DPF – our grassroots fundraising community that is made up of individuals who have a passion for helping improve the quality of life for people affected by Parkinson’s. Join us as part of Team DPF at the Colfax Marathon and help inspire others to live well today. Team DPF fundraisers run for a cause and can earn fun team swag like tshirts, tumblers, running apparel and branded Patagonia sweaters! For more information or to join Team DPF, email Rebecca Reifel at rreifel@dpf.org or visit www.teamdpf.org.
Denver Buddhist Temple
The Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temples follow the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. For more than 100 years, the Denver Buddhist Temple has been a friendly and welcoming community. We’re participating in the Colfax Marathon to raise funds for the upkeep of our aging building and to foster camaraderie amongst the Sunday school, temple members, and other affiliate groups who use the temple facilities.
For more information visit tsdbt.org or email shannonumetani@gmail.com.
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Denver Fire Department Foundation
The mission of the Denver Fire Department Foundation (DFDF) is to support Denver’s Fire Department by providing public education, through efforts to improve firefighter safety and quality of life, and with direct resources to meet firefighter needs thereby improving public safety in the City and County of Denver. Most recently, DFDF raised funds to support a dedicated physical/occupational therapist. This program helps injured firefighters return to work within the safest, shortest amount of time possible. Physical therapy also helps firefighters with proactive programs to avoid injury. for more information about us and about our participation in the Colfax Marathon, please contact Laura Douglas, laura@denverfirefoundation.org.
Denver Kids
Denver Kids empowers students to positively shape their lives, successfully complete high school, and pursue post-secondary options. For more information about Denver Kids, please visit www.denverkids.org. To learn more about our Denver Kids charity partner program, please contact Madeline Crea, Madeline_Crea@dpsk12.net.
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Denver Public Schools Foundation
DPS Foundation is the strategic fundraising partner for Denver Public Schools. Powered by the generosity of our donors, we have demonstrated the power of public education and impacted the lives of students across DPS for more than a quarter of a century. We engage our community, educators and DPS to accelerate progress and we help to find the most impactful ways to empower teachers, fuel engaged learning, and support students and their families. Some of our programs include career development classes, afterschool programs, A to Z Fund classroom grants for teachers, and middle school sports. Our goal is to help make sure every student, in every school, has the tools and resources to reach their fullest potential. To learn about our Colfax Marathon nonprofit partners program, contact Katie Wienecke at katie_wienecke@dpsk12.net. For more information visit, https://dpsfoundation.org/colfax-marathon/
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Attention animal-loving runners: Your donations make a difference! As a Colorado non-profit conservation organization, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) relies on our donor community to help us fund the world-class care we provide to our 2,500+ animals—and protect their wild counterparts around the globe. Your donations ensure that we continue to live our mission —Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations—each and every day. DZCA is excited to offer NEW fundraising incentives this year when you sign up to run on DZCA’s behalf. Make a difference for wildlife while meeting a major personal milestone!
For more information email support@denverzoo.org.
https://denverzoo.org/events/colfax-marathon/
Family Tree
Family Tree partners with all people to prevent and overcome the interconnected issues of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness and promote safety, healing and stability across generations. The Denver Colfax Marathon is a great opportunity to for team building and fundraising for Family Tree and another engagement for our donors and corporate supporters.
For more information visit https://www.thefamilytree.org/colfax-marathon or email rham@thefamilytree.org.
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Fetal Health Foundation
Fetal Health Foundation supports families receiving a fetal syndrome diagnosis, funds life-saving research, increases fetal syndrome awareness, and shares leading medical information on fetal syndromes. Over 800,000 pregnancies in the United States yearly are affected by a fetal syndromatic issue. Sadly, over 200 babies a day die from complications due to these conditions. The Fetal Health Foundation is the only organization to provide support, awareness, and fund research on all fetal syndromes. We work to provide the HOPE so many families need during a diagnosis. For more information about us, visit www.fetalhealthfoundation.org. To learn more about our involvement with the Colfax Marathon, contact Lonnie Somers, lonnie@fetalhope.org.
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Firefighters of Aurora Benevolent Fund, Inc.
The mission of the Firefighters of Aurora Benevolent Fund is to provide multi-faceted support to the members of the Aurora Fire Rescue, their families, and the First Responder community at large.
