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Perez, McNeil Win Pumpkin Pie 10K; Evans, Warly Win 5K

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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Fulk-Gray, Brasovan Win Hot Chocolate 15K; Crespin, Leer Win 5K

The smell of chocolate was in the air Sunday morning as the popular Hot Chocolate 15K and 5K made its annual stop to Denver.  The event surpassed last year's numbers and welcomed over 7,000 runners and walkers in both race distances.  Every single participant received a full zip jacket in his and hers styles, and a finisher mug filled to the brim with chocolate fondue, dippable snacks and decadent hot chocolate.  What's more, the relatively flat course starting and finishing at Civic Center Park made for a great race with fast times across the board.
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Aziz, Arendt Win Farmers 5000

Almost 500 participants toed the line for the 35th Annual Farmers 5000 in Wheat Ridge. It was a picture-perfect morning, with sunny skies, warm temperatures and a fun atmosphere. Hosted by - and supporting - Wheat Ridge High School, the event raises funding to support various educational and special programs within the school, as well as promote physical fitness and community spirit. With the course winding its way in and around the suburban Wheat Ridge neighborhood, runners and walkers were treated to a relatively flat course.
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Salomon’s Clare Gallagher Snags Leadville Trail 100 Title in 100-Mile Debut

Clare Gallagher of Boulder, Colorado carried Salomon colors to victory in the 2016 Leadville Trail 100, setting the second fastest women’s time in the race’s 33-year history. In her first attempt at the 100-mile distance, the 24-year-old reached the finish in 19 hours, 27 seconds, two hours faster than second-place Maggie Walsh and good for fifth overall behind Ian Sharman of Bend, Oregon, who nabbed his third Leadville men’s victory.
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Theroux, Cranny Win Pearl Street Mile

Overcast skies led to cooler conditions at the popular Pearl Street Mile in the heart of downtown Boulder.  The event is a community classic, with this year’s race hitting the 19th […]
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Nurme, Tiyouri Win Classic 10K; De Vries, Terry Win ADA 5K

Surprising cool - albeit balmy - conditions welcomed runners to the start of the Classic 10K in Colorado Springs on Saturday morning.  The race kicked off early in the morning under cloudy skies, providing runners reprieve from the imminent sun that would appear later in the morning, just in time for the ADA 5K start.
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