New for the 2012 race, the Cherry Creek Sneak is now offering a 10 mile course boasting beautiful views of Denver exploring the historic Cherry Creek North neighborhoods and a great turn through one of Denver’s classic parks, Cheeseman Park.

The 5 mile route is also new this year to follow the first part of the 10 mile route.

Registration for all of races including the 5mi, 5k and kids race is now open.
Adults save $5 on registration through the holidays.

http://CherryCreekSneak.com

New in 2012 the Sneak will offer a 10 mile course

Its that time of the year for costumes and cross country races. Sometimes mixed together. Get out and enjoy the fall weather and colors in these fun fall races!

Bill Lawrence competes in the Colorado Cross Classic

October 22, 2011

ReadyTalk OktoberFAST 5K / Family Fun 1K

9am in City Park, Denver
http://www.runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?eID=oktoberfast5k#

Thursday October 27, 2011

Buffer Buffalo 5k

5pm at CU Campus
Help send the CU Triathlon Team to 2012 Collegiate Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! 75% of race proceeds go to CU Tri Team.
http://www.active.com/running/boulder-co/buffer-buffalo-5k-2011

After competing in the 5k, race down to Fleet Feet Sports to get the skinny on compression wear and how it can benefit you.

Compression Clinic

7:15pm at Fleet Feet Sports
More and more people are wearing compression for a variety of reasons, including recovery, performance enhancement and injury prevention. Wondering whether compression is right for you?
http://fleetfeetsportsboulder.com

Saturday October 29, 2011

This Saturday proves to be a packed day of racing, and top the night off by mingling with some of Boulder’s running and triathlon legends at the One World Running Precious Feet Fall Fundraiser.

Eerie Eire 5 and 10k

9:30am Eire, CO
New Course This Year!!!
http://erie.optimistweb.org/

Denver Gorilla Run 5k

11am Denver, CO
A charity fun run with a difference. Everyone who takes part wears a full gorilla costume (yours to keep!) and helps raise funds for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund, an international charity working to save mountain gorillas
www.denvergorillarun.com

Colorado Cross Classic

2:10pm Boulder Reservoir, Boulder
The race is run on the cyclocross course after the amateur races conclude and directly before the Women’s UCI Elite race, featuring some of the top racers in the world (including a recent World Cup winner). The atmosphere should be electric. The course is a minimum of three meters wide, meticulously marked, with some sand, hills, short barriers, and giant crowds.
www.ColoradoCrossClassic.com

MONSTER DASH 5K and Kids Race!

3pm in Old Town Louisville on Main Street
www.MonsterDashRun.com

Precious Feet Fall Fundraiser

5pm at Boulder’s Avalon Ballroom
One World Running is excited to present its Precious Feet Fall Fundraiser (sponsored in part by Fleet Feet). Join us Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Avalon Ballroom for a fun evening of mingling with fellow athletes, dancing, finding some cool silent auction items to bid on, and seeing five local legends-Frank Shorter, Davis Phinney, Connie Carpenter, Layton Kor, and Dave Scott-inducted into the inaugural Boulder Hall of Fame class.
http://OneWorldRunning.com

Monday, Oct 31, 2011

Halloween Fun Run

6pm at Fleet Feet Sports
Fleet Feet is super psyched about our freakishly fun Halloween Social Run on October 31 (of course!) at 6pm at the store. And take advantage of a scary-cool Halloween deal while you’re here: GET 15% OFF ANYTHING AT THE STORE!
http://FleetFeetBoulder.com

Saturday, Nov 5, 2011

Twin Peaks Rotary XC Challenge

9am in Longmont, CO
The 3.5mi Course is run entirely on soft surface (dirt, gravel, grass) so spikes are allowed and encouraged
http:RunningGuru.com

Racing with the Stars 5k

9am Lakeshore Athletic Club Broomfield, CO
http://www.racingwiththestars5k.com

Running Form and Technique One Day Workshop

11:30am till 5:00 in Lafayette, CO
Run faster and further and have a whole lot more fun! Veterans, novices, and everyone in between can improve.
http://www.radiantrunning.com/workshops.html

