Quarterly Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the DTC area. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, call contact Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Judged Indoor 3000 meter

The USATF Colorado Association and Mid-America Region Masters Indoor Championships will be held at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, February 10, 2008 .

The single racewalk event is a 3000 meter race at 10:00 AM.

Contact: Jerry A Donley email or 719-635-1264

Day of meet registration is available, but preregistration is preferred. I haven't found an online registration form, so if you want one, please email me.

This is a good race to get feedback from judges if you want pointers on your technique.

Upcoming Races with Walk Awards

Don't forget the Panicking Poultry 5K on November 11!

It would be a good idea to double-check the status of the following races before commiting, since there is some conflicting information out there.

Eerie Erie 10K Run/5K Run/Racewalk
Saturday, October 27, 2007
9:30 AM
Middle School
650 Main Street
Erie , CO
Registration info here


Heart Center of the Rockies Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
There is a 5K walk.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
8:30 AM
Boyd Lake State Park - County Rd 11c
Loveland, CO 80537 Half Marathon, 5K, 10K
Reg info here

Littleton Stride
Sunday November 4, 2007
10K Run begins at 9:00 AM
5K Run starts at 9:10 AM
5K Walk begins at 9:15 AM
Ketring Park - 6028 Gallup Street - Littleton CO
More info here

City of Brighton's 23rd Annual Turkey Trot
5K run and walk
November 17, 2007
8:30 AM
Brighton Recreation Center
555 North 11th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
More info here

Panicking Poultry 5K -- monitored race

6TH ANNUAL PANICKING POULTRY 5K RUN/WALK-2007

Prepare to panic! http://www.panickingpoultry5k.com/

Sunday, November 11, 2007
9:30am
Boulder Reservoir - Boulder, CO
Registration information here

This monitored race is probably the biggest and best of the year for Colorado walkers.
This race has good support, including a real post-race meal, tons of awards for walkers, and great door prizes.

Contact Bob Carlson of Front Range Walkers about joining a walking team to take part in the team competition.
bobcarlsonfrontrangewalkers@att.net

Weekly Racewalk Workout in Wash Park

Sally Richards is resuming her weekly group racewalking workout in Washington Park. The workout is every Thursday evening at 5:30pm. If you are a beginner, Sally will spend a lot of time on proper technique. As your racewalking skills develop, the session will evolve into a coached workout.

Sally also has a group meeting in Evergreen at 7:30 am on Tuesday mornings.

Classes are 10 for $130 (punch-card) or $15 drop-in fee

For more information contact Sally at 303-674-2144 or walk@winterrichards.com

Quarterly USATF and Front Range Walkers General Meeting

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 7PM near Washington Park. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, call contact Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

35th Annual Doc Tripp Colorado USATF 10K Road Race (Colorado Championship)

35th Annual Doc Tripp Colorado USATF 10K Road Race
September 23, 2007
8:00 AM
10K and 5K races will be held
(Includes a novice 5K for walkers who have done two judged races or less)
$10

Contact Bob Carlson for registration information
bobcarlsonfrontrangewalkers@att.net or 303 377-0576

The location is the Marchi Baseball Field a short distance north of136th and Aspen St. in Broomfield at Aspen St. and Durango Ave.From Aspen, turn west on DurangoMake two quick lefts at the first intersection (basically a 180º turn into the parking lot
[About the same amount of time to drive from from I-25 (taking the136th St. exit) or from US 36 (taking the Wadsworth exit, and driving through Broomfield)]
Map at: http://tinyurl.com/q3fqy
The course is a 1K loop on a concrete path.

Volunteers and spectators welcome!

Dave McGovern's Denver Racewalking Weekend

Dave McGovern will return to Denver this fall to host a weekend-long racewalking clinic on September 7-9.
If you want to learn to racewalk, this is your chance!
If you already racewalk and want some pointers on your form or training tips, this clinic is for you, too.
Much, much more information is available at Dave's web site: http://www.racewalking.org/
or contact me for more information

Monitored Race

Race for Research 5K
August 26, 2007 in Washington Park
Runners start at 8:00 AM and the walk starts at 8:05 AM
There are walk awards!
More info at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=409

Judged Races

2007 Mid-America Region Masters Track & Field Championship and Rocky Mountain Masters Games
3000 meter racewalk
Saturday, September 1, 2007
8:15 AM
$10 ($15 day of race)
Colorado State University (CSU) track (College Avenue and Pitkin Street, Fort Collins)
Entry form and more info at http://www.denvertrackclub.org/RMMG/RMMG-index.htm


35th Annual Doc Tripp 10K Road Race (Colorado Championship)
Sunday, September 23, 2007
8:00 AM
10K and 5K races will be held
Includes a novice 5K for walkers who have done two judged races or less
Location: Broomfield Area; TBD
$10 ($5 for novice)
Contact Bob Carlson for registration information bobcarlsonfrontrangewalkers@att.net 303 377-0576

