Metro Denver Racewalking

2011 Rocky Mountain Masters Games

2011-08-08T07:42:00.002-06:00

3000 meter racewalk
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 2011, 8:15 AM
WHERE: Colorado State University (CSU) track (College Avenue and Pitkin Street, Fort Collins)

$25 for single event.

Contact me if you need a reg. form. Day of race registration is accepted.

USATF Western Region 5000m Championship

2011-05-31T04:54:00.000-06:00

WHEN: Saturday June 18, 2011 7:30 AM

WHERE: Campus Middle School Track, 4785 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, 80111 (near Cherry Creek State Park)
Reg. Fee: TBD; register at the race

Next Judged Race

2011-04-07T07:00:00.001-06:00

HART Tune-Up #1

5000m and 10000m; 10000m race is the USATF CO championship race

WHEN: Saturday April 30, 2011 7:30 AM

WHERE Niwot High School Track, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80501
Reg. Fee: $10 (registration at the race)

USATF membership required for 10000m entry

Novice category for those who have done two judged races or less. Novice racers will receive helpful feedback from the judges without risk of disqualification

Full race schedule here

Judged Indoor Race in February

2010-12-08T18:57:00.002-07:00

The 2011 Colorado Association and Mid-America Region Masters and Open Indoor Track and Field Championships will be held at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, February 13, 2011.

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

Day of meet registration is available, but preregistration is preferred.

See the registration form for fees and more information. The registration form is saved in the Files area on the Yahoo Group for ColoradoRacewalkers. If you have trouble finding the form, email me and I will send it to you.

5K race with walk awards

2010-10-24T08:16:00.003-06:00

City of Brighton's 26th Annual Turkey Trot

5K Run/Walk

This race is big one for racewalkers!

Saturday, November 20, 2010, 08:30 AM
Brighton Recreation Center
555 North 11th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601

More info here

Panicking Poultry 5K drops racewalking support

2010-10-24T08:03:00.003-06:00

The PANICKING POULTRY 5K has historically been one of the biggest races of the year for racewalking. The race has new management this year and all walking and racewalking support and awards have been eliminated. Turning this race into "just another 5k" is a major disappointment for us and I see no reason to participate this year. Try the Brighton Turkey Trot instead.

If you are still interested, here are the details.

http://www.panickingpoultry5k.com/
Sunday, November 14, 2010
9:30am
Boulder Reservoir - Boulder, CO

Eerie Erie - 5K with walk awards

2010-10-21T07:41:00.003-06:00

Eerie Erie 5K Run/Racewalk

This race attracts a number of racewalkers.

(There is also a 10K run option)

Saturday, October 30, 2010
9:30 AM
Erie Middle School
650 Main Street
Erie , CO

More info here
Register online here

More monitored races in September

2010-08-15T08:06:00.008-06:00

El Grito 5K Run/Walk

September 12, 2010
9:00 AM Run, 9:05 AM Walk
10th Ave. & Osage St. at the Buckhorn Exchange in Denver, Colorado

More info here

Wheat Ridge Farmers 5000

5K
September 19, 2010
9:00 AM
Wheat Ridge H.S.
9505 W. 32nd Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
More info here

Two judged races coming up

2010-08-11T20:40:00.008-06:00

2010 Rocky Mountain Masters Games

3000 meter racewalk
Saturday, August 28, 2010
8:15 AM
$20 for first event if preregistered. Pre-registration is preferred. Registration day of meet is accepted.

Colorado State University (CSU) track (College Avenue and Pitkin Street, Fort Collins)
Email me if you need an entry form.

39th Annual Doc Tripp Colorado USATF 10K Road Race (Colorado Championship)
September 11, 2010
Details are being worked out and will be posted when available.

