2027 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.
Applications opening soon for the 2027 Team. We keep it easy with a few questions and a submitting a 1 minute video!
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!
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. For the 2025-2026 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 since I’m not putting in as many training miles as I once did!
Spot me at these races: Colfax 2026, 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 (I blame my many years of pacing races for this)!!
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 by snagging some munchies for breakfast, 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: Pick the right race for YOU – there are so many options for distances, so consider what you want out of race day (speed, sights, fun, etc.) and take a gander at what each race has to offer. Then sign up for the race that speaks to you & put in the training miles. And, no matter how your race rolls out on race day, find a way to enjoy the party – both on course and at the park after you’ve finished and earned that medal!!!
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