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Derek Griffiths is the owner of Colorado Runner. He is also the race director for all events produced by Colorado Runner Events. An avid runner since middle school, Derek has completed over 50 marathons with a PR of 2:41:09 set at the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 2003.

Dauwalter wins Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run

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On a hot day at the Western States 100 - where the heat reached 106 degrees at the mile-78 river crossing - winners Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter alighted fires of their own. Courtney finished in the second-fastest time ever by a…

Curtis, Dobson Win La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie

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The 2018 La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series kicked off this past Saturday with the Boneyard Boogie presented by The Dusty Boot. The beautiful point-to-point course started at the Boneyard Trailhead and took runners on switchback single…

Donut Dash a Sweet Success

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Almost 1,700 participants converged on City Park this past Saturday for Colorado Runner's inaugural Donut Dash 5K and 10K. The weather was warm and sunny, providing a beautiful backdrop for a fun morning to enjoy the sweet satisfaction of…

Issue 80 (Summer 2018)

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Colorado weather is warming up and that means that prime racing season is underway. There are so many exciting races to choose from, from urban road courses to mountain getaways on the trails. You’ve put in the miles and are ready for the…