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Durango runner posts “fastest known time” on Colorado Trail

Kyle Curtin completed the 487-mile trek, with 92,000 feet of climbing, in less than seven days

Durango resident Kyle Curtin finished the Colorado Trail Sunday night with the fastest known time of six days, 15 hours, 8 minutes, achieving his goal of becoming the first to do it in less than a week. The 487-mile trail from Waterton Canyon near Chatfield Reservoir to Durango entails more than 92,000 feet of climbing. (Maggie Guterl/Tailwind Nutrition)
Durango resident Kyle Curtin finished the Colorado Trail Sunday night with the fastest known time of six days, 15 hours, 8 minutes, achieving his goal of becoming the first to do it in less than a week. The 487-mile trail from Waterton Canyon near Chatfield Reservoir to Durango entails more than 92,000 feet of climbing. (Maggie Guterl/Tailwind Nutrition)
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By | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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After running and power walking 487 miles from Denver to Durango to complete the Colorado Trail in record time, trail runner Kyle Curtin had plenty of time to reflect on the experience because the physical wear and tear he endured put him in a Durango hospital room.
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