Saturday Nov 12, 2011

Longmont Turkey Trot

9am Altona Middle School Longmont
2m and 10k
www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special

Saturday Nov 19, 2011

Panicking Poultry 5k

9:30am Boulder Reservoir, Boulder
5k, 1 mile kids run
pp5k.riptidemultisports.com

Thursday Nov 24, 2011

CU Turleys Turkey Trot 5k

10am at CU Potts Field
http://boulderroadrunners.org

Find more races at:
http://www.runningguru.com/EventsList.asp?State=CO&Month=10
http://www.racingcolorado.com/index.php?page=calendars
http://www.runcolo.com/colorado-race-calendar/
http://www.coloradorunnermag.com/calendar/events/

BoulderRunning.com announces the NoBo Park Classic Team Challenge.

The Boulder/Denver area no longer has a shortage of running clubs in the area. Whether you are a serious club team, affiliated with a running store, or just a bunch of friends who like to run together, this is your chance to show your colors and possibly walk away with some serious bragging rights.

Read more about the Boulder Classic race.

Creating a Team

Its quite simple. Register for the race. Then come back to this page and sign yourself and your friends up for the team competition using the form below.

• Teams can be made up of all men, all women, or a mix of both (2 men and 1st woman scores).
• Top 3 runners will score and teams can be up to 5 people, but if you have a large organization that would like to register more, you certainly can.**
• Team members can be a part of either the citizens and the elite races. (subject to change)
• Prizes will be awarded for the top teams in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed. The prizes might go deeper than top teams, and we will at least recognize top the Masters.

Winning teams will enjoy a podium finish, awesome product from local companies, a team photo published on Facebook and media websites, a special web badge to add to their own website or blogs, and exclusive bragging rights around town.

All team results will be posted on BoulderRunning.com

Any questions about the Team Challenge can be directed to todd@boulderrunning.com

Group Registration

You don’t have to field a team to register as a group. In fact contact the race director for special pricing for the more participants you bring. Contact Donna Shaw or Matt Hill for details and promotions for your group. northboulderparkclassic@comcast.net

Declare your Team

Remember filling in the form below is not registering participants for the race, just declaring them on a team. You need to make sure each participant is registered as well.

It’s back….this great historic bike race with added running criterium too. Don’t miss the podium boys and girls….and champagne.

A historic bike race, the North Boulder Park Classic to be held on Sunday July 10th, adds a new twist to this year’s event: Colorado’s first criterium style running race. This new one of a kind high speed, high stakes race looks to bring a whole new level of excitement to the local road racing scene.

Last year Race Director Donna Shaw brought back a classic, the North Boulder Park Classic. Back in the 70′s the race was one of the stages of the Red Zinger bike race and in the 80′s continued as the Coors International Bicycle Classic. At the height of it’s popularity, it was said that as many as 300,000 people descended upon North Boulder Park to witness the Men’s and Women’s Pro Races.

Last year’s race was such a success she had many people, including those in her Monday night running group No Boundries, suggest she put on a running race as well.

The day starts out at 7:30am with the citizens’ 5 lap/5k and will be highlighted by the Men’s and Women’s Elite races also 5 laps/5k. The lap around North Boulder Park is both challenging and fast. The criterium format will allow fans to see the runners come by multiple times and the leaders sprint for mid race “primes”. Qualifying 5k times for the Elite Men is under 17 minutes and 19 minutes for the women.

“We are looking to make this a really fun event for everyone, the spectators as well as the athletes. We have podium presentations with champagne, flowers, podium girls and boys – the works, we try to make it a big deal.” said Shaw

There will be a kids fun area with jumpy castles, the ever popular Kid’s bike race and PeeWee Rally where everyone is a winner, of course the idyllic park. For the adult set there’s a sports expo, food by Ideal Market and a beer garden. It’ll be one of those magical Boulder days at one of Colorado’s most celebrated parks.

There will be an announcer for both the running and cycling events and local celeb Ryan Van Duzer will be on hand circling through the crowds and getting them riled up in his usual style. Chip timing will be provided by Running Bears.

Shaw also has some great sponsors lined up to help make the morning even more festive including Title Sponsor Flatirons Subaru and supporting partners such as Juwi Solar, White Wave Foods and Ideal Market.

