Colorado's running news, events and results source Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:51:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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 Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson is receiving treatment in hospital following a “medical incident” at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a […]]]> 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 […]]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/16/early-bird-pricing-for-the-labor-day-half-marathon-10k-and-5k-in-parker/ Tue, 16 Jun 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/2026/05/31/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.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/15/girls-track-and-field-two-state-meet-records-broken-on-day-1/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:34:56 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=144496 The 2026 Colorado High School Activities Association's Girls Track and Field State Championship began Thursday at Jeffco Stadium. Throughout the first day, 16 individual champions were crowned across the five classifications, in addition to four relay champions.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/15/boys-track-and-field-state-and-meet-records-fall-on-day-1/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:47 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=144493 The 2026 Colorado High School Activities Association's Boys Track and Field State Championship began Thursday at Jeffco Stadium. Throughout the first day, 14 individual champions were crowned across the five classifications, in addition to four relay champions.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/08/sports-nutrition-news-from-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=127300 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization with more than 14,000 members who are sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, exercise scientists, sports psychologists, and other health professionals who work with athletic people.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/26/road-runners-club-of-america-announces-2026-national-championship-event-series/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=128829 The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is proud to unveil the 2026 RRCA National Championship Event Series, celebrating one of the longest-standing traditions in American distance running. Since its inception in 1958, the RRCA Championship Event Series has highlighted top-tier, community-focused races, while recognizing outstanding athletes across the Open, 40+, 50+, and 60+ age groups.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/17/greenland-trail-races-chosen-as-road-runners-club-of-america-national-championship-event-series/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=128832 The 2026 Greenland Trail 50K has been chosen by the Road Runners Club of America to be the associations ultrarunning national championship. Join us on May 2nd for this incredible event!]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/09/donut-dash-5k-registration-is-open/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=65145 The Donut Dash 5K will kick off on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Washington 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 5K kicks off at 9 am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/04/05/black-friday-sale-register-for-the-2023-6-pack/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=86718 Register for the 2023 6 pack in Denver at the lowest price of the year! Take advantage of our black Friday sale! The series includes 6 Denver 5K's.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/05/new-york-city-marathon-accepts-one-per-cent-of-applicants-for-2026/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:18:55 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139759 If you were one of the 240,000 runners who applied to the 2026 New York City Marathon lottery, you may have had better odds hitting your favourite number in roulette.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/03/05/atlanta-track-club-offers-to-pay-runners-prize-money-after-guide-vehicle-mishap-led-them-off-course/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:21 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=139754 The Atlanta Track Club has completed its review of the mistake at the weekend's USATF Half Marathon Championships that cost the front runner of the women's race a spot in the world road running championships.]]>