Core Values
Provide compassionate service to the members of the Aurora Fire Rescue, their families and the first responder community
Provide discrete, timely, fair, and unbiased assistance with an emphasis on confidentiality
Provide the maximum support possible
Ensure the sustainment and growth of the FABF fund
For more information please visit www.thefabf.com
Forging Youth Resilience (FYR)
Forging Youth Resilience (FYR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers young people to build physical and mental strength for life by providing access to a network of community-based fitness programs, nutrition education and mentorship.
We use fitness as a tool to teach imperative life skills like perseverance, grit, determination, resilience and confidence to prepare our athletes to face the challenges life throws their way with grace, maturity and strength.
Headquartered in Denver, CO, we thought becoming a charity partner with the Denver Colfax Marathon would be a great way to get our surrounding community involved in our mission. This partnership will allow us to expand our reach, make an even greater impact on under-resourced youth in Colorado and across the country, and continue to work towards creating a world where all young people feel strong, capable, and confident to become the best version of themselves.
For more information visit https://forgingyouthresilience.org/ or email christina@forgingyouth.org.
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Friends of DHA (Denver Housing Authority)
Friends of DHA is a nonprofit that empower individuals to thrive and break free from the cycle of poverty and achieve lasting economic independence.
Our funding supports programs and initiatives that help low-income individuals and families in five key focus areas: Youth Development, Community Engagement, Digital Literacy, Economic Self-Sufficiency, and Healthy Living/Aging-in-Place. Through these efforts, we create lasting opportunities for growth, security, and self-reliance for the residents we serve at the Denver Housing Authority.
For more information visit https://www.friendsofdha.org/ or email hkopas@denverhousing.org.
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Girls on the Run of the Rockies
AT GIRLS ON THE RUN, THE FINISH LINE IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
Girls on the Run is an after school empowerment program for girls in 3rd-8th grade – giving them skills and experiences to navigate their world confidently and to unleash th
eir limitless potential! We teach girls life skills through a curriculum of engaging lessons and fun running activities. At each season’s conclusion, the girls complete a celebratory 5k run that gives them a lifelong memory of accomplishment. Visit www.girlsontherunrockies.org to learn more! To run with us, contact Lisa Johnson, lisa.johnson@girlsontherunrockies.org.
Growing Home
Growing Home’s mission is to foster a healthy and successful North Denver Metro community by serving those in need in the areas of food, housing, parenting education, and lifelong stability.
For more information visit https://growinghome.org/ or email shane@growinghome.org.
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Jeffco Prosperity Partners
Jeffco Prosperity Partners (previously Jeffco Human Services Foundation) is a nonprofit, community-based organization created to promote innovations that move families from poverty to prosperity. We’re thrilled to join the Colfax Marathon to shed light on our impactful work in Jefferson County. Every contribution from this event directly fuels services and opportunities that empower Colorado families to thrive! Join us in making a difference today.
For more information visit https://www.jeffcohumanservicesfoundation.org/colfax-marathon or email rdunaway@jeffco.us.
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Juntos Community
Our vision is to help undocumented families access upward mobility and build generational wealth. We’re running to create awareness about and defend the “DACA” program for Dreamers, students, and professionals! We’re also running to create pathways for undocumented Coloradans to live healthier lives and thrive financially through our C3 Juntos advocacy program.
For more information visit www.juntoscommunity.org or email info@juntoscommunity.org.
Latinas First Foundation
Established in 2011 the Latinas First Foundation was created to provide a critical network and support for Latinas to reach their highest potential. The organization provides scholarships, mentorship and networking opportunities, and honors Latina Trailblazers and Unsung Heroines. Latinas First is focused on the cultural and historical contributions of Latinas to the state of Colorado and strives to herald a new generation of professional Latinas who will contribute to our communities.
For more information visit latinasfirst.org or email latinasfirstelevate@gmail.com.
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Live by Living
Live By Living connects cancer survivors and caregivers with nature and one another through walks, hikes, mountain retreats, and online classes. By partnering with the Denver Colfax Marathon, we aim to expand our reach, sharing the healing power of nature, exercise, and connection with more individuals while strengthening collaborations that support our mission.
For more information visit https://livebyliving.org/ or email katie@livebyliving.com.
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Love for Lily NICU
Love for Lily is a non-profit serving families and medical teams in the Neonatal ICU (NICU). Our mission is to empower, support and connect families to help ease their journey through the NICU and thrive inside the hospital and at home. By participating in the Colfax Marathon with Love for Lily, you are joining a community of people who believe that no one should have to walk the NICU alone.