Monitored Races

2010-08-11T20:22:00.009-06:00

The following races with walk awards will be monitored for fairness:

The Rat Race

5K Walk and 5K/10K Run

Saturday, August 14, 2010

7:30 AM

Ault, Colorado

town park, just minutes from Greeley or Fort Collins on the corner of HWY 14 & 1st Ave (1 blk. west of HWY 85

More info here

Valley 5000

Friday, August 20, 2010

7:00 PM

Loveland Fairgrounds Park
700 S Railroad Ave, Loveland CO

More info here

Colorado Association 5K Championship (Track)

2010-06-06T07:27:00.002-06:00

WHEN: Saturday June 19, 2010 7:30 AM
WHERE: Campus Middle School Track, 4785 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, 80111 (near Cherry Creek State Park)
Reg. Fee: $10 (registration at the race)

Prize drawing after the race.

Rocky Mountain Senior Games racewalk event

2010-06-06T07:17:00.003-06:00

The Rocky Mountain Senior Games includes a judged 5K racewalk, at 7:30 AM, Sunday June 13, at Heath Middle School, 2223 16th St, Greeley, CO 80634.

Also, a 1500 meter power walk event (not judged) at 11:00 on Friday, June 11, same location.

For details, see the Senior Games web page

Quarterly Meeting

2010-06-06T07:09:00.003-06:00

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Location TBD. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, contact me or Jan 303 745-6544.

Judged Indoor Race in February

2009-12-10T16:52:00.004-07:00

The USATF Colorado Association and Mid-America Region Masters and Open Indoor Championships will be held at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, February 14, 2010.

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

Day of meet registration is available, but preregistration is preferred.

Biggest walking races of the year

2009-11-02T05:55:00.003-07:00

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:

8TH ANNUAL PANICKING POULTRY 5K RUN/WALK-2008
http://www.panickingpoultry5k.com/
This race has good support, including a real post-race meal, tons of awards for walkers, and great door prizes. There is no team competition this year.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
9:30am
Boulder Reservoir - Boulder, CO

City of Brighton's 25th Annual Turkey Trot
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 08:30 AM
Brighton Recreation Center
555 North 11th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
http://www.brightonco.gov/egov/docs/1226078669800.htm

Upcoming races with walk awards

2009-10-24T14:10:00.004-06:00

Eerie Erie 5K Run/Racewalk

(There is also a 10K run option)

Saturday, October 31, 2009
9:30 AM
Middle School
650 Main Street
Erie , CO

More info here
Register online here

Littleton Stride
Saturday November 7, 2009
5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM
Ketring Park - 6028 Gallup Street - Littleton CO
Register here

Heart Center of the Rockies Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
does not seem to be giving out walk awards for the 5K this year.

(but they do have a killer pancake breakfast after the race)

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Loveland, CO
Register at active.com here

Races in September

2009-08-13T06:28:00.003-06:00

Monitored Race with Walk Awards
Wheat Ridge Farmers 5000
5K

September 20
9:00 AM
Wheat Ridge H.S.
9505 W. 32nd Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Register online

Judged Race
37th Annual Doc Tripp Colorado USATF 10K Road Race (Colorado Championship)
September 27, 2008
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

The location is a short distance north of136th and Aspen St. in Broomfield at Aspen St. and Durango Ave.From Aspen, turn west on Durango. Make 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 Or contact Bob Carlson

bobcarlsonfrontrangewalkers "at" att.net or 303 377-0576

Race with walk awards

2009-08-10T20:43:00.002-06:00

Race for Research 5K
August 23, 2009 in Washington Park
Runners start at 8:00 AM and the walk starts at 8:05 AM
Walk awards for top two male and female walkers and a pancake breakfast!

More info here

Judged 5K in July

2009-07-07T20:10:00.001-06:00

Colorado Association 5K Championship (Track)
WHEN: July 25, 2009 8:00 AM
WHERE: Campus Middle School Track, 4785 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, 80111 (near Cherry Creek State Park)
Reg. Fee: $10 (registration at the race)

Monitored Race: 28th Annual Freedom Run - July 4

2009-06-08T08:14:00.002-06:00

This monitored race is a fun one with lots of walk awards!
Date: July 4, 2009
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. (delayed start for walkers)
Evergreen Middle School
More information here

A fun race with a challenging and hilly course. Some mix-ups on walk awards have occurred in the past--there are just too many participants and not enough monitors to be 100% accurate.

