Denver, CO (PRWEB) March 4, 2008 -- The third annual Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon is ready to roll on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 6:00 am with a brand new fast race course. Excitement is building to run the redesigned course along world famous Colfax Avenue in the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood. The Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon invites runners of all ages and level of athletic ability to register online now at coloradocolfaxmarathon.org.

An anticipated 6,000 runners will compete along Colorado's most colorful street in the full marathon (26.2 miles), the half- marathon (13.1 miles) or a relay team comprised of 5 members.

"We listened to last year's runners and made some significant changes. We've got a brand new, fast course," said Dave Walstrom, President of the Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. "This race is a celebration of the vibrant Colfax community."

New This Year:
* It's a completely redesigned course. With expert help from a Runners Advisory Group, the new course starts and finishes in Denver's City Park. The course is USATF certified and a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
* No more hard hills, no net elevation gain, more shade, and great neighborhood diversity. And yes, more porta-potties!
* Over 20 Charity Partners are recruiting runners to raise funds for their organizations in the race.

Registration: Visit coloradocolfaxmarathon.org to register today.
* Full Marathon: $90.00 Registration ($100 after 4/30/08)
* Half Marathon: $50.00 Registration ($60 after 4/30/08)
* Relay Team: $36.00 each, Registration ($40 each after 4/30/08)
Registration fee includes Colorado Colfax Marathon t-shirt and goody bag, discounts on race gear, and finishers certificate.

Sponsors:
Sponsors of the 2008 Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon enjoy promoting a healthy and vibrant community along America's longest main street. Sponsors include The Denver Post, The Rocky Mountain News, 9News, 1stBank, Safeway, Craig Hospital, The Children's Hospital, The Denver Athletic Club, Propaganda Labs, and the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood.

Charity Partners:
Charity Partners encourage runners to raise additional funds for the cause, including The Air Foundation, the American Lung Association of Colorado, American Transplant Foundation, ARC Thrift Stores of Colorado, Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc., The Children's Museum, Colorado Youth for a Change, Craig Hospital, Denver Kids, Inc., the Denver Rescue Mission, the Fetal Hope Foundation, Freedom Service Dogs, Inc., JeffCo Action Center, Inc., Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado, MetroCareRing, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, the Second Wind Fund, Single Mothers of Color, Inc., Warren Village and the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver.

About the Marathon:
The Marathon is owned and operated by the Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc., a non-profit organization formed by the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood to shine a positive spotlight on Colfax Avenue and to foster youth fitness. Net proceeds go to Colorado Kids, a charity dedicated to preventing obesity and promoting fitness for school aged children. Visit coloradocolfaxmarathon.org to learn more.

Calendar Editors, Please Note:
* What: The 2008 Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon, Half- Marathon and Marathon Relay
* Where: The 26.2 mile course has a single start/finish in City Park. The course heads west on vibrant Colfax out to Simms Boulevard. Runners loop back through downtown Denver, east on Colfax to the FitzSimmons Anschutz campus, and finish back in City Park.
* When: The Race will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 6:00 am, at City Park.

2008 National Wheelchair Marathon Championships:
Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 5:55 am, at City Park

Colorado Kids Marathon Milers Fun Run:
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:00 am, at City Park