For more information visit https://www.loveforlily.org/colfax-marathon/ or email love@loveforlily.org.
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Make-A-Wish® Colorado
Make-A-Wish® Colorado creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Founded as one of the first Make-A-Wish chapters in 1983, Make-A-Wish Colorado has granted over 6,000 wishes to children across the state of Colorado. For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit wish.org/colorado or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @wishcolorado. To join our Charity Partners team, contact Tina Stroman at tstroman@colorado.wish.org or call 303-750-9474.
For more information visit: www.wish.org/colorado
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Mentally United – Empowering Mental Health
Mentally United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower mental wellness and build stronger, stigma-free communities. We offer free mental health resources, lead engaging workshops, run powerful community campaigns, and amplify real voices through our podcast, We Are Mentally United.
Our vision is simple: a world where mental health is supported, understood, and never silenced.
In 2026, we’re proud to return to the Denver Colfax Marathon to champion the mental health benefits of movement, nature, and connection. Join our 5K team and walk or run to raise awareness, break stigma, and receive a FREE Mental Health Goodie Bag just for signing up and being our “Wellbeing Ally”
To sign up for the race or to get more information, email us at contact@mentallyunited.com.
To receive FREE mental health resources or to support our mission, visit us: www.mentallyunited.org .. And like always Stay United! 🙂
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Mile High United Way
We are the hand-raisers, the game changers. For more than 130 years, Mile High United Way has united the full force of the community to fight for the education, health, and financial stability for everyone in Metro Denver. Our mission is to unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good.
For more information email volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org
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NAMI Colorado
National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado (NAMI) is dedicated to building communities of recovery and hope by educating, supporting and advocating for individuals affected by mental illness and their families. NAMI Colorado provides: free education classes about mental illness to the community; support groups for those with mental illness and their families; and political advocacy for all concerned. For more information on how NAMI helps visit www.namicolorado.org and to learn more about our Colfax Marathon charity partner program, contact Ray Merenstein at 303-321-3104 or info@namicolorado.org.
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No Kill Colorado
No Kill Colorado wants Colorado to be the safest state for homeless pets.
No Kill Colorado is an advocacy organization that works with shelters and rescues and the public to save all healthy and treatable pets in Colorado. Our mission is to make Colorado the safest place for homeless pets. Please join our No Kill Colorado team to help us spread awareness for homeless animals in need and to raise money in order for us to assist in the facilitation of any programs and services needed to save lives in Colorado! For more about our participation in the Colfax Marathon, visit www.nokillcolorado.org or email jessi@nokillcolorado.org.
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NORD Running for Rare
The mission of NORD is to improve the health and well-being of people with rare diseases by driving advances in care, research and policy. Participating in DCM allows folks to contribute to furthering the mission of NORD while increasing awareness of all that NORD has to offer to the rare community.
For more information visit https://runningforrare.org/ or email runningteam@rarediseases.org.
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One Colorado
One Colorado is the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for LGBTQIA+ Coloradans and their families. We’re running in the 2024 Denver Colfax Marathon to support inclusive, safe, and affirming communities across Colorado. Join us in celebrating progress and making strides for equality!
For more information email development@one-colorado.org.
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Outdoor Lab Foundation
Outdoor Lab has been enriching the lives of sixth-grade and high school students in Jefferson County for more than 60 years. This week-long, overnight camp experience can be one of the most transformational forms of experiential education a young person can receive in Jeffco and it fosters profound personal growth in students. Beyond the lessons in outdoor skills, natural history, communication, teamwork, and leadership that are part of virtually any outdoor experience, at Outdoor Lab, there is an underlying process through which the experience is rendered meaningful in the lives of the participants. The Outdoor Lab Foundation exists to inspire community support for, and advocate on behalf of Jeffco Schools Outdoor Lab Program. We provide support through four foundational priorities: the tuition assistance program, intern stipend program, High School Leader program, and site support program.
For more information visit https://www.outdoorlabfoundation.org/outdoor-lab-school/what-is-outdoor-lab.html or email misha.shearer@outdoorlabfoundation.org.
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Paisley Project
Our mission is to provide essential tools and resources to support widows to survive, heal, grow, and thrive after their loss. We’re joining the Denver Colfax Marathon to support our cause and extend our reach to those who can use our services!
For more information www.paisleyproject.org or email mnelson5816@gmail.com.
