Colorado's running news, events and results source Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:51:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/22/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 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/2026/06/11/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.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/29/three-age-group-records-fall-at-the-8th-annual-mile-high-mile/ Fri, 29 May 2026 18:40:17 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145020 The 8th Annual Mile High Mile, presented by Sara Vaughn at Liv Sotheby’s Realty, delivered a night of record-breaking performances at Boulder High School on Friday, May 23. Among the hundreds of runners who took to the track, three athletes rewrote the Colorado record books.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/27/bolder-boulder-draws-fourth-highest-registration-mark-in-race-history/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145014 For the first time in the history of a race that began in 1979, the Bolder Boulder was forced to turn away potential customers.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/24/new-champions-to-be-crowned-at-2026-bolderboulder/ Sun, 24 May 2026 11:01:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=144838 BOULDERBoulder today announced the rosters for the International Pro Team Challenge. Athletes from the United States and five other countries will toe the line on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, […]]]> 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/2026/04/26/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/2026/04/24/colorado-track-and-field-future-stars/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=142679 The distance side saw some underclassmen perform incredibly well at the Arcadia Invitational, on top of some huge breakout performances in the sprints and in the high jump, making this week's future stars segment very impressive!]]>