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Colorado’s Bailey Roth Set National Record In 2,000 Meter Steeplechase

Colorado's Bailey Roth brought the crowd to its feet here at New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2014, establishing a new national high school record for the 2000m steeplechase. Roth's 5:41.67 showing was just one highlight stemming from the distance events on the second day of competition at America's high school track and field championships.
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Howell, Wilhelm Win Steamboat Marathon; Long, Wrenn Win Half Marathon; Du Pasquier, Waller Win 10K

Participants, spectators and locals alike couldn't have asked for a better weekend for the Steamboat Marathon. Beginning Friday afternoon, the town of Steamboat began to buzz as visitors arrived and the town woke up from its winter slumber. Thousands of people converged on the town, with almost 1,500 taking part in the Steamboat Marathon races. The event hosted a full marathon, half marathon and 10K. Both the marathon and half marathon were a point-to-point, net-downhill course along the Elk River, and the 10K wound around the town, finishing at the city Courthouse.
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Colorado Running Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Inductees

The Colorado Running Hall of Fame Selection Committee announces the 2014 inductees into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame: Constantina Diţă, Simon Gutierrez, Anita Ortiz, Rick Trujillo, and Priscilla Welch. The 8th annual induction ceremony and reception will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at the Denver Athletic Club. Olympic running legend Frank Shorter, an inductee in the inaugural 2007 class, will be the keynote speaker. The Colorado Running Hall of Fame recognizes Coloradans for their remarkable achievement and influence on the sport of distance running.
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Rich, Ford Win Valentine’s Day 5K

Love was in the air Sunday morning at Wash Park as hundreds of participants came out in the gloomy and cold weather to take part in the Valentine's Day 5K.  The race was the fourth installment of BKB Limited's RUNDENVER Race Series, and proved to be a hit, regardless of the weather, as runners and walkers alike took to the classic Wash Park route, and then celebrated at the post-race festivities that included awards, food and warm beverages for all.
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Steamboat Marathon Celebrates 33 Years of Scenery and Small Town Charm

Northern Colorado’s distinctive scenery and ranching heritage take center stage for the Steamboat Marathon, providing the perfect opportunity for a personal experience among vistas and wide-open spaces. Voted one of the most scenic marathons in the country by Runners World, the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
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Chavez, Arendt Win Great Candy Run

Almost 4,000 runners and walkers took to the course to support the Fetal Hope Foundation - more than any in the race's history.  From top Colorado runners to families and kids with sweet tooth's, Sunday's race was success on several different levels.
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