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Realm of Caring
Since 2013, Realm of Caring (RoC) has served anyone in need of more information about cannabinoid therapies. Through revolutionary research, innovative education, and empowering global community connections, RoC seeks to facilitate and encourage the mainstream acceptance of transformative, plant-powered therapies to benefit individuals and families and serve healthcare providers as well as the hemp and cannabis industries. RoC cherishes a vision that has remained unchanged since day one: the belief that the quality of life matters.
For more information www.realmofcaring.org or email info@realmofcaring.org
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Revital Colorado
Revital Colorado brings a proactive approach to serving those who serve us. We provide support and encouragement through a variety of services that revitalize mind, body, and spirit to our Frontline.
For more information visit https://www.revitalcolorado.org or email klong@revitalcolorado.org.
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Rocky Mountain Communities
Rocky Mountain Communities builds brighter futures and inspires hope by providing affordable housing and resident-focused services throughout Colorado. Since our founding in 1992 we have supported more than 16,500 families and we currently own and manage 10 affordable housing communities that are home to 2,500 individuals, including more than 900 children. We are very excited to connect and partner with our amazing community through the Denver Colfax Marathon!
For more information visit https://rockymountaincommunities.org/ or email contact@rmcommunities.org.
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Runners for Public Lands
Runners for Public Lands is the nation’s leading advocacy organization representing runners in protecting the environment.
Running is the largest, most diverse, and one of the fastest-growing outdoor recreation groups in the United States. As our sport grows, we envision running becoming a sport where: everyone feels like they belong, all landscapes are protected and celebrated for their ecological, cultural, and recreational value, and runners have an influential voice in outdoor recreation and the environmental movement.
Join us to protect the people and places you run with.
For more information visit https://www.runnersforpubliclands.org or email info@runnersforpubliclands.org.
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Rutledge Cancer Foundation
The Rutledge Cancer Foundation was founded in 2011 after 15-year-old Carley Rutledge was diagnosed with Stage IV Ewing sarcoma. After a relapse in 2012, Carley participated in a groundbreaking vaccine trial that kept her cancer in remission for eight years. Tragically, her cancer returned in 2020, and she passed away at 27.
Our mission is to ease the impact of cancer on adolescents and young adults (AYAs), raise survival rates, and find a cure for sarcomas and other solid tumors.
We’re excited to return to the Denver Colfax for our fourth year! Last year, we had 130 runners and raised $16,000, which helped us form our first partnerships with St. Luke’s and Children’s Hospital Colorado. This year, we aim to expand those partnerships and help even more AYAs in the greater Denver area.
Carley made Colorado her home after six years at CU Boulder and loved everything about Denver—her job, her friends, and the parks like Sloan’s Lake and Cheesman. An avid runner, the Colfax half marathon was always her favorite.
By joining or donating to Carley’s Cool Cats, you’re supporting the more than 90,000 AYA cancer patients diagnosed each year and helping meet their unique needs.
Together, we can bring a brighter, healthier future to AYAs battling cancer.
For more information visit https://rutledgecancerfoundation.org/about/#mission or email kelly@rutledgecancerfoundation.org.
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SAME Café Denver
SAME Café Denver is a donation-based, fair exchange nonprofit restaurant that serves healthy food to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Our mission is to create community through healthy food access. We believe in healthy food, community, and dignity for everyone. SAME Café has been serving healthy food and creating community on East Colfax for 19 years.
For more information visit www.soallmayeat.org/denver or email info@soallmayeat.org.
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Sobriety House
Sobriety House is the oldest licensed residential drug and alcohol treatment center in Colorado. We’ve been in the community since 1967! We are a state-licensed nonprofit organization offering the most affordable care for those seeking treatment for addiction. Our staff is experienced and passionate about helping clients achieve lifelong sobriety! We are constantly looking for ways to share our passion for helping people with our community. We see the Colfax Marathon as an opportunity to meet and engage in a fun and healthy activity while bringing awareness to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health. The long journey to sobriety starts with a single step. Join us this year as we run for the brothers, mothers, friends, children, and all those that still suffer out there. Your support will allow us to grow our reach and help those that need us most.
For more information visit www.sobrietyhouse.org or email meganr@sobrietyhouse.org.
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Southern Plains Lands Trust
Providing a refuge for runners is one of our main goals at the Southern Plains Land Trust – we are protecting over 60,000 acres of shortgrass prairie habitat for American pronghorn, deer, bison and other runners!
