Colorado's running news, events and results source Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/25/registration-now-open-for-the-pumpkin-pie-5k-coming-to-denver-november-18/ Tue, 25 Aug 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/2026/08/18/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 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization for exercise scientists, sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, and other health professionals, educators, and researchers who work […]]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/15/run-the-christmas-sweater-5k/ Sat, 15 Aug 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/2026/08/12/ghosts-and-goblins-5k-registration-now-open/ Wed, 12 Aug 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/2026/08/09/early-bird-pricing-for-the-labor-day-half-marathon-10k-and-5k-in-parker/ Sun, 09 Aug 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/2026/08/06/weight-gain-and-muscle-gain/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=148603 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization for exercise scientists, sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, and other health professionals, educators, and researchers who work […]]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/03/elite-vs-recreational-athletes-how-to-fuel/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=148599      Relatively few elite athletes have actually participated in research studies that advance the science of sports nutrition. Elite athletes may hesitate to join studies because they/their coaches don’t want to […]]]> 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/2026/07/05/july-4th-race-results/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:29:55 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=147228 July 4th is the second largest running day in the country. Colorado had no shortage of events in 2026. There were at least 25 races across the state this year.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/01/usatf-mountain-running-teams-to-compete-at-wmra-mountain-running-world-cup-finales/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:36:54 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=147070 The 2026 USATF Mountain Running Teams have been named. The 19 athletes (some of the athletes will run multiple events on the team) hail from 11 states and range in age from 22 to 46. The teams will compete at the 2026 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup Finales.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/22/usatf-colorado-announces-2026-grand-prix-series-featuring-six-race-lineup-and-10000-prize-purse/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:23:55 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=140895 USATF Colorado has announced the return of the USATF Colorado Grand Prix for 2026, featuring a dynamic six-race series, a continued “home meet” format, and a total of $10,000 in prize money for top-performing clubs and individuals.]]> 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/2026/06/11/lakewoods-coppi-wins-mountain-running-national-trail/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145884 It was a sunny morning with temps in the 60s in Sunapee, New Hampshire for today’s USATF Mountain Running Championships that set off at 9:00 for the men’s race and 9:15 for the women. The Sunapee Scramble also played host to the Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships , and  served as the selection race for the 2026 USATF Classic Mountain Running Teams.]]> 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.]]>