Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners take off from the starting line in the Denver Colfax half marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver. The 16th annual Denver Colfax Marathon kicked off under perfect conditions for racers and walkers competing in the half marathon, marathon and Urban 10 miler at City Park. The Denver Colfax marathon is the city's only marathon and has always been known for its spectacular scenery and unique entertainment. The race winds its way through the streets of Denver, with the half marathon going into and out of the Denver Zoo, and around other well known areas of the city. Around 15,000 racers took part in today's event. The 5K took place on Saturday. The revised half marathon course featured an extended mile through Denver Zoo that included running past exhibits of giraffes, zebras, penguins and more.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostVictor Rodriguez stretches at the starting line of the Denver Colfax marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver.- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners stand in groups near the starting line as the sun rises as they wait their turn to start in the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCarly Schaller, of Silverthorne, and other runners line up on the starting line as the sun rises to take part in the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostValerie Lancaster of Baltimore, Maryland, center, bib number 11991, Cosby Arnold, of Denver, right, bib number 11468 and other runners take off from the starting line in the Denver Colfax marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners run along East 23rd Avenue as they take part in the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners pass blossoming trees inside the Denver Zoo while running the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTwo geese and their 10 goslings run along side runners as they run through the Denver Zoo while running the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners pass blossoming trees inside the Denver Zoo while running the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners pass Grevy's Zebras inside their enclosures at the Denver Zoo while running the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners pass Grévy's zebras inside the Denver Zoo while running the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA runner takes a pictures of herself with an elephant in the background inside the Denver Zoo while running the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLincoln Vohland, 2, holds a sign up for his mother Julia who was running in the half marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAmber Matzoll puts her hands on her head after finishing the half marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThomas Headle, left, and Delina Auciello, both of Denver, cross the finish line holding hands as they finish the half marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- The 20th Colfax Marathon and its associated races will be held Sunday morning. Race officials expect more than 28,000 to take part. (Helen H. Richardson/Denver Post file)
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAshley Bonham, holding her daughter Lily, 1, cheers for her husband Mateyo as he crosses the finish line after competing in the half marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSarah Villasenor celebrates as she wins the women's marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Villasenor won with a time of 3:02:51.86. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTyler McCandless, of Fort Collins, breaks the winners tape at the finish line to win the marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver. McCandless broke the marathon event record with an official time of 2:21:08. He broke the record by over three minutes.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAshley Lesnik gets her medal after finishing the half marathon in the Denver Colfax marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSummer Olson tries to catch her breath after finishing the half marathon during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMedals for runners at the finish line during the Denver Colfax marathon race on May 15, 2022 in Denver.
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Runners take off from the starting line in the Denver Colfax half marathon on May 15, 2022 in Denver. The 16th annual Denver Colfax Marathon kicked off under perfect conditions for racers and walkers competing in the half marathon, marathon and Urban 10 miler at City Park. The Denver Colfax marathon is the city's only marathon and has always been known for its spectacular scenery and unique entertainment. The race winds its way through the streets of Denver, with the half marathon going into and out of the Denver Zoo, and around other well known areas of the city. Around 15,000 racers took part in today's event. The 5K took place on Saturday. The revised half marathon course featured an extended mile through Denver Zoo that included running past exhibits of giraffes, zebras, penguins and more.
By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Colfax Marathon returned to its traditional spring outing Sunday in City Park. The city’s largest running event attracted an estimated 11,000 in the marathon, half-marathon, 10-miler and marathon relay. Another 5,000 ran in a 5-kilometer race on Saturday. The marathon races began in 2006. It was canceled in May 2020 and postponed from May until October in 2021 because of COVID-19.