We’re participating in the 2024 Colfax Marathon because we want to channel our inner pronghorn and run for the cause, while introducing you to our prairie preserves in southeastern Colorado.
Prairie wildlife is in desperate need for more space to run and roam. Bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, badgers, and all the wild ones will thank you!
For more information visit www.southernplains.org or email info@southernplains.org.
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Special Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics Colorado is dedicated to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them achieve their full potential and experience the joy of sports. Through the power of sport, Special Olympics Colorado promotes inclusion, empowers athletes, and fosters a sense of community. We believe that every athlete, regardless of ability, should have the opportunity to participate in sports and be celebrated for their achievements.
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics Colorado has served thousands of athletes across the state, providing them with the tools, support, and encouragement they need to succeed both on and off the field.
We currently support over 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across Colorado.
To learn more about how you can support Special Olympics Colorado or get involved, visit https://specialolympicsco.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @specialolympicsco
To join our Charity Partners team or for more information, contact Kelly Naze at knaze@specialolympicsco.org
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The Other Side Academy
Support Us in the 2024 Colfax Marathon by running for a cause!
We’re participating in the 2024 Denver Colfax Marathon to support The Other Side Academy, a unique rehabilitation program empowering individuals with a criminal history to transform their lives and find a purpose in helping others. Help us make a difference through your generous donation.
Your donation will directly impact the local community by fostering a safer environment and reducing recidivism. The ripple effect of your support extends far beyond individual lives, creating a positive change in the community at large.
For more information visit https://www.theothersideacademy.com/denver or email ashlee@theothersideacademy.com.
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Transformative Justice Project of Colorado
TJP provides comprehensive support services to system-impacted young people aged 10 to 25, including culturally-responsive mental health care, legal representation & advocacy, and education assistance. One of our core values is community—we believe in the power of working together to build a world where we keep kids in school and out of prison. Participating in the Colfax Marathon allows us to build connections with the incredible Denver community and raise awareness for the vital work we do to dismantle systemic racism while supporting and empowering young people in Colorado.
For more information visit www.tjpcolorado.org or email erin@tjpcolorado.org.
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Volunteers of America Colorado
Volunteers of America Colorado seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the communities we serve.
Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, VOAC changes the lives of over 100,000 people in-need each year. VOAC’s services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services. We support veterans experiencing homelessness who have been under-served, and provide a safe place for women, men, and children escaping domestic violence.
THANK YOU for running the extra mile for the most vulnerable in our community!
To learn more about us visit https://www.voacolorado.org/ or email grasel@voacolorado.org.
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Water for People
Water is a Human Right.
Water For People believes in a world where everyone has safe drinking water, forever.
We partner with local governments, businesses, and individuals, providing the support they need to bring clean water and sanitation systems to their own communities. Then we ensure they have the resources they need to maintain those systems now and in the future. The local government provides the structure. The local shop owner provides the materials. The local entrepreneur makes repairs.
And the local family gets clean water for a lifetime.
For more information visit www.waterforpeople.org or email volunteers@waterforpeople.org.
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We Don’t Waste
We Don’t Waste believes that food should go to people, not to landfills, and be accessible to all. We increase food access and protect the planet by rescuing and repurposing food, while educating and advocating to increase food security and decrease food waste.
For more information visit www.WeDontWaste.org or email development@wedontwaste.org.
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Wholly Kicks
Wholly Kicks is a non-profit organization whose presence in Aurora, Colorado, and the Denver Metro area, exists for the purpose of “walking with” those in impoverished areas or those at risk of or, experiencing homelessness. Through the distribution of new shoes and socks, the focus of Wholly Kicks is to mentor and build relationships in “walking with” individuals experiencing economic disparity.
Wholly Kicks provides new shoes and socks to children and adults through large events and personal interactions on the street, in shelters, in Title 1 schools, with community non-profits, to case managers, at motels, and low-income housing units.
For more information visit https://whollykicks.org/ or email info@whollykicks.org.
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Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.
This effort requires the passion and commitment of friends, supporters, and like-minded organizations that enable us to fulfill our mission. With their collaboration and support, we strive to ensure that when those who serve come home, they’re afforded every opportunity to be as successful as a civilian as they were in the military.
MISSION: To honor and empower wounded warriors.
VISION: To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.
Wounded Warrior Project Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN #: 20-2370934
Click here for more information or email wwpfundraise@woundedwarriorproject.org
