Broomfield Trails Marathon
Sunday, October 13, 2019 • 5k, 10k, Half marathon, Marathon
Address:
Broomfield Community Park, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO view map
Our Story:
Please note – Day of Registration will only include 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Also, we will ONLY be accepting credit or debit card payments – NO CASH. For the "Day of Application" visit http://broomfieldmarathon.com/index.php/about. The Broomfield Rotary Club has supported many charities in Colorado for over 50 years. In the past 10 years alone, Broomfield Rotary has raised and donated more than $1 million for charitable causes. Broomfield Rotary has supported the work of A Precious Child, an organization providing opportunities and resources to children in need to empower them to achieve their full potential. Since its founding in 2008, A Precious Child has served more than 232,000 children in need in Colorado. The Broomfield Trails Marathon was established to bring together these two impactful organizations while further engaging both the local and broader communities and bringing a signature race series to the Broomfield area. One hundred percent of proceeds from the Broomfield Trails Marathon will go to charitable endeavors: Fifty percent to support A Precious Child’s mission and fifty percent to Broomfield Rotary to distribute to other causes through the Broomfield Rotary Charitable Foundation. The Broomfield Trails Marathon will soon become the largest running event in the North Metro area of Denver. Event day will include a Full and Half Marathon, a 10K and a 5K. The races are designed to attract runners and walkers of all skill levels and ages. The venue is located in the heart of Broomfield at the Broomfield Community Center. The area abuts the Mamie Eisenhower Library, the Civic Center and the North Metro Fire Admin Offices which means easy access and abundant parking. The view of the mountains from this location is truly spectacular. There will be an Expo Area where our Sponsors and Vendors will have booths set up for attendees to browse and shop. There will be food and beverages stands throughout the area as well. First and foremost, this is an event designed for the entire family to attend, participate and enjoy. There will be medals for the top finishers and ribbons for all participants along with other sign-up prizes. But it is also designed to appeal to the more serious runners, as there will be cash prizes available for the Full and Half Marathons. Features of the Event Include: Information regarding pre-race day packet pickup will be available at a later date. The timeline for race day will be as follows: 6:30 AM – Race day registration and packet pickup begins
8:00 AM – Full and Half Marathons Start
9:00 AM – 10K and 5K Start
Course Description:
After leaving the START-LINE at the Community Center in Broomfield, the course passes the historic yellow Brunner Farm and heads north to join LAKE LINK TRAIL. At mile 2, looking west, lies the purple FLAT IRON RANGE with the panoramic view of the majestic ROCKIES stretching north to south with LONGS PEAK in full view. Before descending the escarpment, on a clear day one can see Wyoming. You will be cheered on by the constant chirping of the many prairie dogs being constant spectators. At mile 4, the trail makes a 90 degree turn onto ROCK CREEK TRAIL to the west, passing the original Miller Farm and its stage coach station. On these grasslands the Arapahoe and Cheyenne hunted pronghorn and grazed cattle. Around STEARNS LAKE coyotes can be seen stalking migrating vast varieties of waterfowl. At this trails’ end, the course moves onto paved cycle path, gently climbing up DECEPTION HILL to the 1stBank Center, followed by downhill to the BIG DRY CREEK TRAIL. This follows the tree lined creek with nesting bald eagles, red tailed hawk or horned owls camouflaged in the trees. After 7 miles, the trail turns west through suburban streets and onto QUAIL CREEK, MC. KAY LANDING and past PLASTER LAKE for the final flat push to the FINISH at the Community Center. Refreshments, massage, music, family and friends will welcome the FINISHERS.
Directions to start:
The starting line is at the Community Center in Broomfield.
Parking:
Parking is available at the Mamie Eisenhower Library, Community Center, Broomfield Civic Center, Broomfield Health & Human Services, and additional locations around the park. Please look for event signage to guide you.
Awards info:
Additional info
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Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be at A Precious Child, 7051 W. 118th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80020 on Thursday, October 10th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Friday, October 11th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
Options:
• Marathon (8:00 AM start)
• 1/2 Marathon (8:00 AM start)
• 10K Adult (9:00 AM start)
• 10K Senior 65 & Youth up to 12 (9:00 AM start)
• 5K (9:00 AM start)
• 5K Senior 65 & Youth up to 12 (9:00 AM start)
• 5K Family 4 Pack (2 adults/2 kids) (9:00 AM start)
• Marathon Relay Team (8:00 AM start)