Races in June

Colorado Association 5K Championship (Track)
WHEN: June 16, 2007 8:00 AM
Note: this is a change from the originally planned date
WHERE: Campus Middle School Track, 4785 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, 80111 (near Cherry Creek State Park)
Reg. Fee: $10 (registeration at the race)

Volunteers needed

Monitored Race
Stadium Stampede
June 17, 2007
INVESCO Field at Mile High
Runner start: 8:30 AM
Walker start: 8:35 AM
Awards for top three men and women walkers
More information: http://www.stadiumstampede.org/

HART Tune-Up and Colorado Association 20K Championship (Track)

WHEN: May 26, 2007 8:00 AM

WHERE: Erie Middle School, 650 Main St., Erie, CO 80516

Reg. Fee: $10 Register at the race--no advance registration.

A 10K race will also be held concurrently.

Volunteers needed for lap counting, timing, card running, etc.

What is a monitored race in Colorado?

In a monitored race, racewalk monitors apply USATF racewalk rules when a complete crew of certified judges is not available.
Racewalk monitors may or may not be USATF certified judges.
Monitors apply USATF racewalk rules to the best of their ability.
Monitors can disqualify illegal competitors--the exact procedures differ based on the number on monitors available; however, a single monitor can have a person who is clearly running, skipping, hiking with bent knees, etc., removed from racewalking awards.

Monitored Races in May

Two races will be monitored in May.

Cottonwood Classic 5K
Saturday, May 19, 2007
8:00 AM runners
8:05 AM walkers
Thornton, CO at Thorncreek Crossing (Super Target), 120th and Washington
Register online at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=422
More info and downloadable application http://cityofthornton.net/rec/5KCottonwoodApp.pdf


Federal Cup 5K
ONLY Rocky Mountain Region Federal Employees, Military Personnel, Military and Federal retirees, contractor personnel (employed by the military or Federal agencies), and their families may participate.
8:15 5K Race begins
8:20 5K Race Walk and Non-Competitive Walk
Saturday, May 19, 2007
at the Denver Federal Center (DFC), 6th and Kipling, Lakewood, CO
More info at www.fedcup5k.com

HART Tune-Up and Colorado Asssociation 10K Championship

WHEN: April 28, 2007, 8AM

WHERE: Niwot High School Track, 8989 E. Niwot Road Niwot, CO 80501

Reg. Fee: $10 (I think).
Register at the race--no advance registration.

A 5K race will also be held concurrently.

Volunteers needed for lap counting, timing, card running, etc.

Quarterly USATF and Front Range Walkers General Meeting

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 7PM near I-25 and Hampden. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, call contact Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Dave McGovern's Denver Racewalking Weekend

Dave McGovern will return to Denver this fall to host a weekend-long racewalking clinic on September 7-9. If you want to learn to racewalk, this is your chance! If you already racewalk and want some pointers on your form or training tips, this clinic is for you, too. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Dave!

Much, much more information is available at Dave's web site: www.racewalking.org

Judged Races for 2007

USATF Mid-America Regional Masters Indoor Championships 3K
February 25, 2007 10AM (note the change of date from the 24th to the 25th)
US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs
See the post below http://racewalkdenver.blogspot.com/2006/12/indoor-judged-3k.html

HART Tune-Up and Colorado Asssociation 10K Championship (Track)
April 28, 2007
8AM
10K and 5K races will be held
Tentative location: Broomfield/Niwot area

HART Tune-Up and Colorado Association 20K Championship (Track)
May 26, 2007 8AM
20K and 10K races will be held
Tentative location: Aurora

Colorado Association 5K Championship (Track)
June 17, 2007 8AM
5K race
Location TBD

35th Annual Doc Tripp 10K Road Race (Colorado Championship)
September 23, 2007
8AM
10K and 5K races will be held
Location TBD

Monitored Races

Two upcoming races will be monitored:

Jan 28 Polar Bear 5K Run/Walk Washington Park, Denver, 10 am
Feb 4 Super Bowl 5K Washington Park, Denver, 9 am

Also monitored:
Mark your calendar now for the Cottonwood Classic 5K on May 19,2007 in Thornton
This race attracts lots of racewalkers and has good prizes.

Half-Marathon Training

Runner's Edge of the Rockies is now providing coaching and support for half marathon walkers. Specifically, they have a walking program for the Post-News Colorado Colfax Half Marathon in May.

Email list

Dave McGovern has set up a new email list on Yahoo!Groups for Colorado Racewalkers to connect with each other. Use the links on the right side of this page to sign up.
Or go to:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ColoradoRacewalkers/

More information:
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