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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.

Jones, Koch Win Platte River Half Marathon

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Sunny skies and pristine running conditions set the stage for the Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay, which started in downtown Littleton and ran along the South Platte River Trail before finishing in front of the…

Parks, Curwood Win Runnin’ of the Green 7K

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The 29th Annual Runnin' of the Green 7K kicked off in downtown Denver, welcoming over 2,000 runners, walkers and spectators to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday.  Temperatures were chilly to start, but with the wind remaining…

Issue 75 (Spring 2017)

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Welcome to the event Guide for 2017! These pages are packed with every type of race you can imagine. We have traditional running and walking events, as well as trail races and multisport races, such as triathlons. Once you’re scoured the…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Becky Wade

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Global adventurer Becky Wade jetted to Ethiopia following her third-place finish at the Houston Marathon. Now back stateside, Wade tells us about her most recent marathon, her move to Colorado, and what's next. She is our January "Runner…

Colorado Runner Exclusive Athlete Interview: Adam Rich

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In a running world full of myriad strategies, tips and methods of training, Adam Rich's motto is simple: pedal to the metal.  He doesn't advise that everyone follow it, but he contributes much of his running success to his no-holds-barred,…