Quarterly Judges Meeting

2009-06-03T19:53:00.002-06:00

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM 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, contact me or Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

2009 Rocky Mountain Masters Games

2009-06-03T19:39:00.006-06:00

The 2009 Rocky Mountain Masters Games will be held a week before Labor Day weekend this year.

The 3K Race Walk will be on
Saturday, August 29, 2008
8:15 AM
CSU track at the intersection of College Avenue and Pitkin Street in Fort Collins.

The registration form is posted in the "files" section of the ColoradoRacewalkers Yahoo! Group web page.

Pre-registration is preferred. However, registration on the day of the meet is acceptable.

Upcoming Judged Races

2009-04-18T15:37:00.002-06:00

HART Tune-Up #1
10K and 5K race distances
WHEN: April 25, 2009, 8:00AM
WHERE: Niwot High School Track, 8989 E. Niwot Road Niwot, CO 80501
Reg. Fee: $10
Register at the race--no advance registration.
Volunteers needed for lap counting, timing, card running, etc.

HART Tune-Up #2 (Note Date Change)
20K, 10K and 5K race distances
WHEN: May 24, 2009, 8:00AM
WHERE: Niwot High School Track, 8989 E. Niwot Road Niwot, CO 80501
Reg. Fee: $10
Register at the race--no advance registration.
Volunteers needed for lap counting, timing, card running, etc.

World Class Racewalking Clinic - Denver 2009

2009-02-15T08:53:00.010-07:00

Dave McGovern will return to Denver to host a weekend-long racewalking clinic on July 31 - August 2, 2009. 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.

Dave McGovern, a world-renowned technique coach, will lead participants in individual video-taped technique analysis featuring video from recent Olympic and World Championship competitions, and conduct lectures covering technique, racing strategy, psychology, and proper training methods for racewalkers and marathon walkers trying to make the most of their limited training time. The $175 fee for this invaluable two and a half day weekend clinic includes a Friday night pasta dinner/meet and greet, and two full days of racewalking.

Much, much more information is available at Dave's web site: http://www.racewalking.org or email me for more information.

Upcoming Races and Events

2009-02-15T08:48:00.002-07:00

Here is some information on events coming up.

I will post details as they become available.

USATF Colorado Association and Mid-America Region Open and Masters

Indoor Championship, judged 3000m racewalk, March 1 at the air force
academy in Colorado Springs. See the previous post for
details.

Next Quarterly Meeting: April 8th

HART Tune-up (5K/10K) judged racewalk is scheduled for April 25th.

Cottonwood Classic 5K (monitored race) is on May 16th.

HART Tune-up #2 (10K/20K) judged racewalk will be on May 23rd.

Rocky Mountain Senior Games racewalks are on June 12th and 14th in
Greeley.

3000 meter judged race at indoor meet

2008-12-21T19:49:00.005-07:00

The USATF Colorado Association and Mid-America Region Open and Masters Indoor Championships will be held at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

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

Day of meet registration is available, but preregistration is preferred. See the registration form for fees and more information.

The registration form is here. If you have a printer and are set up to handle PDF files, you should be able to print it out. The intent is to print it out on both sides of an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet so the two-sided application section can be cut off and sent in. Otherwise, both sides can be printed separately and the application sections cut off before sending.

Quarterly Judges Meeting

2008-12-21T19:47:00.009-07:00

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM near Park Meadows. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, contact me or Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Upcoming Races with Walk Awards

2008-10-12T10:17:00.005-06:00

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

2008-10-12T10:09:00.006-06:00

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

Quarterly Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting

2008-08-24T13:05:00.004-06:00

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM, location TBD.

This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, contact me or Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Races in September

2008-08-24T12:46:00.006-06:00

Monitored Race with Walk Awards
Farmers 5000
5K

September 14
9:00 AM
Wheat Ridge H.S.
9505 W. 32nd Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Register online at active

Judged Race
36th Annual Doc Tripp Colorado USATF 10K Road Race (Colorado Championship)
September 28, 2008
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 in Broomfield:
City Commons Drive which leads to the race is a new street between Sheridan Blvd and Lowell Blvd and also between W. 136 Ave and Midway Blvd in Broomfield. The street is too new to be on any of the map web sites. There is a sign for City Commons Drive on Sheridan Blvd which goes East to a traffic circle not far from Sheridan. There is a parking to the South at that point where everyone can park. The starting line is at the west end of the parking lot.

