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Colorado > Slacker Half Marathon, Relay & 4-Mile
Race
Georgetown,
CO
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Date
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Event
Details
Billed by race organizers as the "highest downhill half marathon in the
country," the aptly named Slacker Half Marathon features a starting
line at the lofty elevation of 10,630 feet above sea level and a
running course that is entirely downhill, descending by the end of the
race to 8,400 feet. The starting line is at Colorado's Loveland Ski
Resort, and takes runners on near-trail conditions through the first
half of the race, which features five miles of forest area trails with
plenty of scenic views of nearby wetlands and waterfalls.
By the middle miles of the race, the course shifts to paved surfaces,
with views of the Continental Divide and many mining areas, while the
last few miles of the race take runners from Silver Plume to Georgetown
along paved bike trails with views of the Georgetown Loop Railroad. The
relay races are open to 3-person teams, and the 4-mile race takes place
over the last four miles of the half marathon course.
Race
Weather & Climate
While the race takes place just as summer is getting started across
much of the rest of the U.S., weather conditions are still mild in this
high-altitude Rocky Mountain town just to the west of Denver. June
temperatures average between 37°F and 71°F, and
rainfall averages just over 1 1/2 inches during the month.
Fees
$25 per person for all participants
Registration
You can register online for the Slacker Half Marathon by
clicking here.
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Groups & Related Sites
www.slackerhalfmarathon.com
- The event's official website, with event and race details,
registration info and more.
www.georgetowncolorado.com
- Tourist information for visitors to Georgetown, including hotels,
restaurants and attractions including the Royal George Route Railroad.
www.town.georgetown.co.us
- The official site of Georgetown's local government, with more on the
city's historic loop railroad, Hamill House and Hotel de Paris Museum.
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