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The Top Six Rocky Mountain Cities For Runners In 2022

The Rockies extend north to south between Alberta and New Mexico at altitudes varying from 6500 feet to 14,440 feet (1,981 m - 4,401 m). This is a great place for runners because it has many different terrains to choose from. There are over 600 miles worth of running trails here! And with an average elevation of 7,000 feet (2,134 m), it's perfect for those who are looking to get a little bit of a workout while they're on vacation.
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The Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series Schedule is Released

The Vail Recreation District is excited to announce the return of the Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series in 2022! We can't wait for another great season with challenging courses, beautiful outdoor venues, spectacular views, fun prizes, community building and, of course, delicious donuts from Northside Kitchen!
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Niwot Grad Sets American Record

Elise Cranny, a 2014 Niwot graduate, sliced more than 14 seconds off Shalane Flanagan's existing American indoor record in the women's 5000m with a 14:33.17 to place second at the Hemery Valentine Invitational at Boston University on Friday. Cranny, an Olympic finalist at Tokyo last summer, covered the final 3000m of her race in 8:32.43 as she moved to No. 6 on the all-time world indoor performer list.
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Colorado Marathon Registration is Open

The Colorado Marathon is a gorgeous race held annually in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 2022 will take place on May 1, 2022. Registration for 2022 is open for our 4 races (marathon, half-marathon, 10k, and 5k). A lot of marathons are certified Boston qualifiers. Our course happens to be one of the most successful at providing qualifying performances. The Colorado Marathon is an environmentally conscious event, thus we will only have online registration in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of paper waste and other resources. 
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Kara Goucher diagnosed with neurological disorder

The running community was shocked on Tuesday when Kara Goucher, one of America’s most accomplished distance runners, announced that she will no longer be able to participate in the sport she loves. The two-time Olympian explained in an Instagram post that she had been diagnosed with repetitive exercise dystonia and that if she did not drastically cut back on her running, she’d not only risk losing her ability to run, but even to walk.
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Boulder Road Runners Give Large Gift to CU Running Program

The Boulder Road Runners club today announces it is giving the CU cross country, track and field programs a gift of $24,000. This is the largest single gift in club history. The money will kick-start important long-term fundraising by the Boulder Road Runners, as well as immediately benefit CU’s men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams. The gift was presented at the beginning of the Colorado Indoor Invitational at the CU indoor track facility.
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