A BRIEF OVERVIEW

Events: The Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon includes a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5-person team relay (individual legs of 10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, and 12K)

New Course: Based on runner feedback and with expert help from a runners’ advisory group, we have redesigned the racecourses. We have a single start/finish for the marathon and half-marathon, no hard hills at the end, more shade and great neighborhood diversity. There is no net elevation gain. The course is a USATF certified and sanctioned course and serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

Start Time and Weather: All running races will begin at 6:00 am. The wheelchair championship will start at 5:55 am. Expect the temperature at the start to be in the 50s and 60s.

Cancellation: Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Sorry, no exceptions.

Packet Pickup: Packets must be picked up in advance of the race during the Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Stop by on Friday, May 16 from noon to 7:00 pm or on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Denver's City Park in Marathon Village.

Transportation: The 2008 course starts and finishes in Denver’s City Park. There will be transportation from the start/finish to each relay exchange zone and from the relay exchange zone back to the start/finish.

Race Week Events Schedule:

Wednesday, May 14
6:30 pm: Colorado Running Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Denver Athletic Club

Thursday, May 15
7:30 am: Mayors Breakfast, Marathon Village Pavillion, City Park

Friday May 16
Noon to 7:00 pm: Expo and Race Packet Pickup at Marathon Village

Saturday May 179:00 am to 5:00 pm: Expo and Race Packet Pickup at Marathon Village
10:00 am: Marathon Milers Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run, City Park

Sunday, May 18
5:55 am: Wheelchair Track & Field USA National Wheelchair Marathon Championship
6:00 am: Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay, City Park
8:00 am to noon: Finish Line party in Marathon Village
Noon: Course closes