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Colorado > Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 10K
Steamboat
Springs, CO
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Date
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Event
Details
A tradition in this ski and summer outdoor resort town for three
decades, the Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 10K is part of
the Steamboat Springs Running Series of events, which offer runners the
chance to come out and participate in long-distance runs ranging from
5K and 10K races to half- and full-marathons, in both road races and
trail running events. Along with the springtime Hayden Cog Run, the
Mountain Madness Half Marathon is one of the oldest events in the
series, and takes runners along an out-and-back course from the town's
Howelson Hill Park downtown along River Road, with plentiful rolling
hills and all paved surfaces throughout the race.
Nearly 100 runners turned out for the event's summer 2008 running, with
45 of those runners competing in the half marathon and roughly the same
number in the 10K, which takes place entirely on an out-and-back course
along River Road. For those running the 13.1-mile half marathon, the
course offers ample views of the Yampa River that cuts through the town
as well as the mountains that rise over the city in the distance, which
are a popular destination both for skiing in the winter and hiking,
trail running, mountain biking and kayaking in the summer.
Even experienced runners can have a difficult time if they don't arrive
in Steamboat Springs in time to acclimate to the area's high elevation,
which sits at nearly 7,000 feet above sea level in Colorado's Rocky
Mountains. The town itself is as much an attraction as the mountains
areas surrounding it, as its streets and architecture are designed to
give the feel of the old West, and are filled with plenty of
restaurants, bars and shops to take in after you're done with the race.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in Colorado's northwestern region, just over a three-hour drive
from Denver, the town of Steamboat Springs is nestled up high in the
Rocky Mountains and typically experiences mild to moderately warm
weather in the summer, with July temperatures that average between
45°F and 76°F.
July is the area's wettest month, but with just over 2 inches of
average rainfall, the area stays relatively dry this time of year.
Fees
2008 fees:
$20 if registered before the race
$25 on the day of the race
Registration
Online registration is not yet open for the summer 2009 running of
Colorado's Mountain Madness Half Marathon & 10K. Please
check back later for updated information on how to sign up for the
race.
Website
www.runningseries.com
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