It wasn't that long ago that we learned the news that the Denver Marathon was acquired and will soon be the Denver "Rock 'N' Roll" marathon.
Now the marathon officially opened for registration. For complete details please see the Press Release below:
Denver Marathon will soon be the Denver "Rock 'N' Roll" marathon.DENVER — The Denver Marathon, the largest marathon in Colorado, today announced online registration is open for the 2009 event. The fourth annual Denver Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 18 in the Mile High City.
Participants can register online at www.denvermarathon.com for one of several Denver Marathon events including the full marathon, half-marathon, and the four-person ING Marathon Relay. In 2009, the field limit will be capped at 12,000 total participants.
“The City of Denver is an outstanding destination to run a marathon,
and we are excited to offer runners a flat, scenic course and one of
the most entertaining post-race parties in the Rockies,” said Anton
Villatoro, General Manager of the Denver Marathon. “The course travels
through some of Denver’s beautiful urban parks as well as travels major
landmarks such as Coors Field, Union Station and the internationally
recognized Denver Art Museum; all set to the backdrop of the
breathtaking mountains that give Colorado its gorgeous panoramas.”
Named “Best Marathon” in 2007 by Colorado Runner and one of 10 “Marathons You Should Do in 2008” by Runner’s World, the marathon highlights the cultural diversity of Denver’s communities by incorporating a mix of urban neighborhoods, shopping and restaurant districts, city parks and residential areas in its marathon, half marathon and relay courses. The racecourse will again start in front of the State Capitol, and travel past many of Denver’s major landmarks including Larimer Square, the Pepsi Center and the Denver Public Library. The Denver Marathon course has little to no elevation change and is certified by USA Track & Field as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Registration fees for the 2009 Denver Marathon
Full Marathon:
Early entry (through May 31): $90
Standard Entry (June 1 - August 31): $100
Late Entry (September 1 - October 11): $110
Expo (if available): $120
Half Marathon:
Early Entry (through May 31): $70
Standard Entry (June 1 - August 31): $80
Late Entry (September 1 - October 11): $90
Expo (if available): $100
ING Marathon Relay:
Early Entry (through May 31): $180
Standard Entry (June 1 - August 31): $200
Late Entry (September 1 - October 11): $220
Expo (if available): $240