https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/ Colorado's running news, events and results source Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:46:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/10/ghosts-and-goblins-5k-registration-now-open/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=90980 The Ghosts and Goblins 5K will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at City 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. The races kick off at 9am. Runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/07/parker-wolfe-leads-wild-3000m-race-with-meet-record-in-zurich/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150587 The 2026 Diamond League Zurich delivered a thrilling race for Colorado native Parker Wolfe. He led a stacked men's 3000 meter race field across the finish line.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/04/early-bird-pricing-for-the-labor-day-half-marathon-10k-and-5k-in-parker/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=89857 Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on September 4. 2023. The race features a flat, fast half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, which is located about 30 minutes to the southeast of Denver. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a new personal record! And if you’re in it just for the fun, well, we totally catch your drift. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/04/creatine-and-bloating-six-options-to-consider/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:43:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150856 Creatine has moved well beyond the weight room. Plenty of runners now take it alongside a training plan built on steady weekly mileage and long runs, drawn by research on strength, recovery and repeated hard efforts.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/03/bolderboulder-co-founders-steve-bosley-and-frank-shorter-recognized-among-colorados-150-most-influential-coloradans/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150498 As Colorado celebrates the 150th anniversary of statehood, the Denver Post has recognized BOLDERBoulder co-founders Steve Bosley and Frank Shorter among the state’s 150 most influential and notable figures.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/01/five-pieces-of-mens-work-gear-that-earn-their-place-outdoors/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:59:06 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150307 Colorado can make getting dressed for outdoor work surprisingly complicated. A cold morning can turn into a warm afternoon, rough terrain can destroy flimsy footwear and an unexpected storm can […]]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/09/01/a-colorado-home-maintenance-checklist-for-people-whod-rather-be-outside/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:55:25 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150304 Colorado offers no shortage of reasons to leave the house. Between running trails, mountain hikes, bike paths, ski weekends, and community events, most people would rather spend a Saturday enjoying the state than dealing with preventable home repairs.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/31/vail-trail-running-series-wraps-up-with-meadowgold-trail-race/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150266 Join the Vail Recreation Department on Saturday, Sept. 12 for the MeadowGold 11K & 5K, presented by the Town of Minturn. This event is the seventh and final race in the 2026 Vail Trail Running Series. ]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/31/getting-to-colorados-mountain-races-travel-guide/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150495 Colorado's mountain race calendar draws runners from every state. Reaching the start line can take real planning. Travel logistics deserve attention too.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/25/strength-training-for-endurance-athletes-what-a-personal-trainer-adds-to-a-running-plan/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:39:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150301 Endurance athletes tend to think in terms of miles. Training plans are built around running volume, pace, and the long runs that build aerobic capacity, and for good reason, since endurance is built through endurance work.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/25/common-running-injuries-and-when-to-see-a-physical-therapist-instead-of-resting/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150298 Running is one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of exercise, but it comes with a well-known downside: injuries. Most runners, sooner or later, encounter some form of pain or injury, and when they do, the instinctive response is usually to rest and hope it resolves.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/25/strength-training-for-runners-why-a-coached-gym-program-prevents-injury/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:22:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=150296 Ask most runners about their training, and they will talk about mileage, pace, and races. Ask about strength training, and many will admit, a little sheepishly, that they do not do much of it.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/24/7-simple-steps-to-order-club-gear-without-stress/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:46:56 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=149993 Ordering club gear is the task that lands in your lap simply because everyone else looked away. The moment you accept the job, every member suddenly develops a detailed opinion about collar colors and sleeve lengths.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/24/6-ways-quitting-smoking-fixes-your-run/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:43:38 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=149989 Quitting smoking improves running through six distinct physiological changes, including carbon monoxide clearance, cilia recovery, faster inter-session recovery, better altitude performance, and a manageable craving window, and those changes arrive in a predictable sequence starting within the first 48 hours.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/08/24/7-simple-design-secrets-for-runner-friendly-towns/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:38:22 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=149986 Runner-friendly towns share seven specific infrastructure and programming decisions (connected routes, right-sized trailhead parking, family play areas, year-round facilities, strategic lighting, a predictable race calendar, and strong local running culture) that transform trails from amenities into daily habits.]]>