Colfax Ambassador TEAM

You have seen them around the state and country … a group of people excited to talk about running, getting active, and all things Denver Colfax Marathon. The Ambassador Team is a huge part of what has grown the weekend into the largest in The Rockies and celebrating the 20th Anniversary in 2026!

The Denver Colfax Marathon Ambassador Team promotes the event through social media, participating in local run groups, helping our 150+ charity partners, creating videos/reels, providing photos of being active, and assist at the Health and Fitness Expo, all part of keeping the Denver Colfax Marathon brand active in the running community.

These are positive and enthusiastic runners that represent the running community at it’s finest!

What Qualities We Look For: 

• Passion for the Denver Colfax Marathon and the running community 
• Outgoing personalities that are welcoming all to running
• People with a positive, engaging social media presence 
• Willingness to volunteer, offer solutions, give constructive feedback, and be involved with Charity Partner Program
• Ability to focus on community engagement in addition to personal experience 

What Ambassadors are Expected to do: 

• Participate in the 2026 Denver Colfax Marathon and be willing to share their training journey 
• Volunteer at Race Weekend Expo in the Relay Zone at least 8 hours welcoming 1,200 Marathon Relay Teams
• Post about the Denver Colfax Marathon weekly on social media 
• Represent the Denver Colfax Marathon at run clubs
• Create content to be used on Denver Colfax Marathon social media 
• Be available for media and public speaking engagements 
• Wear race gear and support our partner brands when representing the race 
• Commit to be actively engaged from August 2025 to June 2026 

What Ambassadors Receive: 

• Race entry into the 2026 Denver Colfax Marathon – Marathon, Half Marathon, or Urban 10 Miler
• Running gear
• ASICS shoes
• Fun meetups
• Tickets to Colorado Running Hall of Fame
• Opportunity to be featured on the Denver Colfax Marathon website, Instagram, eNewsletters, and in the official race program
• Training and support
• Product samples and discounts
• and more! 

How to Apply: 

Applications are currently closed and the team is reviewing all of the videos and information submitted. There are a ton so it is going to take a bit, but stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 Denver Colfax Marathon Ambassador Team!

Questions? Contact us at Ambassador@RunColfax.org

Melissa Wood - Ambassador Team Manager

Running is my opportunity to spend time outside, to get some fresh air, enjoy the sunshine, and to breathe! I love running races and meeting other runners. In recent years I’ve “fallen off” of my running habit as I’ve been spending a lot of time in the gym (perhaps this year I’ll find the perfect balance of both). For the 2024-2025 season I hope to get back out to a few more races (either running or volunteering), and to hit up a few run clubs in the Metro area!

Favorite race distance: Historically, the half marathon, but I’m working to enjoy the shorter distances more as well – hopefully this year I’ll learn to love the 10k distance!

Spot me at these races: Colfax 2025, of course… and before that, it’s all TBD!

Playing through my headphones: Might be an audio book, may be a super-random playlist, could be one of the Two Friends Big Bootie Mixes… or sometimes <<gasp>> I might go sans-headphones!!

On my plate for a post-race meal: I’m all over the place with what I crave, but 9 times out of 10 it ends up being a buffalo burger with pepperjack cheese and avocado…and of course a HUGE side of fries! Or tacos. I will say YES to tacos 100% of the time!!!

My special race-day ritual: First I hope beyond hopes that I wake up on time & get my bum outta the door timely (there have been more than a handful of races that I’ve run straight from the car to cross the start line)! But if I do it all right, the day starts with a calm little walk with my super-senior doggo, Maggie, then it’s time to don the running gear, grab the headphones, and get to the race where I get to see FRIENDS!! And, no matter how the morning goes, food with friends and a solid nap post-race!

Advice for future Colfax race participants: Since there are so many race options for Colfax, make sure you pick the right race for you! Know what you want out of it (speed, sights, fun, etc.) and take a gander at what each race has to offer. Then sign up & put in the miles. And, no matter how your race rolls out, find a way to enjoy the party – both on course and after at the park!!!