Morning Schedule – Sunday July 10, 2011

7:30am – Citizens’ 5 lap/5k – Prizes/schwag
8:20am – Men’s 5 lap/5k – $300/6 places
8:21am – Women’s 5 lap/5k – $300 places

Stick around to watch the exciting cycling action directly following.

You can find more info on their website and on Facebook. Also be sure to follow them on Twitter, and most importantly, come out, race, spectate and spread the word.

http://boulderclassic.net

http://www.facebook.com/pages/NORTH-BOULDER-PARK-CLASSIC-sponsored-by-Flatirons-Subaru/128536267161340

http://twitter.com/#!/boulderclassic

The Boulder 3 Race Series highlights events around Boulder County with some nice prizes. Each of the events is independent. They each have their own community feel, organizers and beneficiaries, but have joined together to promote each other and offer prizes for the series, in addition to the prizes at the individual races. Come out and try some new and different events.

All finishers in all 3 events will be entered into the drawing for the 3 Race Series prizes. The more events you complete, the better your chances to win. The drawing for the 3 Race Series will be held at the Neder Nederland on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the awards ceremony. You do not need to be present to win.

Sunrise Stampede 10k

Saturday, June 11, 2011
Race Start – 2 mi at 8:30am and 10k at 8:40

The Sunrise Stampede is a great  low key local race around the streets of West Longmont. Its perfectly timed a few weeks after the Bolder Boulder, the course is fun and challenging and can often times bring out the best runners in Boulder County. Japanese and Kenyan teams that come to Boulder to train for the summer will sometimes toe the line as well as other local elites who are looking to compete. But don’t let that intimidate you, the race’s intimate tone is set by the old fire truck that leads out the race. There is also a fun and competitive 2mile race option.

More info » http://www.sunrisestampede.com/
2011 Results 10k Results – 2mi Results

Joe Colton’s Off Road Run

Saturday, June 19, 2011

Sadly, this years race has been canceled. Organized by The Boulder Running Company, the 10th annual Joe Colton’s Off Road Run offers scenic races through the beautiful mountain community of Rollinsville, Colorado. Your choice of a 5, 10 or 15 mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide. The course is challenging with hills, high country beauty and awesome views of the Continental Divide. Great training for the Heart & Soul Half Marathon! Kids and families are encouraged to participate in the 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Be sure to stay for the after race party!

Website, although it has not been updated » http://www.joecoltonadventure.org/

Lyons River Run 5k

Sunday, June 26, 2011
Race Start – 8:00 AM Sharp

The Lyons River Run 5K has grown into a strong annual community event with number of participants exceeding 550 runners and walkers for the past three years. To add to the enjoyment the Lyons River Run 5K will be held on the final day of the 35th annual Good Old Days Celebration. Please join us for an exciting, enjoyable, scenic race and take advantage of the numerous attractions at Good Old Days.

More info » http://www.townoflyons.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=206&Itemid=284
Register » http://www.active.com/running/lyons-co/lyons-river-run-5k-2011

Neder-Nederland 5 & 10k

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Location: start and finish in downtown Nederland. Course: gradual uphill first, gradual downhill back into town. 8,400 ft. elevation, on paved roads.

Race Day details are still TBD. It is rumored this race might not happen. Keep checking the website, which is currently down.

More info » http://www.neder-nederlandrace.com
Currently the website is not available

Even after a mild first two months of Colorado weather, Coloradan’s still will look forward to perfect weather for racing in March. Spring is just around the corner and there are plenty of events this month to get you started in the right direction for a happy and healthy 2011.

Races and Events

Sunday, March 6, 2011

That Dam Half Marathon and 5k
10am Cherry Creek Dam Denver, CO

A new addition to the Run Denver Race Series, there are a 5k and a half-mary option

Website » http://www.bkbltd.com/RUNDENVER.htm

Saturday, March 12, 2010

2nd Annual Water Buffalo Stampede 5k
9am Boulder, CO
This 5k benefiting the CU Swim and Dive Team, runs through the CU Boulder Campus and is a Bolder Boulder Qualifier!
Map » Website » http://www.colorado.edu/StudentGroups/swimdive/stampede.html

Olympians Kick Start BolderBoulder Training
10am Flatirons Mall Broomfield, CO

The BolderBOULDER will kick start its official training program with the help of five Colorado based Olympians and professional runners. They will join a team of ‘BoldRunning’ coaches to take prospective participants on a sample fun run.

