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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.

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Sage Canaday

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One of the country's top ultrarunners of recent years, Sage Canaday won the USATF trail marathon championship in Moab earlier this month. That win gave him some momentum heading into The North Face 50-mile championships in December. Sage…

Perez, McNeil Win Pumpkin Pie 10K; Evans, Warly Win 5K

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The fourth annual Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K kicked off under sunny skies and seasonally cool temperatures.  The event is hosted by Colorado Runner events and features two flat and fast race distances around City Park, a free kids fun run, and…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Sarah Pizzo

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October went by too fast!  Looking back on last month, Denver's Sarah Pizzo won the Altra U.S. Skyrunner Series.  The series outcome went down to the very end with Pizzo needing every point from the finale at the Flagstaff Sky Race. Pizzo…

Issue 74 (Winter 2016/2017)

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Running has become an all-encompassing lifestyle. And I think that’s awesome. During the first running boom, you had to be a super fast, super fit dude like Colorado’s own Frank Shorter. And while Frank is amazing and I wish I were like…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Megan Kimmel

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Colorado native Megan Kimmel has been dominating the trail running scene for years.  Her accolades include big race wins such as Run the Rut 28K this past September, the North Face 50 Mile Championship in December, the 2015 Flagstaff Sky…

Fulk-Gray, Brasovan Win Hot Chocolate 15K; Crespin, Leer Win 5K

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The smell of chocolate was in the air Sunday morning as the popular Hot Chocolate 15K and 5K made its annual stop to Denver.  The event surpassed last year's numbers and welcomed over 7,000 runners and walkers in both race distances.  Every…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Michael Aish

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They say actions speak louder than words, and for Mike Aish, that statement couldn't ring more true.  The Colorado Kiwi has let his accolades do the talking, including collegiate titles, big marathon wins, and most recently, a string of…

Exclusive Athlete Interview: Junko Kazukawa

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There's a fire that burns deep inside Junko Kazukawa, but you probably wouldn't realize it upon first glance.  Her small frame, spunky personality and humble nature are the perfect compliment to her fierce tenacity, incredible drive and …

Aziz, Arendt Win Farmers 5000

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Almost 500 participants toed the line for the 35th Annual Farmers 5000 in Wheat Ridge. It was a picture-perfect morning, with sunny skies, warm temperatures and a fun atmosphere. Hosted by - and supporting - Wheat Ridge High School, the…