Colorado Springs Grand Prix of Running

Top Ten

2010-08-07T15:48:00.000-07:00

Greetings runners: Over 200 runners turned out for the inaugural Top Ten (mile) run from the Grace Center and ending in a spiral loop around the track at Colorado College. It was a fast run and the weather was great The Top Ten is complete.

The results are posted here: http://csgrandprix.com/results.html

OutThereColorado.com has posted photos! http://www.outtherecolorado.com/photos/photo.html?albumid=329&groupid=1#photoid=2680

Please let us know how you felt about the run and the course. Your input is valued!

And thanks for running.

GP Results

2010-06-29T08:50:00.000-07:00

The cumulative results for the Grand Prix have been updated to include the Sailin' Shoes. We hope everyone had a great time at that event. The weather was great!

http://csgrandprix.com/results.html

The Top Ten

2010-06-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

Well, even though we have the Classic 10K on July 24, we have put up a very basic map of the route the newest, toughest and coolest race in the region, on our web site.

You can see it at http://csgrandprix.com/topten/toptenmap.html
And here are the Top Ten reasons to run!

10 Miles is the perfect distance!
Start in a Stadium, Finish in a Stadium!
Your running shoes want to do it!
Lots of “downhill” – hooray!!
Tech shirt makes you run faster!
All the bagels you can eat at the Finish!
You’re not at home mowing the grass!
Boasting rights for running the Best and Newest race in town!
Stellar lineup of Runners, starting with YOU!!!!!
Come meet our own David..............!

The Series Results are posted

2010-05-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Grand Prix of Running has posted the series standings as of May 15, to the website. Please visit http://csgrandprix.com/results.html and verify your placement. The series includes 191 runners in the short series and over 200 in the long series. The next race is the Classic 10k. Watch your mail box for the application, pick one up at Runners Roost or register online through http://csgrandprix.com

Take 5 in the Garden

2010-05-04T05:22:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 1 found over 800 runners brave a chilly morning and the hills of the Garden of the Gods. They ranged between the ages of 11 and 76, and were split nearly evenly in the 5K and the 5Miler. We applaud all of these fine athletes in their endeavor to be their best.

The overall leaders in these runs are:
5Miler Men
1 Peter Maksimon 28:38.90
2 Christopher Nelson 29:01.75
3 William Dillon 29:51.15

5Miler Women
1 Wendy Thomas 31:50.25
2 Amanda Occhi 32:04.20
3 Christi-Marie Butler 34:46.00

5K Men
1 Jeff Turner 18:04.00
2 Andrew Abdella 18:30.50
3 Adolfo Carrillo 18:40.40

5K Women
1 Shannon Payne 19:29.45
2 Mickey Kelley 20:59.60
3 Kathryn Pennington 22:16.80

For full results, go to http://www.ccrtiming.com/races/results/2010/10Garden5.htm

Next up...the Grand Prix Classic 10K

2010-04-16T09:57:00.000-07:00

Coming May 1st!
Take 5 in the Garden and run either a 5 Kilometer or a 5 Miler through Colorado Springs premier parks, the Garden of the Gods. Although no one is sure what the weather will be on that Saturday morning, you can be assured it will only add to enjoyment of your run. Come on out and have some fun. Register online at csgrandprix.com or at the Runner's Roost, 121 N Tejon, Downtown Colorado Springs.

A special Runner at the 5k

2010-03-18T10:55:00.000-07:00

One of the runners in the 5K on St. Patrick's day was Mackenzie Maher. She personifies the true spirit of a runner. Mackenzie did not finish first, but most importantly, she finished. We encourage everyone to watch the video at 5NewsFirst and take inspiration from her for your next race.

Way to go Mackenzie!

http://www.newsfirst5.com/news/girl-with-cerebral-palsy-crosses-finish-line/

Jalalabad Jig and the 5k on St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-16T09:02:00.000-07:00

Saturday was an incredible day, as the weather cooperated resulting in the 5K on St Patrick's Day being, literally, SOLD OUT! We apologize to those that were unable to run in the largest run in Colorado Springs, or were denied timing due to the lack of timing chips. We will endeavor to do better next year. Additional shirts have been ordered, please allow 3 weeks for them to be available.

We want to thank all of the volunteers that came out to register runners, cut and serve food, and to Billy Davis, Paul Petta and Ryan Haug for pouring and serving water.

Meanwhile, halfway around the world, about 200 Soldiers from Ft Carson participated in the Jalalabad Jig in concert with the Grand Prix. The Colorado Springs Gazette did a feature on a soldier in Afghanistan running there while his wife ran in the 5k on St Patrick's Day http://www.gazette.com/articles/patrick-95644-day-runners.html

Jalalabad Jig and the 5k on St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-12T16:10:00.000-08:00

The weather in Colorado Springs is looking very promising for a great race day and it looks like a wonderful day in Afghanistan (with a high expected of 80F) for a foot race. We hope everyone has a good time, and a special wish for our soldiers participating in and supplying security for the Jalalabad Jig!

2010-03-04T10:56:00.000-08:00

Join us at the Brooks Expo on Friday, March 12, from 3 to 9pm at the Runners Roost Store, 121 N Tejon. Pick up your package and enjoy snacks, beverage & music before your race! Brooks will hold drawings and giveaways of Shoes and Apparel.

Jalalabad Jig Shirts

2010-02-23T10:22:00.000-08:00

We were a bit worried that the t-shirts for the Jalalabad Jig were not going to get to Afghanistan in time, but somehow, the deliveries were mad in a most timely manner. These men and women were excited to get all the goodies sent to them.

Jalalabad Jig

2010-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

We are excited to have some very special runners for the St Patrick's Run. Although they will not be on Tejon Street with us on that day, they will be with us in spirit. They are Soldiers from Ft Carson, currently serving in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. In their honor, we have created special t-shirts which are being sent to these fine men and women that will be running in the Jalalbad Jig!

Please feel free to post notes to these new running partners.

These guys are ready for a run!

The first run of the season

2009-12-17T12:16:00.000-08:00

Coming March 13, 2010, the Grand Prix of Running will be sponsoring our first run of the year, the 5K on St. Patrick's Day.

For more information, please visit csgrandprix.com