Regional News

Sunny skies and pristine running conditions set the stage for the Platte River Half Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay, which started in downtown Littleton and ran along the South Platte River Trail before finishing in front of the Buckhorn Exchange. Thousands of runners took part in the event, which not only features a half marathon, but also hosts a relay, consisting of three legs of 5 miles, 5 miles and 3.1 miles.
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The 29th Annual Runnin' of the Green 7K kicked off in downtown Denver, welcoming over 2,000 runners, walkers and spectators to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday.  Temperatures were chilly to start, but with the wind remaining at bay and the sun eventually making an appearance later in the morning, it was a perfect morning for the event.
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Jacques Sallberg was nothing short of impressive, while Melody Fairchild overcame a fall late in the first 2 km loop to dominate the masters races at the USATF Cross Country Championships at River’s Edge Golf Course in Bend. For the junior races, it was Paul Roberts and Michelle Magnani who reigned supreme on the snowy and icy terrain.
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Pristine race conditions welcomed hundreds of participants to the Super Half Marathon and Game Day 5K, leading to new overall course records set in both distances for both the men and the women.
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In its 32nd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Brie Oakley of Grandview High School (Aurora, Colo.) as its 2016-17 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Oakley was surprised with the news by two-time Olympian and Pro Distance Runner Molly Huddle.
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Pristine winter running conditions welcomed participants of the Frosty's Frozen Five and Ten Mile at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.  The second race of Colorado Runner's Winter Distance Series featured five and ten mile races along the flat and fast Platte River Trail.  Afterwards, runners and walkers basked in the sunshine and enjoyed snacks and beverages while the top finishers were announced.
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To say there were tough conditions at the Christmas Carol Classic would be an understatement.  The 6th annual event kicked off at City Park in low, single digit temperatures after a night that saw almost a foot of snow dropped throughout the front range.  Spirits were warm, though, and a couple hundred brave souls came out for the 10K, 5K and Tiny Tim 1K, which is the second event in the City Park Winter Running Series.
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Temperatures were chilly, but the atmosphere was warm for the Santa Stampede 10K and 5K on at Hudson Gardens in Littleton.  The event kicked off this season's 2016/2017 Winter Distance Series hosted by Colorado Runner, followed by the Frosty's Frozen Five and Ten on January 21st and the Snowman Stampede on February 18th.
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At the 13th Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon, Brie Oakley of Colorado dominated the girls’ 5K race to win in 17:10.1, a remarkable rise in a sport that she took up less than 18 months ago.
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The fourth annual Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K kicked off under sunny skies and seasonally cool temperatures.  The event is hosted by Colorado Runner events and features two flat and fast race distances around City Park, a free kids fun run, and abundant slices of pumpkin pie at the finish.
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