Race Information

Parking and Transportation

Since this is a point-to-point course you will need to determine your best option for getting to and from the start and finish lines. Here are some options:

Carpool with other runners. Leave one car at the Denver South High School parking lot and drive to the start with other runners, parking in the lots near the Denver Zoo or the Museum of Nature and Science. This is approximately a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Be dropped off near the start at 23rd Ave. and Colorado Blvd. Your driver can then go to the Denver South High School parking lot, park and walk approximately 1/2 mile to the finish to cheer you on at the finish along the diagonal road in the center of Washington Park near Franklin St. and Mississippi Ave.
Park between the start and finish. It is roughly 4 miles between those two points. You can do a warm-up run to the start and return to your vehicle following the post-race festivities.
For an additional $8 you can reserve a bus ride back to the start. Buses will leave from Denver South High School located at 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80210 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Bus reservations must be made by August 30th. Your name will be placed on the bus manifest for return trip verification.

Regardless of where you park, please do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle at anytime.

Pre-Race Information

There is no race day registration, only bib number and t-shirt pick-up will be available for pre-registered runners only along 23rd Avenue just west of Colorado Boulevard and east of the Denver Zoo. Volunteer check-in and information will also be at this location.

Baggage Check-In

At the start on 23rd Avenue. Please remove your baggage tag from the top of your bib number (not your finishing stub on the bottom of the bib) and attach it to either a bag that you've brought or a small grocery-sized bag supplied by the race with your clothing. Put your clothing in this bag which will be transported to the finish line.

Starting Line

On 23rd Avenue, west of Colorado Boulevard and east of the Denver Zoo. The race starts at 7:00 a.m.

Aid Stations

There will be a total of 3 aid stations serving water and Powerade electrolyte replacement drink at approximately 2.5 mile intervals. Portable toilets will be provided at or near the aid stations.

Additional Course Information

Each mile will be marked.
Split times will be called at each mile mark.
For safety reasons we ask you to refrain from running with dogs and baby joggers/strollers during the race.

Course Closure Information

The race course will be controlled by Denver Police, traffic closures and course marshals. Please obey all direction along the course. The course will remain open for all runners participating under the 13:00 minute/mile pace.

The course will open to traffic at each mile in 13:00 minute increments. If you are slower then the times listed above, you can continue the race along adjacent sidewalks but will lose police support. You are expected to obey all traffic signs and signals.

The final 1.5 miles of the race are within Washington Park and are not impacted by the course being re-opened to traffic.

Spectators

Spectators are encouraged to watch and cheer on the runners throughout the race. See the course map to determine your best viewing options.

Post-Race Festivities

Food and refreshments will be served in the meadow area north of the Bathhouse on the north end of Washington Park. Musical entertainment will also be provided.

Important Locations

Runner's Expo
Runners Roost, 1685 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222
Start Approximately 3700 East 23rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80205
Finish Along the diagonal road inside Washington Park near Franklin Street and Mississippi Ave.
Parking Lots
Starting Line Area
Denver Zoo Parking Lots at 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Parking Lots at 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80205

Finish Line Area
Denver South High School, located at 1700 East Louisiana Avenue, Denver, CO 80210. On the southeast corner of South Franklin Street and East Louisiana Avenue at the southeastern end of Washington Park.
Return Bus Departure Location
Denver South High School

Optional Return Bus Transportation

From Denver South High School located at 1700 E. Louisiana Avenue. The school is approximately 1/2 mile south of the finish line. Return transportation is an additional $8 per person. Buses will begin running at approximately 8:30 a.m. on race morning. You must reserve return bus service by August 30th. Your name will be placed on the bus manifest for return trip verification.

Course Records

Open Male: Josh Eberly 51:00 (2008)

Open Femaie: Katie Blackett 1:00:33 (2007)

Masters (40+) Male: Todd Straka 59:05 (2008)

Masters (40+) Female: Tanya Poel 1:03:32 (2007)

Awards

All race finishers will receive a finisher medal. Age group awards are courtesy of the Runners Roost. Men and women age group awards will be presented to the top three finishers in the following age categories; 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+.

There will be a total of $2,500 awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the open and masters (40+) age categories.

Male and Female Open	Male and Female Masters
1st place - $500	1st place - $250
2nd place - $250	2nd place - $100
3rd place - $100	3rd place - $50

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