Regional News
Collegiate Recruitment Program Aims to Increase Pool of Potential Olympians
With the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the rearview mirror, USA Triathlon (USAT) has turned its attention to London, England and finding those athletes who will be on the starting line at the Games in 2012.
5430 Sports Opens Registration and Enhances Sustainability Initiatives
Boulder, CO (December 30, 2008) - Registration for the 2009 summer series of 5430 Sports triathlons opens on January 1. The races have all sold out early in previous years, “And, we expect the races to sell out even earlier this year,” says Barry Siff, Owner of 5430 Sports.
Check Out Our Blogs!
One neat feature of our new website is the Blog page. We have gathered numerous blogs from local athletes for your reading pleasure. Every time someone adds a new blog post, the page automatically updates. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Rudolph's Revenge 5K/10K (Littleton, CO)
Littleton, CO (Dec 20, 2008) - A record crowd of just over 600 runners gathered at Chatfield State Park for the fourth running of Rudolph's Revenge, the first race in the Winter Distance Series.
Kara Goucher to Run 2009 Boston Marathon
BOSTON - (December 16, 2008) - In its 24th year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial has announced the signing of Olympian and World Championship bronze medalist Kara Goucher for the 113th running of the storied race on Monday, April 20, 2009.
Rudolph's Revenge This Saturday
Rudolph's Revenge is a 5K and 10K run/walk at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, CO. This race is the first race in the Winter Distance Series. The other two events are Frosty's Frozen Five and the Snowman Stampede.
Carpenter Wins The North Face Endurance 50M Championship
At The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship, a never-before-seen collection of talent vied for the sport’s biggest prize.
Boulder Running Company / adidas Captures USATF National Club Cross Country Crown
SPOKANE, WA - (December 13, 2008) - McMillan Elite and Boulder Running Company / adidas easily took the respective men's and women's titles Saturday at the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships at Plantes Ferry Recreation Park in Spokane, Wash.
2009 Friend For Free Is Back!
It is time to register for the 2009 Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon. Register now and receive a voucher for a friend to run for FREE. Offer ends January 15th!
U.S. Team Announced for 2009 NACAC Mountain Running Championships
Colorado Springs, CO --- The U.S. will host the sixth North American Central American Caribbean (NACAC) Mountain Running Championship in North Conway, NH, on Sunday, July 28.
2009 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Selection Process
Colorado Springs, CO --- The Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team will compete in the 25th World Mountain Running Championships in Campodolcino, Italy on September 6, 2009. Campodolcino is located in the province of Sondrio in the Lombardy region located approximately 100 kilometers north of Milan.
Ford Ironman World Championship Broadcast Sat. Dec. 13
For an 18th consecutive year, NBC will showcase the ultimate showdown of raw athletic competition and human perseverance -- the Ford Ironman World Championship -- on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ET. The 90-minute special, a network television staple since the 1980s, has won a total of 14 Emmy Awards during the race's illustrious history.
Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race (Glenwood Springs, CO)
The 17th annual Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race was run on December 7, 2008 in Glenwood Springs, CO. The race was started to honor the servicemen who lost their lives in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Wanting to increase the popularity of the race, it was developed into a benefit race for the animal shelters around Garfield & Pitkin County.
CMRA Aurora Sports Park XC Race (Aurora, CO)
The 12K distance of the Colorado Masters Running Assoication's Aurora Sports Park XC on Saturday, December 6, 2008 served as the 2008 Road Runners Club of America state championship for cross country.
Colder Boulder 5K Photo Gallery (Boulder, CO)
The Colder Bolder Invitational 5K is a unique race in that it is set up in a wave format based on times from the previous year’s Bolder Boulder 10K. The waves go off every ten minutes based on a two minute interval finishing time from the Bolder Boulder.
Nike Cross Nationals This Weekend!
This weekend, two girls teams from Colorado (The Classical Academy and Fort Collins) will compete for a national cross country title at the Nike Cross Nationals!
Ulrich Completes Record-Setting Run Across America
Idaho Springs, CO (November 23, 2008) – Almost 117 marathons in 52-and-a-half days. That is what ultrarunner Marshall Ulrich completed during his 3,063-mile run across the United States. Ulrich started in San Francisco on September 13, 2008 and completed his run across America in New York City on Election Day, with an official finish time of 52 days, 11 hours, and 58 minutes.
Five From Colorado Qualify For Foot Locker Nationals
Both the boys and the girls races at the Foot Locker Midwest Regional were decided in the final 200 meters. The boys’ race was a two-man show from the mile mark on, when Jakub Zivec and Joseph Manilafasha (left), Denver North, broke away from the pack.
Check Your Turkey Trot Results
Did you participate in a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving? We have all the results! Check your results here...
2009 Canyonlands Half Marathon Registration Now Open
It’s time to start preparing for the 34th Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run! The 2009 event will take place March 21st and entrants will be chosen by lottery. Registration for the lottery is now open and will close December 12, 2008 at 8 PM MST.
