GoLite, the world's leading manufacturer of lightweight outdoor gear and clothing is pleased to announce that it has joined the Boulder Backroads Marathon & Half Marathon as the event's title and apparel sponsor. Taking place at the Boulder Reservoir on Sunday, September 24, 2006, the GoLite Boulder Backroads Marathon & Half Marathon serves as an official Boston Marathon Qualifier.

Chances are you've heard of Colleen De Reuck.  A Boulderite for several decades and a familiar face on the podiums of top races across the world, De Reuck has certainly made a name for herself.  What's surprising is the dichotomy between her seemingly aggressive, confident racing style and her laid back, relaxed perspective on the sport.

Brothers Tim and Tommy Thwaites have been brewing coffee for almost two decades.  The co-founders of Denver-based Coda Coffee saw their hard work pay off this year as the company won the highest honor in the coffee industry: Roasters of the Year.

A relatively unknown runner at the time, Kim Dobson burst onto the running scene in 2009 with a sub-3 hour marathon in Fort Collins and a shockingly fast first-time Ascent on Pikes Peak. The 26-year-old is a second grade teacher, passionate outdoors-woman, wife of a medical student, and a rising star in the Colorado running scene.