Director of the BoldRunning program, Ewen North says, “This will be a great opportunity to come out and rub shoulders with runners who have a genuine shot at making London 2012. The idea is also to allow people to sample the training group ahead of time to give them a taster before they commit to the program.”

All abilities welcome. Details »

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Runnin o the Green Lucky 7k
10:15am Denver, CO
Denver’s Classic Irish Jog
Map » Website http://rotg.org

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Boulder Spring Half Marathon, 10mi and 10k
9am Boulder, CO

Addressing the need for a quality early season distance event on the front range, the Boulder Spring Half is the first major half marathon of the 2011 Colorado running season. And for the runner or walker not up for the half marathon distance (13.1 miles), the Boulder Spring Half also features a 10 mile distance as well as a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) distance.

http://www.bouldermarathon.com

Thursday, March 31, 2011

MY RUN Movie Premiere in Colorado

Join us as MY RUN Sprints to 500 Movie Theaters Nationwide on Thursday, March 31, 2011 for ONE NIGHT ONLY Premiere Event. MY RUN is the award-winning inspirational documentary, narrated by Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton. About a real life Forrest Gump, Terry Hitchcock, a modern day super hero who ran 75 consecutive marathons in 75 consecutive days to bring awareness to the struggles faced by single parent families and their children. See what’s possible when physical endurance and the will of the human spirit unite in the MY RUN.

Check here for details and Fathom Theatres in Colorado

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More races can be found at http://ColoradoRunnerMag.com/calendar | http://www.racingcolorado.com | RunColo.com

Burn off extra calories at a homegrown Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving is a time for bringing family and friends together, sharing in what we are thankful for. This will be my first time in 15 years I will not be in Colorado to run with friends and my peers. Luckily Thankgiving Day races can be enjoyed in almost every community. I have found a 4 mile race in my hometown in which I hope to build on that tradition and make a few more friends.

One thing is for sure, I am thankful I am able to be running.

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The season kicks off this weekend with two of the area’s highly competitive races. But, you don’t have to be competitive to join in the fun. Turkey Trot races are a great way to kick off a healthy start to the holiday season. Don’t be surprised to see a few costumed runners out there and most races have a kid’s or shorter race with them.

13 Nov 2010

36th Longmont Turkey Trot
2 mile or 10k
Longmont

Results for the the 10k and the 2mile are posted at BoulderRoadRunners.org

14 Nov 2010

Panicking Poultry
5k Run/Walk and 1 mile kids race
10:15am – Boulder at the Rez

THANKSGIVING DAY

Turley’s Turkey Trot
5k Run/Walk
10am – CU Pott’s Field, Boulder

South

Anthem Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
5k, 10k Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids Race
9am – Broomfield

The 3rd Annual Arvada Fitness 5K Turkey Trot
5k Run/Walk
8am – Arvada

The Turkey Chase
10k – 9am
5k – 9:15am
Arvada

Make room for more pie by running both!

Mile High United Way 37th Annual Turkey Trot
4mi – Corral Start
10:15 – Wash Park, Denver

North

Loveland Turkey Trot
5k
8:30 – Loveland

Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run
4 mile and kids fun run
10am – Fort Collins

Find more races around the state at RunColo.com ColoradoRunnerMagazine, or RacingColorado.com

April Racing

A big day of racing coming up Sunday April 25th. Technically you could double in the 5k that day at the Distance Carnival then rush over to the  EarthDay 5k at CU’s Pott’s Field. Make sure to check out the other events going on for the remainder of the month

April 25th

Boulder Distance Carnival -

8:30 am- Boulder Rez

1k, 5k & 15k
http://www.distancecarnival.com/

Earth Day 5k

10am – Boulder Potts Field in the CU Research Park
5k
http://www.conservationcenter.org/events-earthdayrace_2010.htm

