The Denver area is home to many marathons. One quickly gaining momentum is the Colorado Colfax Marathon. The Colorado Colfax Marathon runs along Denver's famous Colfax Avenue, starting at Denver City Park, circling through an area just past Wadsworth Avenue in the city of Lakewood, and ending up back at the City Park Pavilion in Denver. The full marathon is about 26 miles long. There's also the option of running the half marathon. Kids in K - 8th grade also can run in the non-competitive Colorado Kids Marathon Mile.

All Colorado Colfax Marathon races are open to varied levels of expertise. Using the relay team strategy is welcome for those running for fun, for a business, or for a charitable cause. This is where friends or business partners team up and tag each consecutive racer at certain intervals of the race.

Terrain for the Colorado Colfax Marathon races is mostly asphalt, since the whole length of the main race extends down Colfax Avenue. In this race, suitable for beginners, expert training is not required. However, before running any race, of course, a person should always check with their physician, as well as prepare their body for the new physical activity.

Denver's weather is a bit unpredictable in the Spring, when this event is usually held. Weather could be sunny and mild or it could even be raining or snowing. If you're coming from out of town to participate in this race, be sure you have running gear suitable for varied weather conditions. Running shoes should have slip-proof technology (in case of rain or snow) with traction that is suitable for flat terrain. They also should be lightweight, so that feet and legs don't tire easily. A windbreaker also is a good idea, in case it gets breezy.

SOURCES
http://www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org/