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8 Replies Last post: Oct 11, 2007 5:30 PM by mcsolar99

mtnchk1

286 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Oct 11, 2007 8:57 AM

DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

DH noticed this last night:

"Denver Marathon Waives Marathon Race Entry to Welcome
Chicago Runners Looking to Finish

WHAT: The Denver Marathon, scheduled for October 14, 2007, announced today that it will waive marathon entry fees to runners who were registered for the Chicago Marathon but were unable to finish.

HOW: Persons registered for the Chicago Marathon can register online for the Denver Marathon at www.denvermarathon.com[/URL" target="_blank"> and enter the online referral code ChicagoRunner or they may register in person on Friday or Saturday, October 12 or 13, at the Denver Marathon EXPO located at the Adams Mark Hotel, 1550 Court Place.

Chicago runners registering for the Denver Marathon will need to present proof of registration for the Chicago Marathon and a photo ID at packet pick-up. For more information about the race or packet pick-up, please go to www.DenverMarathon.com.[/URL" target="_blank">

WHY: ?As a former professional athlete, I know what it takes to train for a big race and the disappointment of not being able to finish due to circumstances outside of my control,? said Denver Marathon Executive Director Anton Villatoro. ?In response to many local Colorado runners who were hoping to complete the Chicago Marathon last weekend but could not finish, our race wants to give these runners another chance to reach the finish line.?

The Denver Marathon race course is flat and has little to no elevation change and will be certified by USA Track & Field as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

About the Denver Marathon?
The largest Marathon in the state of Colorado, the Denver Marathon is the premier distance running event in the Mile High City which includes the marathon, a half-marathon, the ING Marathon Relay and the McDonald?s Mile Kids Race. The racecourse will start in front of the State Capitol, and travel past many of Denver?s major landmarks such as the Denver Public Library and the Denver Art Museum, Larimer Square, the Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, as well as City, Cheesman and Washington Parks.

Owned and operated by Run Denver, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Experience Sports, LLC, the Denver Marathon brings an unmatched urban running experience to the Colorado community. For more information or to register for the marathon, half-marathon, ING Marathon Relay or the McDonald?s Mile Kids Race, please visit www.denvermarathon.com.[/URL" target="_blank"> "

perchcreek

821 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

1. Oct 11, 2007 9:09 AM

in response to: mtnchk1

Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

I knew there was a reason I like the running community!

Doctor Wu076

412 posts since
Sep 25, 2000

2. Oct 11, 2007 10:05 AM

in response to: mtnchk1

Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

quote:<HR>Originally posted by mtnchk1:

"Denver Marathon Waives Marathon Race Entry to Welcome
Chicago Runners Looking to Finish.
<HR>

Do they only need to run the last few miles? That would be a very long walk break.

I was thinking there would be a lot of Chigaco runners looking for a second chance. Already a lot of them are signing up for Philadelphia. It's a smart marketing move for Denver to do the free entry. Wonder how many people will make use of it.

newguy56

141 posts since
Jul 19, 2006

3. Oct 11, 2007 10:54 AM

in response to: mtnchk1

Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Doctor Wu:

Do they only need to run the last few miles? That would be a very long walk break.

I was thinking there would be a lot of Chigaco runners looking for a second chance. Already a lot of them are signing up for Philadelphia. It's a smart marketing move for Denver to do the free entry. Wonder how many people will make use of it.<HR>

People with money and time.

Iapetus999

165 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Oct 11, 2007 1:10 PM

in response to: mtnchk1

Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

Watch it be 90 for this race too...

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mtnchk1

286 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Oct 11, 2007 1:19 PM

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Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

per weather channel: Denver, Sunday Oct 14th: high 57/low 39 w/40% chance of scattered/isolated t-storms......these are usually later in the day......ie

ost 3pm

choover

1,120 posts since
Oct 7, 2007

6. Oct 11, 2007 4:17 PM

in response to: mtnchk1

Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

This came across my email:

Siouxland Lewis & Clark Marathon Offers Discounts to Welcome Chicago Marathoners

Thursday October 11, 2007

SIOUX CITY, IA - Siouxland Lewis & Clark Marathon officials announced to today that they will offer discounts to marathoners that were unable to finish last weeks Chicago Marathon. The Siouxland Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2007, announced today that it will provide a $15 discount off entry fees to runners who were registered for the Chicago Marathon but were unable to finish. Persons registered for the Chicago Marathon can register online for the Siouxland Marathon at http://www.AllSportCentral.com[/URL" target="_blank"> and enter the online Promo Code ChicagoMarathon07. Chicago runners registering for the Siouxland Marathon will need to present proof of registration for the Chicago Marathon and a photo ID at packet pick-up. Event details are available online at: http://www.SiouxlandMarathon.com.[/URL" target="_blank">

Siouxland Marathon
Event Staff
info@SiouxlandMarathon.com

seemomgo

164 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

7. Oct 11, 2007 4:55 PM

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Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

We are going to have PERFECT temps for the run on Sunday!! Should be about 40 at the start from what I see...maybe some drops of rain, but like mtnchk says - probably in the afternoon! It's a great course - but there are some hills. I'm running the half this year - but did the full last year. For me, the Wash Park area was the worst part - and they have changed that part of the course!!!

Party at C-mom's house!!!

mcsolar99

1,018 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

8. Oct 11, 2007 5:30 PM

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Re: DENVER MARATHON WELCOMES CHICAGO RUNNERS

it's a cruel cruel joke. first melt them in chicago, then asphyxiate them at 5,000 foot altitude in denver...

(geez, c-mom, give us a little warning on the next party...)

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