Issue 40 (March/April 2010)

Welcome to the 2010 version of the Colorado Runner Event Guide! Within these pages, you will find information on more than 500 events. Whether you are looking for a 5K or a 100 miler, a race in Denver or a race in Durango, we have you covered. We have even included snowshoe races and multi-sport…

Hit The Dirt on the Green Lake Trail

As you pull in to Crested Butte, the sign reads 8,885 feet. This should be your first indication that this won't be a terribly easy trail run. The birthplace of "extreme," Crested Butte is home to some of the toughest athletes around - harsh adventures are the norm. Nestled in a valley at the road's…

Hit The Dirt On The Barr Trail

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon, I'm writing about the Barr Trail. This lung-burning trail travels from a parking lot in Manitou Springs, which is located just west of Colorado Springs, at 6,650 feet. The U.S. Forest Service trail winds up the east face of Pikes Peak in…