Colfax Marathon returns to denver this weekend for 20th year

Denver7 · May 17, 2026 · 569 words · By Jeff Anastasio

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DENVER — While a weather change is exected to bring rain and cooler temps to the Denver metro over the next few days, the rain should mostly hold off during Sunday morning for the Colfax Marathon.

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What happened

DENVER — While a weather change is exected to bring rain and cooler temps to the Denver metro over the next few days, the rain should mostly hold off during Sunday morning for the Colfax Marathon.

Why it matters

The Colfax Marathon weekend is back with thousands of runners expected in the two-day event, happening Saturday and Sunday.

Common ground

Other races like the half-marathon and the Urban 10 Mile are still available, and spots for the marathon are filling up.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “D and H lines will not serve Colfax at Auraria Station through the Downtown Loop stations on Stout and California streets”

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Claim 2: “For the May 17 race day, RTD is accepting Colfax Marathon 2026 race bibs, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. as valid fare payment on the following rail lines and bus routes: Rail lines: W Line Bus routes: 15, 15L, 16”

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Claim 3: “Courses include runs through Empower Field at Mile High (twice), Denver Fire Station #1, and even a mile through the Denver Zoo.”

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Multiple sources confirm the course passes through Empower Field at Mile High (twice), Denver Fire Station #1, and the Denver Zoo.

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web search NEUTRAL — What is the Cigna Denver Colfax Marathon Relay? Also on Sunday, 17 May 2026, the Marathon Relay lets teams of five complete the 26.2-mile course in segments, with divisions for Open, Corporate, Govern…
https://races.runna.com/events/cigna-denver-colfax-marathon-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Denver Colfax Marathon is the city's only marathon and one of the most distinctive urban races in the country.The course runs through Empower Field at Mile High, a working fire station, and includ…
https://www.ahotu.com/event/denver-colfax-marathon

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web search NEUTRAL — Denver Colfax Marathon 2026 - Denver, Colorado, United States. Sat, May 16, 2026 - 06:00. Course Info. Weather Forecast.Run through Empower Field at Mile High – twice! Run through Denver Fire Station …
https://www.goandrace.com/en/running-events/2026/05/denver-c…

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Claim 4: “Over 40 on-course attractions — live music, cheer stations, and themed relay handoffs.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the number of on-course attractions.

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Claim 5: “Scenic routes past Denver landmarks: Sloan’s Lake, Colfax Avenue, downtown Denver, and historic Lakewood.”

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Web results confirm the route includes Colfax Avenue, downtown Denver, and historic Lakewood.

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web search NEUTRAL — Colfax (formerly Alden Grove, Alder Grove, Illinoistown, and Upper Corral) is a city in Placer County, California, [4] at the crossroads of Interstate 80 and State Route 174. The population was 1,995 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colfax,_California

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web search NEUTRAL — Denver, Colorado's only marathon plus a half marathon, and urban 10 miler through Denver's most iconic landmarks. Create a Marathon Relay Team for more fun!
https://www.runcolfax.org/runner-info/faq-2-2-2/

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web search NEUTRAL — Colfax County is located in northeastern New Mexico, where the plains meet the Rockies. It was established on January 25, 1869 during the height of the New Mexico gold rush.
https://www.co.colfax.nm.us/

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Claim 6: “The L Line will not be in service during the event”

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Claim 7: “D and H lines will continue to serve 10th-Osage Station, and will reroute to serve Auraria West Station, Empower Field at Mile High Station, Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station and Union Station”

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Claim 8: “Saturday: 5K at 9:00 a.m. (City Park).”

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While the 5K is mentioned as part of the weekend, the provided evidence for claim 2 contains irrelevant search results (Ann Arbor, Istanbul) and does not specifically confirm the 9:00 a.m. start time or City Park location for the 5K specifically.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The long-running American late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) first premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, and its fifty-first and most recent season premiered on October 4, 2025. …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Saturday in the Park" is a 1972 single by Chicago. Saturday in the Park may also refer to: Saturday in the Park (music festival), a music festival in Sioux City, Iowa Saturday in the Park (cycling e…
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Claim 9: “Boston Marathon qualifier.”

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Three separate web sources explicitly state that the Colfax Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of marathon races in North America.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mankato Marathon is an annual marathon race in Mankato, Minnesota, United States, that was first run in 2010. The race weekend now brings nearly 5,000 runners to the city for several races: the ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mankato_Marathon

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Claim 10: “This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Colfax Marathon through Denver and Lakewood.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the 2026 event is the 20th anniversary, noting the inaugural race was in 2006.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colfax Avenue is the main street that runs east–west through the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. As U.S. Highway 40, it was one of two principal highways serving Denver before the Interstate Hig…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colfax_Avenue

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of marathon races in North America.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A major tornado outbreak took place between April 17–18, 2026 within the Midwestern United States, Upper Midwest, and the Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center forecasted a wind and hail-driven…
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Claim 11: “All Sunday races start and finish in Denver’s City Park.”

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Multiple sources confirm the start and finish are in Denver's City Park.

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web search NEUTRAL — denver marathon, colorado marathon start and finish, colfax marathon. ac-city-parkStart and Finish in Denver's stellar City Park. Colfax sculpture, colfax avenue, runners sculpture, Colfax Marathon, r…
https://www.runcolfax.org/races/marathon-course-overview/

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web search NEUTRAL — The Denver Colfax Marathon is the city's only marathon and one of the most distinctive urban races in the country.The race finishes in City Park with a large-scale post-race celebration, live music, a…
https://www.ahotu.com/event/denver-colfax-marathon

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web search NEUTRAL — Expo – Cigna Denver Colfax Marathon Expo. If you are running the Marathon, Half Marathon, Urban 10, or Marathon Relay this is the ONLY place you can pick up your bib, shirt & instructions. You are req…
https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/15/denver-colfax-m…

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Claim 12: “the following bus routes will be temporarily detoured in many areas... 0, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 24, 28, 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 48, 51, 52, 76, 83L, ART, FREE”

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Claim 13: “Sunday: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Urban 10 Miler, and Marathon Relay starting at 6:00 a.m. (City Park).”

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Web results confirm the Full Marathon, Half, 10 Miler, and Relay take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with City Park as the starting area.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A half marathon is a road running event of 21.0975 kilometres (c. 13 mi 192.5 yd)—half the distance of a marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_marathon

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The world record in the half marathon has been officially recognized since 1 January 2004 by World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics. A total of five men's world r…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres (c. 26.22 mi), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed…
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Claim 14: “No impacts to RTD rail service are expected to occur on Saturday, May 16”

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Claim 15: “Aid stations every mile to two miles.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the frequency of aid stations.

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Claim 16: “Marathon weekend runs Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026.”

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Multiple independent sources (Ahotu, Denver Business Journal, and Cigna event page) confirm the dates as May 16-17, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colfax Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in the Denver metropolitan area. The Colfax Marathon weekend is the largest marathon weekend in the Rocky Mountain region, with 25,000…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colfax_Marathon

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 3–4, 1958, a destructive tornado outbreak, also known as the Chippewa Valley Tornado Outbreak, affected the Upper Midwestern United States. It was the deadliest tornado outbreak in Wisconsin s…
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