This page provides occasional updates on racewalking happenings in the metro Denver area

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Upcoming Races with Walk Awards

Eerie Erie 10K Run/5K Run/Racewalk
Saturday, October 25, 2008
9:30 AM
Middle School

650 Main Street
Erie , CO
More info here
Registration info
here

Heart Center of the Rockies Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
There is a 5K walk.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
8:30 AM
Boyd Lake State Park - County Rd 11c
(but it looks like they may be changing the start location this year--check with the race director before the race)
Loveland, CO 80537
Reg info here
Register at active.com here

Littleton Stride
Sunday November 2, 2008
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

Biggest Walking Races of the Year

Two monitored races coming up have the largest turnout of racewalkers for the year. These are both Thanksgiving Races:  the Brighton Turkey Trot 5K and the Panicking Poultry 5K. 
Details are below:

7TH ANNUAL PANICKING POULTRY 5K RUN/WALK-2008

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

Sunday, November 16, 2008
9:30am
Boulder Reservoir - Boulder, CO
Registration information here

This race has good support, including a real post-race meal, tons of awards for walkers, and great door prizes.

Consider forming a walking team to take part in the team competition!

City of Brighton's 24th Annual Turkey Trot
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 08:30 AM
Brighton Recreation Center
555 North 11th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Registration info here