Regional News

Living Journeys, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance, emotional support, and enrichment programs to those impacted by cancer in the Gunnison Valley, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Living Journeys Summit Hike, Half Marathon, and 10K. The events will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado.
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It’s no secret that Colorado’s natural beauty is key to our state’s tourism and economy, and the pandemic welcomed many people to our parks and mountains. It seems, though, the spike may have only been temporary.
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Courtney Dauwalter has made trail running history becoming the first runner ever to win the Western States 100 and the Hardrock 100 in the same year – breaking the course record that she set in last year’s race.
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Hot off the heels of Courtney Dauwalter’s record-breaking performance at Western States using her signature Endurance Fuel flavor, Dauwaltermelon, Tailwind Nutrition is gearing up for the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run, where its Endurance Fuel will be served at aid stations and Recovery Mix made available to runners as they finish.
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The Life Time Silver Rush 50 Run and Ride took place on back-to-back days this weekend, bringing more than 1,600 runners and cyclists representing 43 states and 10 countries to Leadville. Athletes ages 16 to 74 years old took on various event distances as part of this family-friendly, challenging endurance weekend, helping kick off the race series’ 40th year of racing in the magical Cloud City.
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Wearing a sun hat, aviator sunglasses, and a heavy backpack, John Jepkema of Craig, Colorado leaned against the Bright Angel Trailhead. To anyone passing, Jepkema looked like just another of the 5.9 million people who visit the Grand Canyon each year. But after an exhausting five-day overnight trek, Jepkema, at age 91, had become the oldest person to cross the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot.
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Central Pennsylvania’s beautiful landmarks and stunning scenery played host to the inaugural edition of IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania triathlon on Sunday, July 2. Participating athletes were treated to an IRONMAN 70.3 journey through Happy Valley and the iconic Penn State University campus that included rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. In the age group men’s race, Matthew Guenter (Boulder, Colo.), in the 25-29 age group, was the first to cross the line with a time of 4:19:30. Caroline Moyer (Malvern, Pa.), also in the 25-29 age group, crossed the finish line first in the women’s race with a time of 5:00:55.
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The Cookie Chase 5K run and walk will return to Denver for a fourth year on Saturday, July 8, 2023 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.
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The 2023 USATF Colorado Grand Prix kicks off this weekend! At each of the five Colorado championship races, athletes and clubs will earn Grand Prix points that will accumulate through the year towards a year-end point total. In 2023 we are offering Grand Prix series for both individuals and clubs with a total of $9500 in prize money available.
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