JULY
2017

Road Race Experts Since 1979
 
 
Getting up early to beat the heat and have it light outside are perfect summer training benefits. Although I seem to run faster in much cooler weather, going out the door is much easier and I find fewer excuses to not get my run in.
 
Almost all of my running friends are heading to a race on July 4th somewhere whether it's the longest standing in Denver, the Liberty 4 Mile Run/Walk at Denver's Washington Park or the largest timed 10K in America, the AJC Peachtree Road Race where I'll be parked at the finish line announcing.

 
Shannon Koch, the Liberty Run Co-Race Director (and EVP of BKB Limited) reminded me that we still need lots of volunteers so if you're able to, please sign up at this link. It's fun and rewarding since it benefits the Colorado Veteran's Project
 
Like many of you, I ran track in high school and college but never made it to the NCAA Championships. Three weeks ago I reunited with several of my VMI college track classmates in Eugene, OR and was a full on spectator. I feasted on it for four days (although the weather was cool and sometimes raining).
 
Lots of the events caught my attention and one in particular, the Women's 1500 final. Why? Katie Rainsberger, a rising sophomore at the University of Oregon and formerly a star at Air Academy, was on the starting line. Just a sophomore in high school, the Colorado Distance Running Hall of Fame had already recognized her as one on the five outstanding Colorado high school distance athletes.
 
Her mom, an old friend whom I covered extensively as an announcer, Lisa Rainsberger (who was the last American woman to win Boston) was there as well (although I only saw her running near the Pre Trail and we high fived going in opposite directions...fortunate for me since she would've passed me like I was standing still).


This photo (you can see her tucked in tight) is mid race and it was clearly going to come down to a kick. 1st place and Katie's 4th place were separated by less than half a second! They all ripped the last 400m in 61+ seconds!
 
And, yes there were many other Colorado connections throughout the events but Katie gets a special nod from me. Watch for her in 2020!
 
Finally, there's a new event coming to Colorado on July 29th, the Cooking Light and Health Fit Foodie Festival 5K/10K being held in a fun location, Westminster's City Park. Anything that includes a "food" concept appeals to me!
 
They're also looking for volunteers. You can email Carol Hiller at caroleyll@mindspring.com .
 
Here's hoping you have a safe and fun July 4th wherever your travels take you,

  Creigh
Liberty Run 4 Mile Run/Walk - July 4



We will have the Red, and White, now all we need is you.  
We will have it all from a new custom finishers medal (with 3D aspects), cash awards, prizes, great refreshments, free photos, free kids firecracker dash, costume contests and more.  

Denver's oldest 4th of July Run/Walk Events!




Chase the Moon 12 Hour Team and Solo Endurance Run - July 7 & 8


Grab your friends to run with the pack for this ultimate night of running under the full moon!  How many miles will you complete in 12 hours on the stunning and thrilling single-track of Highlands Ranch's Back country?  Voted "Best Race Shirt" in Competitors 2016 runner poll, your race swag glows in the dark!
 
You can register in teams of 2 to 5 people, or if you're a lone wolf sign up for the solo-ultra division. 




Fit Foodie Festival & 5K/10K - July 29

Run. Eat. Drink and End Hunger at the most delicious run ever! John Hancock Hosts the Cooking Light & Health   Fit Foodie Festival & 5K/10K , lands in Denver, Colorado at Westminster City Park on Saturday, July 29.
 
Celebrate the balance of delicious, healthy food and an active lifestyle as you eat way your way to the finish line with bites at every mile, then celebrate at the post-race John Hancock Vitality Village Food and Fitness Festival.
 
Inside the John Hancock Vitality Village Food and Fitness Festival, indulge in bites from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, mini-workout classes, cooking demonstrations, meet-and-greets with Elite Athlete Ambassadors and more.
 
That's not all, form a team and fundraise on behalf of No Kid Hungry, in support of their mission to end childhood hunger in America.
 
 A calorie burned is a calorie earned, register today at www.FitFoodieRun.com. Use code DENVERFOODIE to save!

The Great Pumpkin Haul - October 28

BKB, Ltd. and HAL Sports is pleased to announce the acquisition of one of Denver's growing favorite fall events!

The Great Pumpkin Haul  is a  2 mile  jaunt through forests and open fields, over creeks and hay bales, all throughout the scenic  Botanic Gardens at Chatfield .

There is a catch though: you will be covering those two miles carrying your very own personal pumpkin! That's right. Before the "Haul" you will have a chance to go pick out your very own pumpkin from Chatfield's Pumpkin patch (the pumpkin is included with event entry). 

This is not a true obstacle course race, the toughest obstacle is carrying your pumpkin for 2 miles so if you are looking for a challenge choose a heavy one or consider our "double hauler baler" challenge. Expect fun obstacles like haybales to climb over, crawl 
unders , spider webs and more.

NEW THIS YEAR:
  • Custom Finisher Keepsake Medals to all Finishers!!!
  • Free Photos
Registration includes a pumpkin, shirt, beverages, free photos, and custom finisher medal!!
$5 tickets to the corn maze will be available for all runners and friends/family members.

Kids 5 & Under are welcome to join in the fun for free but must purchase the upgrade if they want the goods - pumpkin,  shirt  and medal!

SAVE $5 WITH CODE:  HAULBKB
The Great Candy Run - November 12

JOIN US FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL THE GREAT CANDY RUN. SAVE $5 ON INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS WITH CODE:  SWEETBKB

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