Volunteers and spectators welcome!

Races in August

2008-07-19T14:52:00.016-06:00

These races will be of interest to walkers:

Rat Race 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 09, 2008
7:00 AM
Ault, CO 80610
Located just minutes from Greeley or Fort Collins on the corner of HWY 14 and 1st Avenue
More info at race Web site
Register online at active
A number of racewalkers attend this race. It is self-monitored.

Block Buster 5k & 10k
Sunday, August 10, 2008
8:00 AM
Federal Center
Race starts and finishes at Gate 5
Lakewood, CO 80226
More info at race Web site
Register online at active
This race attracts a few racewalkers. Not sure if there are walk awards this year

Valley 5000

Friday, August 15, 2008, 07:00 PM
Loveland Public Library
Fourth & Adams
Loveland, CO 80537
Register online at active

Don't forget the 3K at the Rocky Mountain Masters Games on August 23. See the post below

Monitored Race - 27th Annual Freedom Run

2008-06-16T12:19:00.005-06:00

This monitored race is a fun one with lots of walk awards!

Date: July 4, 2008
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. (delayed start for walkers)
Evergreen Middle School

Link with downloadable registration form here

My two cents: This is a challenging and hilly (but fun) course. Due to the large number of participants and the limitations of the course, it is difficult for the monitors to be completely accurate and some mix-ups on walk awards have occurred in the past.

Quarterly Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting

2008-06-11T19:30:00.003-06:00

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM, location TBD.

This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, contact me or Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

2008 Rocky Mountain Masters Games

2008-06-11T19:23:00.006-06:00

The 2008 Rocky Mountain Masters Games will be held a week before Labor Day weekend this year.

The 3K Race Walk will be on
Saturday, August 23, 2008
8:15 AM
CSU track at the intersection of College Avenue and Pitkin Street in Fort Collins.

See the registration form for fees.

The registration form is here. If you have a printer and are set up to handle PDF files, you should be able to print it out. The intent is to print it out on both sides of an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet so the two-sided application section can be cut off and sent in. Otherwise, both sides can be printed separately and the application sections cut off before sending.

Judged Races Coming Up April-June

2008-04-12T12:54:00.008-06:00

For information about any of these races, contact contact Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

HART Tune-Up and Colorado Asssociation 10K Championship
10K and 5K race distances
WHEN: April 26, 2008, 8:00AM
WHERE: Niwot High School Track, 8989 E. Niwot Road Niwot, CO 80501
Reg. Fee: $10
Register at the race--no advance registration.
Volunteers needed for lap counting, timing, card running, etc.

HART Tune-Up and Colorado Association 20K Championship (Track)
10 K and 20K race distances (possibly also a 5K if there is interest)
WHEN: May 24, 2008
8:00 AM
WHERE: Campus Middle School Track, 4785 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, 80111 (near Cherry Creek State Park)
Reg. Fee: $10
Register at the race--no advance registration.
Volunteers needed for lap counting, timing, card running, etc.

Colorado Association 5K Championship (Track)
WHEN: June 8, 2008 8:00 AM
WHERE: Campus Middle School Track, 4785 S. Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, 80111 (near Cherry Creek State Park)
Reg. Fee: $10 (registration at the race)

Two monitored races in May

2008-04-12T11:52:00.011-06:00

Two races will be monitored in May.

Cottonwood Classic 5K
Saturday, May 17, 2008
8:00 AM runners 8:05 AM walkers
Thornton, CO at Thorncreek Crossing (Super Target), 120th and Washington

Federal Cup 5K
Saturday, May 17, 2008
8:15 5K run start, 8:20 5K walk start

Denver Federal Center (DFC), 6th and Kipling, Lakewood, CO

ONLY Federal Employees, Military Personnel, Military and Federal retirees, contractor personnel (employed by the military or Federal agencies), and their families may participate.

More at http://www.fedcup5k.com/ including registration information and form.

