Summer Races and Events 2009

Featured Races and Events:

September 20, 2009
ZOOMA Denver Half Marathon & 5 Miler

ZOOMA Denver is the newest women’s footrace in Denver. Courses are flat and scenic and start and finish in Central Park in Stapleton. Check out this post-race party – a “girls’ weekend” delight! Live music, wine, shopping and lots of fun with your fit friends.

Half marathon finishers receive a silver necklace at the finish line and all runners receive a New Balance women’s cut technical race t-shirt. (Men’s sizes also available.) A portion of race proceeds benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Foundation. Free training programs are also available online.
Gather your girlfriends and register today! www.zoomarun.com/denver

July 19th
8:04am start
True Time Trial start, individual start every 5 seconds
City Park Denver

Chip Timed to get true mile spit times
$20.00 pre registered
$25.00 race day registration
An exact 2 mile loop, ran twice
Professionally chipped timed with results to include

Finishing time

Mile splits

Personalized training zones by pace

Run your hardest and reveal your current fitness level
Learn how to make improvements on your goal race pace

Its really a race about you the runner, certainly no last pace in this race cause if you're running, at any pace, you're a winner!
Info at: www.fastforwardsports.net

Want to learn how to time trial like a pro? Read http://fastforwardsports.wordpress.com:80/2009/07/13/fastforward-4-mile-time-trial-is-this-sunday/

August 1st
Angels in Action 5K Benefit Run
Avon, Colorado

The Angels in Action 5K Run/Walk is held each summer to benefit the Crissa Lea Swinford Memorial Scholarship Fund. Each year, the event grows with over one hundred people taking part in the run/walk at Nottingham Park and along the Eagle River in Avon, Colorado.
The 2009 race will be Saturday, August 1st, 2009.

The race benefits The Crissa Lea Swinford Memorial Scholarship. This merit scholarship is awarded to Battle Mountain High School students who display the characteristics displayed by Crissa Lea Swinford. Last year, the fund awarded two $2,500 scholarships to two young women from Battle Mountain High School. All proceeds from the race go directly to the scholarship fund.
Register online HERE

Chip Timing by Colorado Race Timing

If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, please contact Cara Connolly at (970) 845-2049 or cconnolly@slifer.net.

SinglesMingle5k is hitting Denver on August 1st-- come out to mingle, run, & have fun at the premier summer event for active singles! Featuring a morning 5k run/expo in City Park, followed by an evening party at Beta in LoDo, this is one summer event you don’t want to miss!

Special Offer from RunColo : Take $5 OFF your SM5K entry! Use coupon code: funfit when you register on Active.com. (Valid thru July 30th, 2009)

To learn more & sign up, please visit SinglesMingle5k

August 8, 2009
Aflac Iron Girl Denver 5K Run & Walk
Denver, CO

The event leads athletes through the scenic Denver City Park. This event has been named the best 5K in 2007.

The Aflac Iron Girl event experience provides women with a competitive platform and amenities such as: a post-race on-the-go Breakfast Café, newly designed performance shirts sized just-for-women, professional timing, personalized race bibs, custom finisher medals and TriClique jewelry age group awards, post-race giveaways and reusable athlete goodie bags, part of Iron Girl’s “Green” initiative. All participants in the 2009 series will also receive a commemorative Aflac Iron Girl plush duck.

Register now at h ttp://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1658006 and redeem at checkout your $8.00 coupon code CCIGDENRC (case sensitive).

August 15, 2009
AIDS Run Colorado 5K
Denver, CO

Join the 4th annual AIDS Run Colorado on August 15th, 2009!! This USATF Certified 5K fun run begins in beautiful Cheesman Park and winds through the scenic streets of Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood before finishing back in the park. Sign up before July 31st and save $5! The fee is $30 now through July 31st and $35 from August 1st through the event. All proceeds will benefit 30 AIDS service and education providers throughout Colorado. Receive a 2009 4th annual AIDS Run Colorado Commemorative T-shirt when you sign up so visit www.AIDSruncolorado.org to register!!

*New this year- CHIP TIMING with Colorado Race Timing*

AIDS Run Colorado, held in conjunction with AIDS Walk Colorado, is the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest and most successful HIV and AIDS fundraiser. This Celebration of Life Festival includes: speakers and panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, live music, volleyball tournament, vendors, food and beer!

All proceeds will benefit Colorado AIDS Project and 30 other HIV and AIDS service providers
throughout Colorado . Receive a 2009 4th annual AIDS Run Colorado Commemorative T-shirt
for FREE when you sign up at www.AIDSruncolorado.org!!


For more information please contact Molly at mollyd@coloradoAIDSproject.org or call 303.861.9255 ext 155

August 15, 2009
Run the Rock 5k
Conifer, Colorado

‘RUN the ROCK’ is back again this year!

The 2nd annual ‘Run the Rock 5k’ is set for August 15, 2009 at Beaver Ranch in support of the Mountain Resource Center!
'Run the Rock' is one of the few USATF Certified 'All Trail' runs in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The course takes the runner on beautiful challenging jeep trails at an elevation of 8400 ft., through the pines and aspens at Beaver Ranch Open Space Park in Conifer, Colorado, minutes from the Denver Metroplex.

