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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: Alia Gray

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The recent Olympic trials marathon in Los Angeles were run in poor conditions and on a course not conducive to fast times.  Indeed, of the 166 men's starters, just 18 finished inside the 2:19 qualifying mark, and 61 would not finish at all.…

West, Demessie Win Yeti Chase 10K, Knutsen, Valentine Win 5K

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A sold-out field converged on Bear Creek Lake Park Sunday morning for the Yeti Chase 5K and 10K.  You wouldn't think participants were out to chase yetis, though, as the majority of runners and walkers were donning Broncos apparel in…

VFuel Colorado Trail of the Month: Great Western Trail, Windsor

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When people talk about trails in Colorado they don’t typically think of the eastern half of the state," Tyler Sewald, a 2:24 marathoner from Greeley, explains.  "What the eastern plains lack in elevation, they make up in history, scenery,…

“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Ali Williams

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Ali Williams has had a great year on the roads, most recently running 15:51 on Thanksgiving Day at the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. Ali's success made her an easy pick for our "The Runner Box" Colorado Runner of the Month award. In the below…