Cherry Creek Sneak

9:15 am – Cherry Creek, Denver
Walk or run in 5-mile, 5k, 1-mile sprint timed courses. A 1/2-mile Kids’ Fun Run makes it fun for the whole family.
http://cherrycreeksneak.com/

April 27th

Dash n Dine #3

6:30 pm- Coot Lake, Boulder
5k
http://www.withoutlimits.com/detail.php?id=dnd

Other Events

April 22

Open Water Swim & Wetsuit Tips

7:15 pm – Fleet Feet Sports

The swim part of a triathlon can be the most intimidating part of the event. With preparation, tips on where to position yourself in the pack, and the right equipment, you will have success in open water. At this clinic, Eney Jones, Masters swim champion and former NCAA swim champion, will discuss:

1. Swim drills that will help you practice sighting
2. The importance of learning to breathe on both sides
3. How to calm yourself if you panic
4. How to pace your swim & relax your stroke
5. The importance of finding a good fitting wetsuit and comfortable goggles
6. How to put on and take off a wetsuit

Please RSVP, 303-939-8000.

April 24

Free Skin Cancer Screening

2-3:30 pm –Fleet Feet Sports

Local dermatology professionals will be at the store to evaluate any suspicious skin spots or offer advice on skin care.

April 28

Is Barefoot Best?

6:30pm – Alta Physical Therapy
Don’t miss an exceptional panel discussion about the pros and cons of running barefoot.

PANEL OF EXPERTS:
Alan Culpepper – 2x Olympic distance runner & owner of Solepepper Sports
Bobby McGee-World renowned expert in running biomechanics
Charlie Merrill- PT specializing in the treatment of running injuries.
Melody Fairchild-Professional runner and coach.
Danny Abshire- Co-founder of Newton Running.
Aaron Anderson-Pedorthist with over 14 years experience in orthodic design.

April 29

Why Use a Heart Rate Monitor When you Train (and how do you use it anyway!)

7:15 pm –Fleet Feet Sports
Come learn the benefits of training with a heart rate monitor… it can be your best training partner. The talk will not be overly technical but will focus on what you can achieve with your training, how HR monitors can help prevent over training and facilitate smarter training.

Polar and Garmin reps will be onsite to answer questions about different HR monitor models.

Runnin' O the Green 7k - photo by Ryan Martin

After a cold first two months of the year, Coloradan’s were quite pleased by the warm welcome of March. Spring is just around the corner and there are plenty of events this month to get you started in the right direction for a happy and healthy 2010.

Gatherings |   Races |   Ongoing

Gatherings

Friday March 5, 2010

Solepeppper F.I.T. Training Kickoff
Meet the coaches, receive 20% off clothing and shoes and 30% off Zeal sunglasses during the event! Also, Suzie Collyer will be here offering free mini-massages and an ongoing massage deal of $50 for a 1 hr. massage to all F.I.T. members!

More at Solepepper.com »

Thursday March 11th

No Boundries 5k and 10k program Meet and Greet

5:00 to 6:00 pm
Meet the coaches, talk to other runners, register, and enjoy some refreshments!

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Prevent Running Injuries
7:15pm Fleet Feet Sports, Boulder

Join Dr. Tim Lowney of Boulder Sports Chiropractic Center and learn how to prevent common running injuries, including avoiding the pitfalls of over-training.

More at FleetFeetBoulder.com

Saturday, March 13,  2010

Quest to be Your Best: Specific Custom Mental Skills Training Plan Design
More Details »
or at Bobby McGee.com

March 23, 2010

No Boundaries 5k and 10k program

No Boundaries is an effective, fun and supportive Run or Run/Walk Program designed for all fitness and experience levels. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to start running, or a more experienced runner who wants to improve your running, our dedicated coaches will guide you every step of the way.

Meet the coaches, talk to other runners, register, and enjoy some refreshments on March 11th from 5-6pm

More at FleetFeetBoulder.com

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Running Form Workshop
11:30am – 5:00pm Boulder, CO

Run Faster and Further and Have a Whole lot More Fun. Veterans, Novices, and Everyone in Between Can Improve

Included in the workshop you receive: Video taping and gait analysis, proper body alignment and principles of movement and individualized critique of your running form.