Note on monitored races 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.

Another World Class Racewalking Clinic!

2008-03-15T13:23:00.005-06:00

Dave McGovern will return to Denver Memorial Day Weekend to host a weekend-long racewalking clinic on May 23-25, 2008. 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 email me for more information.

Quarterly Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting

2008-03-15T13:06:00.004-06:00

The next quarterly USATF Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM near I-25 and Arapahoe Road. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future racewalking events and the fairness thereof. For more information, contact me or Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Note: There will be a judged race planned for some time in April that will be discussed at the meeting. I will post details when available.

Quarterly Racewalking and Front Range Walkers general meeting

2007-12-08T13:30:00.000-07:00

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

2007-12-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-14T18:39:00.000-06:00

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

2007-09-30T11:32:00.000-06:00

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

2007-09-30T11:22:00.000-06:00

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

2007-09-16T14:55:00.001-06:00

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)

2007-08-24T19:08:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-05T14:53:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-05T14:36:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-05T14:06:00.001-06:00

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

2007-05-20T10:06:00.000-06:00

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)

2007-05-06T07:24:00.000-06:00

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?

2007-04-28T14:01:00.000-06:00

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

2007-04-28T13:39:00.000-06:00

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

2007-04-14T13:45:00.000-06:00

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

2007-03-10T16:26:00.000-07:00

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

2007-02-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

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

2007-01-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

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

2007-01-13T08:36:00.000-07:00

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

2007-01-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

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

2007-01-13T08:24:00.001-07:00

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:
The archives of the list are public, so even if you are not subscribed to the list, you can go the link above any time and review messages that have been posted.

If you subscribe to the list, have the option of getting individual emails, daily digest, or no email. With the daily digest, all emails posted in one day are combined into a single email and forwarded to you. With no email, you won't receive any messages, but can log in to Yahoo! groups at any time to review messages. There is also a search feature for past messages and access to other files for subscribers. (To change your email options, log in to the yahoo groups web page and click on "edit membership).

Quarterly USATF and Front Range Walkers General Meeting

2006-12-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

The quarterly USATF and Front Range Walkers general meeting will be held Wednesday, January 10 at 7PM near the intersection of Orchard Ave. and Quebec St. This meeting is for any USATF or Front Range Walkers member interested in future events and the fairness thereof.
For more information, call contact Bob Carlson (303) 377-0576 or by email

Indoor Judged 3K

2006-12-17T17:55:00.000-07:00

The USATF Mid-America Regional Masters Indoor Championships will be held at the US Air Force Academy in Coloroado Springs, CO on February 25, 2007 (note the date change). The single racewalk event is a 3000 M at 10AM.
Contact:Jerry A Donley email or 719-635-1264
More information and a registration form is available through this link
This is a good race to get feedback from judges if you want pointers on your form.

YES, there are racewalking lessons in Denver!

2006-11-26T16:10:00.000-07:00

Sally Richards is holding regular classes for walkers familiar with racewalking technique. The sessions are Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. at Washington Park. These are group workouts that go all winter. You can get a punchcard for 10 lessons for $130 or pay a $15 drop-in fee. For additional information go to http://www.nordicwalkingco.com. You can also pay for the punchcard online through this link.

If you have never racewalked, contact Sally at 303-674-2144 or or at nordicwalkingco@gmail.com for a separate intro lesson to get started.

FREE Marathon and Half-Marathon Training

2006-11-26T16:07:00.000-07:00

There is a FREE marathon and half-marathon training program being conducted by racewalkers Stuart Sonne and Mike Smith in Washington Park. The group meets every Saturday. Contact Stuart (303) 690-6170 or Mike (303) 321-2751 for more information.

Upcoming Races

2006-11-17T21:36:00.000-07:00

December
There will not be an officially monitored race in December, but walkers may enjoy Steve's Rudolph Ramble 5K. December 17, Washington Park, 9AM
details at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1302459

January
There will not be an officially monitored race in January, but walkers may be interested in the Polar Bear 5K to be held January 28, 2007, Washington Park, 10AM

February
There will be an indoor track meet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with a judged 3K racewalk
details will be posted when they become available