The Colorado Marathon (formerly known as the Fort Collins Old Town Marathon) is an annual marathon held in

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. The majority of the course goes down the Poudre River Canyon in northern Colorado; the marathon advertises itself as "America's Most Scenic Course". Other events include a half-marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and a kids' run. The course is slightly downhill for the majority of the race. In the race's first four years, 18% of the finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon. The race typically takes place on the first weekend in May.

Records

Men

*2004: Daniel Shaw, 2:25:55.8

Women

*2006: Kara Roy, 2:46:30

References

External links

Official websiteColorado Marathon at marathonguide.com
Marathons in the United States Foot races in Colorado Tourist attractions in Larimer County, Colorado {{Colorado-sport-stub