Early Bird

Run with us!

Lace up your sneakers to support student success during Colfax Marathon Weekend.

By Lynne Winter ’17

July 26, 2021

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Colfax Marathon Weekend, Oct. 16-17, and once again, Metropolitan State University of Denver is proud to be an official charity partner. Join fellow Roadrunners for the biggest running weekend in the Rockies and support student success in two ways:

• Register to participate in any race – Marathon, Half Marathon, Urban 10 Miler, Marathon Relay and/or 5K – during Colfax Marathon Weekend and select the MSU Denver Foundation as your charity partner. Charity partners with the most runners on their team will be eligible to have cash prizes donated to their program. Race participants will receive an MSU Denver T-shirt.
• Sign up to volunteer at the MSU Denver-sponsored water station or staff our booth in Charity Partner Village during race weekend. Volunteers will receive an MSU Denver T-shirt and hat.

All money raised in conjunction with Colfax Marathon Weekend directly benefits the Student Emergency Fund, ensuring that our students have the support they need to bridge financial gaps brought on by unexpected expenses and persist in their educational journey.

Additional information

Do you have a dog joining you during the 5K? Email us at alumni@msudenver.edu to request an MSU Denver doggy bandanna so your pup can show their Roadrunner pride out on the course!

Register soon – preseason pricing ends Aug. 25 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, contact Brandi Rideout, director of Alumni Relations.