One More Week: Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon

Next Sunday, more than 15,000 runners are expected to run in the Rock 'n' Roll Denver Marathon, half marathon, and ING Rock 'n' Roll Relay.  The sold out event, formerly known as the Denver Marathon, was added this year to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.  Other races in the series are held in Arizona, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, and Virginia Beach.

The race course begins in front of the State Capitol, and travels past many of Denver’s major landmarks including the Denver Public Library, Art Museum, Larimer Square, the Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, as well as City, Cheesman and Washington Parks. The course has little to no elevation change and is certified by USA Track & Field as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

“Denver is an outstanding destination to run a marathon and we are excited to offer runners a flat, scenic course set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains that give Colorado its gorgeous panoramas,” said Peter Englehart, President and CEO of Competitor Group, Inc. “The Rock ‘n’ Roll format will help this event increase its visibility on a national scale and attract participants from across the U.S. and abroad.”

As part of the weeknd's events, a Health & Fitness Expo will take place on October 15 and 16, 2010 at the Denver Convention Center, Exhibit Hall E.  Hours are Friday, October 15 from noon to 7pm and Saturday, October 16 from 9am to 5pm.  The Expo is free and open to the public.

If you missed out on this year's registration, mark your calendar for next year. The next Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Marathon will be held on October 16, 2011.