Read more about the workshop »

Races

Sunday, March 7, 2010

That Damn Run 5k
10am Denver, CO

That Dam Run 5K is the final race in the RunDenver Race Series sponsored by Assurant Health. It takes place at Cherry Creek State Park
RunDenverSeries.com
RMRR March Trophy Series: 3mi
9am Crown Hill Park in Lakewood
http://rmrr.org

Sunday, March 14, 2010

March 14th must be your lucky day as there are 3 races to choose from. Everything from the 5k, Lucky 7k, 10k, 10mi up to the half-marathon.

1st Annual Water Buffalo Stampede 5k
9am Boulder, CO

This 5k benefiting the CU Swim and Dive Team, runs through the CU Boulder Campus and is a Bolder Boulder Qualifier!

Map »
Website » http://www.colorado.edu/StudentGroups/swimdive/stampede.html

Runnin o the Green Lucky 7k
10:15am Denver, CO

Denver’s Classic Irish Jog

Map »
Website http://rotg.org

Boulder Spring Half Marathon, 10mi and 10k
9am Boulder, CO

Addressing the need for a quality early season distance event on the front range, the Boulder Spring Half is the first major half marathon of the 2010 Colorado running season. And for the runner or walker not up for the half marathon distance (13.1 miles), the Boulder Spring Half also features a 10 mile distance as well as a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) distance.

http://www.bouldermarathon.com

Ongoing

Fleet Feet Sports Fun Runs

In-Step Training Group

Whether you are training for a race or just looking for someone to run with for general fitness, our runs are for you. Meet at the shop at 5:30pm!
instepbldr.com

Solepepper Sports

Every Saturday Solepepper Sports hosts a group run. We run from the Solepepper Sports store location twice a month and meet at various trail heads in the area twice a month.
Solepepper.com

Without Limits Productions Resurrects Historic Boulder Series

Dash n Dine 5k Race Series at Coot Lake

After a 2 year absence, Boulder’s favorite Spring training series returns! Former Race Director Greg Cunningham created one of the best Tuesday night series around, and Without Limits Productions is very proud to bring back the legacy. The DASH n DINE centers on a laid back friends and family atmosphere.

The Without Limits Staff couldn’t be more excited that Greg has entrusted the tradition and future of this series to Without Limits. Rest assured that all the favorite aspects of the series will be kept intact, but expect Without Limits to build upon the races reputable legacy with some of the additions and twists that have made WLP famous!

Each race takes place at Coot Lake out by Boulder Reservoir (map) at 6:30pm. Runners test their mettle out on the course, and when they sprint across the finish line they make their way across the street to Tom Watson Park for a post-race cookout featuring healthy and delicious fare! What better way to finish off the night than a bar-b-que with your fellow athletes while awards are presented!

The Wounded Warrior Project will continue to benefit as $1 of each athlete’s entry goes to this needed cause.

View of Dash n' Dine course. Photo courtesy of Greg Cunningham

Race Details

Race dates are: Tuesdays at 6:30 April 13, 20, 27th and May 11, 18 and 25th.

You can register through Fleet Feet Sports, Road Runner Sports and The Boulder Running Company and online through Without Limits.com

$17 Pre-race and $20 day-of registration.

They are offering 4-packs and 6-packs. Register for a 4-pack and receive a free stainless steel coffee travel mug, or register for a 6-pack and receive a free Cocona fabric Headsweats Visor and Travel Mug!

Series awards will be 5-deep in 2 categories [Young Guns 39 and Under, Masters 40+].

The course will be certified by USA Track and Field. Use your time to qualify for one of the 21 waves in the 2010 Bolder BOULDER !

Promo

Course Map

View DASH n’ DINE 5K Series in a larger map

Plan your Calendar

Other events to watch out for from Without Limits Productions are the Freeman Myre Corporate Challenge 5k in July, the Eldorado Cure 4 Miler and the Lory Fest 8k both held in August along with several Triathlons and a cyclo-cross race.

Website: Without Limits Productions : Dash n Dine 5k Series

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