Please join the fun and competition again this year as a runner or walker. We have great prizes too!
Early registration is discounted before July 27. Go to www.rock5k.com.

August 15
The Oyster Urban Adventure Race
Denver, CO

The Oyster Urban Adventure Race is billed as the “Ultimate Urban Adventure Race” for its uncanny ability to combine pure athleticism with thought-provoking strategy. Your team will run-bike-paddle-climb- and perform other crazy athletic stuff to race around the city, answering clues and completing tasks. This amped, one-day race will have you doing things and in places you never experienced before! More information www.OysterRacingSeries.com

August 16
3rd Annual Alferd Packer Cannibal Run
Littleton, CO

An event presented by the Littleton Rotary Clubs to support our community non profits. Participating Non Profits include: Loving Hugs, Boys Hope, Girls Hope, Listen Foundation, ACC Foundation, Colorado Center for the Blind, Dinosaur Ridge, Dumb Friends League, Polio Plus, Doctors Care, The Shining Stars and TLC Meals on Wheels.
CHIP TIMING with Colorado Race Timing

Riverfront Event Center, Bowles and Santa Fe in Littleton

This 5K/10K walk/run will take place along the beautiful Platte River in the heart of Littleton passing by the renowned grave site of the notorious Alferd Packer, happening on the last day of the 81st Western Welcome Week. The race includes chip timing and the ability (not required) to join a TEAM and raise funds for a non-profit of your choice. The post Race Event will include free food and drinks, including beers and bloodies for registered racers. Bring your family and friends to enjoy our Tribute to Giving and enjoy exhibits the non profits in our community. Food and Drink tickets can be purchase for $5.00 for non registered attendees.

Registration opens at 7:00AM. Race begins at 8:00AM.

Fees: $25.00 for 5K/10K $20.00 over 65/ under 14. After July 31st $30.00 and $25.00

Register at: www.firstgiving.com/littletonrotaryclubs

August 16, 2009
Leading Ladies Marathon & Half Marathon
Spearfish, SD 6:00 AM

Event Details
Sport Type: Running
Distance(s): 26.2 Miles / 13.1 Miles
Kids Race(s): NO
Event Location:
City: Spearfish
State/Province: SD
Country: USA
Event Certifications/Sanctions: USATF
Prize Money (If yes, how much?): NO
Is this event chip timed? YES
Event Web site: http://www.LeadingLadiesMarathon.com
General Event Information
All Beautiful...All Women...All Downhill. Men and chocolate at every aid station. Women's retreat before event.
Questions? Please contact the organizer
Event Coordinator: Elaine Doll-Dunn
Event Email: edoll@rushmore.com
Event Phone Number: 605-642-2382

August 22, 2009
Lean Horse Hundred, Half Hundred & 50K
Hot Springs, SD 6:00 AM

Event Details
Sport Type: Running
Distance(s): 100 Miles / 50 Miles
Kids Race(s): NO
Event Location: Hot Springs, SD
City: Hot Springs
State/Province: SD
Country: USA
Prize Money (If yes, how much?): NO
Is this event chip timed? NO
Event Web site: http://www.leanhorse.com
General Event Information
Great venue for 1st time 100 milers....and all other ultra runners looking for a great place to run.
Questions? Please contact the organizer
Event Coordinator: Jerry Dunn
Event Email: leanhorse@rushmore.com
Event Phone Number: 605-641-3534

Saturday August 22, 9am
COPPER MOUNTAIN U.S. HALF MARATHON (12k and 5k)
Copper Mt. Resort

This 3rd Annual event will be the largest event so far. Limited to 700 runners, the courses wind through the resort of Copper mountain with just a bit of trail. For the serious runners the Half Marathon will head up Vail Pass along the creek and turn around near the top, for a nice 3 mile down hill decent. Great weather, beautiful scenery and plenty to do.

Friday night will start with a Sports EXPO and packet pickup (4pm-8pm) with a pasta feed and live music by the Lipbone Reeding Orchestra from 6pm-8pm and then Copper Mountains Movie Night starts at 8:30pm.

All runners will receive a Running Cap, and finishers will receive a Left Hand Brewery FINISHERS pint glass, with all the beer you can drink at the Incline Bar and Grill after the race. Discount condos available by calling Central Reservations at: 866-837-2996 and mention ½ marathon

Packet pickup:
Friday 4pm-8pm
Saturday 7am-9am

Info & Register:
www.CopperHalf.com or call: 303.926.1017

August 22
ReadyTalk 5K Race for Charities
Denver, CO

The 2009 ReadyTalk 5K Race for Charities (RFC) is being brought to you by ReadyTalk, Colorado’s premier Audio and Web Conferencing provider.

Headquartered in the heart of LODO, ReadyTalk is committed to bringing awareness to the need for volunteerism, and to empowering, educating and renewing the desire for volunteer efforts in the Denver community.

