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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The city’s ‘26.2 Mile Block Party’ Combines Entertainment with Revamped Race Route

Runners can expect a rockin’ tour to roll through Denver on October 17th as the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon will feature redesigned race route.  The course will feature several newly inspired sections of the race route, including more scenic tours of the parks and a loop past the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

“This new course should certainly result in faster times than the Denver marathon course of years past,” said Alan Culpepper, winner of 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon who recently joined the Competitor Group as an Operations Manager. “There are fewer turns and more straight paths. With the larger field we’ll also be implementing a wave start to alleviate bottlenecks and help runners hit their stride.”

Rookie runners and serious speedsters alike will appreciate the fine-tuned tweaks to the former Denver Marathon, with less turns, more straightaways and wider running lanes to allow for passing. The new course will still highlight many of the popular features of past years, including many of Denver’s major landmarks including the Denver Art Museum, the Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, Denver Zoo as well as City, Cheesman and Washington Parks.

The course has little to no elevation change and is certified by USA Track & Field as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Participants can expect more runner amenities that make for a better race experience, including additional port-o-potties, medical stations and water stations.

But the most noticeable difference in from years past will be the miles and miles of entertainment. Live local bands, decked out water stations and vivacious cheerleaders will provide quality entertainment along each mile of the course, motivating runners to the finish, where the real celebration begins at Civic Center Park.

The newly designed start and finish lines on Bannock Street allow for a spectacular culmination of festivities in Civic Center Park. Runners and spectators can partake in the community-wide celebration at the Finish Line Festival and enjoy a headliner act playing center stage at the amphitheater in the park.

“With more than 14,000 runners expected to participate this year, we wanted to invigorate the existing course with our signature Rock ‘n’ Roll sound and energy, while continuing to showcase Denver’s majestic Rocky Mountains and lush green parks,” said Shannon Davis, Event Manager. “We look forward to welcoming many of our loyal Denver runners and we encourage new runners to challenge themselves in this fantastic destination.”

Full course descriptions of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon, including turn-by-turn directions and course maps, are located at online at denver.competitor.com. Information regarding Kids Rock Denver presented by McDonald’s will be available soon. For more information, or to register please visit competitor.com or call 800-311-1255.

About Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver
A Competitor event, the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & 1/2 Marathon and ING Rock ‘n’ Roll Relay will welcome more than 14,000 participants to Colorado on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Live bands and cheerleaders will entertain participants along every mile of the scenic course, which starts near the State Capitol in downtown Denver and travels past many of city’s major landmarks and parks. The race concludes with a finish line festival and headliner concert at Civic Center Park.

A two-day Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race weekend at the Colorado Convention Center on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16. The free expo is open to the public and will feature the latest in running apparel and nutrition products.  Online registration for the event is open at http://denver.competitor.com.

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

2010 Event set for Sunday, October 17, Registration special for first 500 runners

Rock n Roll Denver Marathon and Half Marathon 2010

Denver, CO – January 12, 2010 – The Competitor Group (CGI) today announced that online registration has opened for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon and Half Marathon. The race, scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2010, is expected to draw over 15,000 runners and will feature entertainment along every mile of the scenic course. The Mile High City will come alive with runners and spectators creating a community-wide celebration that culminates with a rockin’ post race celebration at the Finish Line Festival in Civic Center Park.
The 2010 event will utilize the existing Denver Marathon race course that begins in front of the State Capitol, and travels past many of Denver’s major landmarks including the Denver Public Library, Art Museum, Larimer Square, the Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, as well as City, Cheesman and Washington Parks. The course has little to no elevation change and is certified by USA Track & Field as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

Online registration for the event is open at www.runrocknroll.com. The first 500 runners to register for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon can take advantage of special entry fees, which will offer registration for the half and full marathon events at $55 and $70, respectively.

“The majestic Rocky Mountain backdrop coupled with the area’s lush green parks makes the Denver marathon course a runner’s delight,” said Kari Logan, Event Director. “We look forward to welcoming many of our loyal rock ‘n’ roll alumni and offering a host of new runners the opportunity to challenge themselves in this fantastic destination.”

Alan Culpepper with Race Directors Anton Villatoro and Dave McGilvary announce Rock n Roll Denver

Event weekend will begin on Friday, October 15 with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the Colorado Convention Center. The free Expo, where all participants pick up their race number, t-shirt and timing tag, will feature up to 100 exhibitors with samples, the latest in running gear and sports apparel, and a full schedule of interactive clinics.

Last October, the Denver Marathon announced becoming the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver as part of a national series of fourteen musically themed marathons and half-marathons. Launched in 1998, the groundbreaking concept uniquely combines entertainment with a 26.2-mile road course. The series, which originated in San Diego, includes events in Phoenix, Nashville, Seattle, Chicago, Virginia Beach, San Jose and San Antonio.

For more information or to register for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon & ½ Marathon, please log onto www.runrocknroll.com or call 800-311-1255.

Chris Siemers winner of the 2009 Denver Marathon

About The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series
Produced by The Competitor Group, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series is known for lining race routes with live bands, cheerleaders and themed water stations. The original Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego is still recognized for its record setting inaugural event that brought 15,771 participants across the finish line. Today, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has spread to fourteen cities nationwide, creating the first national series of marathons and half-marathons, which annually attract more than 300,000 participants. For more information, please visit www.runrocknroll.com.

About The Competitor Group
Competitor Group, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a leading endurance media and event entertainment company dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycling and triathlon. CGI owns and operates 36 national events delivering more than 350,000 professional and amateur participants in 2010. CGI publishes four magazine titles with a combined monthly circulation of over 800,000 and has recently launched an online endurance community at competitor.com delivering over 1.5 million monthly unique visitors and over 25 million page views.  Further information about Competitor and its media properties can be found at www.cgimediakit.com .