Colorado's running news, events and results source Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:45:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/22/registration-now-open-for-the-pumpkin-pie-5k-coming-to-denver-november-18/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=90984 The Pumpkin Pie 5K is coming to City Park in Denver on Saturday, November 18, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Runners and walkers can take advantage of a flat and fast course, and then enjoy a slice of sweet and tasty pumpkin pie at the finish.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/16/when-running-is-too-much-of-a-good-thing/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150579 Athletes consistently train hard to optimize performance. They follow an effective exercise program with rest and recovery days. In comparison, compulsive exercisers move their bodies for reasons other than to enhance athletic performance.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/13/run-the-christmas-sweater-5k/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=75520 Get into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Sweater 5K! Runners and walkers, young and old, are invited to join us at Washington Park in Denver for a flat, fast course. Dress in a tacky sweater – the more tinsel, bows, reindeer and candy canes, the merrier. It’s not a fashion faux pas if you’re supposed to wear it!]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/10/ghosts-and-goblins-5k-registration-now-open/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=90980 The Ghosts and Goblins 5K will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at City Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun run. The races kick off at 9am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/07/parker-wolfe-leads-wild-3000m-race-with-meet-record-in-zurich/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150587 The 2026 Diamond League Zurich delivered a thrilling race for Colorado native Parker Wolfe. He led a stacked men's 3000 meter race field across the finish line.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/04/early-bird-pricing-for-the-labor-day-half-marathon-10k-and-5k-in-parker/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=89857 Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on September 4. 2023. The race features a flat, fast half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, which is located about 30 minutes to the southeast of Denver. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a new personal record! And if you’re in it just for the fun, well, we totally catch your drift. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/18/hot-topics-in-sports-nutrition-from-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=148617 Athletes commonly struggle with gastro-intestinal (GI) issues, ranging from nausea to diarrhea. Athletes who participate in running sports that jostle the intestines or exercise in the heat for prolonged bouts are particularly prone to GI distress.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/06/weight-gain-and-muscle-gain/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=148603 When people gain weight, they also gain muscle as the body adapts to be able to carry the heavier load. Hence, people with obesity tend to have a lot of muscle—more than leaner people!]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/07/cookie-chase-5k-returns-for-4th-year/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=77022 The Cookie Chase 5K run and walk will return to Denver for a fourth year on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. With themed shirts, finisher’s medals, disposable bib chip timing, free photo downloads, and more, this is a great value and a family friendly fun run and walk. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/25/sports-nutrition-caffeine-and-carbs/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=115007 The American College of Sports is a professional organization for sport science researchers, educators, exercise physiologists, sports dietitians and doctors. At ACSM's Annual Meeting more than 4,500 members from around the globe presented their latest research.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/17/olympic-medalist-jenny-simpson-collapses-at-track-event/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:51:29 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=146308 The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she reportedly collapsed and needed CPR.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/17/megan-kimmel-pikes-peak-marathon-record-holder-dies-at-45/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:34:41 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=146305 Megan Kimmel, the Colorado-born skyrunner who broke a 37-year-old Pikes Peak Marathon record and won races on three continents, has died at the age of 45. The International Skyrunning Federation announced her death on Instagram on June 15, 2026. No cause of death has been made public.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/31/run-the-flamingo-day-5k-on-june-4/ Sun, 31 May 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=88866 The Flamingo Day 5K run and walk will return for a fourth year on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. With themed shirts and finisher’s medals, the race is a fun way to stay healthy, active and motivated in your fitness goals.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/23/athletes-glp-1s-helpful-or-harmful/ Sat, 23 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=141805 GLP-1s work by curbing one's appetite and slowing gastric emptying. A user feels full for a long time because the food stays in the stomach longer. This curbs hunger and food noise—incessant thoughts about food that can fill one's brain.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/15/denver-colfax-marathon-race-weekend-is-here/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:41:46 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=144499 The Denver Colfax Marathon race weekend is here! Here's a guide to logistics and race day information.]]>