While there are many local programs deserving of recognition and assistance, this year, all proceeds from ReadyTalk’s inaugural RFC will benefit the following two Denver-based charities:

The Young Philanthropists Foundation
Work Options for Women

Don’t leave Fido at home! In addition to the 5K Race/Walk, ReadyTalk is proud to invite all four-legged friends to participate during the “Walk with Paws” portion of the event. Please ensure that all breeds are non-aggressive and remain on a leash at all times.
CHIP TIMING with Colorado Race Timing

Prizes will be awarded to winners of both the Men’s and Women’s age brackets, as well as for “Best Dressed Dog.” In addition, all participants will be automatically entered into a post-race raffle that will feature prizes from local business, restaurants, and sport venues.
For more information, visit http://www.ReadyTalk.com/race

August 29th
5K for Hope
Fort Collins, Colorado

Hope's Angel: Kayla's Cause for Kids will be hosting it's 2nd Annual 5K for Hope on Saturday, August 29th in Fort Collins, Colorado. Hope's Angel was founded in 2008 in the memory of Kayla Marie Adsit who passed away in 2007 just a few weeks shy of high school graduation. Kayla's motto was "Live to Make a Difference" and that is exactly what Hope's Angel sets out to do. Kayla was especially passionate about helping children so that is the focus of Hope's Angel. Last year the 1st Annual 5K raised over $600 for two very deserving children's charities.

This year Hope' s Angel will be raising money for Population Services International and their Children's Safe Drinking Water Program as well as Teach for America. The run will begin and end at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins. The female and male winners will receive prizes donated from local businesses. Prices, registration forms and more information are available at www.hopesangel.com and organizers can be reached at kaylascauseforkids@gmail.com. Group rates are available upon request for 5+ participants.

August 29th
D'Evelyn Jr. / Sr. High School's annual 5K Race/Walk
Denver, CO

Register early for D'Evelyn Jr. / Sr. High School's annual 5K Race/Walk, to
be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009. The trail run and walk will be held
at the school, which is located at 10359 W. Nassau Ave. (corner of Kipling
and Quincy). The event is open to the public. Go to
www.develyneducationfoundation.com for registration and event details.
Entry fees are $20 for adults and $15 for students/children, and will
include a "One Hill of a Race" event t-shirt while supplies last. Cash
prizes will be awarded to first and second place male and female race
winners in each division: Student (under age 18), Open and D'Evelyn alumni.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. the day of the event. High school and junior
high cross-country scrimmages begin at 8:00 a.m. and opening ceremonies are
at 8:40 a.m. The community run/walk begins at 9:00 a.m. Fun family
activities are planned throughout the event and include live entertainment,
student and sponsor booths, games for the entire family, a climbing wall,
musical performances, sumo wrestling, a dunking tank and an assortment of
delicious and healthy food.

This annual event raises money for the D'Evelyn Education Foundation, a
501(c)(3) organization that supports academic, athletic and extracurricular
programs at D'Evelyn Jr. / Sr. High School. For the second year in a row
D'Evelyn was listed in the top 100 schools in the nation by US News and
World Report. BusinessWeek magazine (January 15, 2009) printed a list
created by the GreatSchools group, an independent, nonprofit organization
that inspires parents to be involved in their children's education, that
named D'Evelyn as the "Top Performing School" in Colorado. Also, D'Evelyn
was named a top Denver area school (#8) by 5280 Magazine (September 2008).
Chip Timing by Colorado Race Timing

Contact: Janet Pike at janetpike@comcast.net and 720-849-4622

August 29, 2009
10 K Run/5K Run/2K Funwalk
Denver Colorado

All Proceeds benefit hungry and homeless seniors!

USATF certified races
BolderBoulder
Qualifiers
Great Prizes, Cash Purse
Chip Timing by Colorado Race Timing

To learn more or register online:
www.erace homelessness.org
303-832-1622, ext. 202

September 26th
Mayor’s Cup 15k, 5k, 3k Walk and Kids K
Colorado Springs
8:00 am at America the Beautiful Park

The Mayor’s Cup festival of events is a benefit for the Suicide Prevention Partnership of the Pikes Peak Region. This event will offer chip timing, t-shirts for all events, custom awards for the 15k, 5k and Kids K and delicious finish line refreshments provided by Salsa Brava.

The race course will head south along the Monument Valley Trail and will incorporate newly paved sections along the Fountain River. All events will have supported water stations along their race route. Registration is available at www.Active.com or for a printable race brochure visit The Colorado Springs Boulder Running Company or go to www.sppppr.org to download a race registration form.

For more information contact Lisa Rainsberger at Lisa@TrainingGoals.com or 719-337-2737

October 18, 2009
The Other Half 13.1 mile run
Zion National Park, UT

The 6th annual The Other Half 13.1 mile run has stunning river, redrock and
mountain views and a festive finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. Fun aid
stations and Taiko drummers support you along the course and finisher
medals, food, microbrews and raffle await you at the finish.

www.moabhalfmarathon.org