Sometimes I’m asked, “Why free races?” My answer is simple: why not?
When you pay $40 (or more!) to run a race, you’re covering the cost of a t-shirt, a timing chip, live music, and other extras—whether you want them or not. Personally, I already have plenty of race shirts, I tend to time myself anyway, and music doesn’t do much to motivate me.
When I first started running in the ’60s, races were much simpler. You’d show up a few minutes before the start, pay $5, and receive a handmade bib with your number written in marker. No shirts, no loudspeakers, no bands, no chips, and no online registration or results.
If paying $40 for a race experience is worth it to you, that’s great—I run those races too. But if it’s not, now you have another option. You can join a no-frills race and save your money for shoes or other gear.
I don’t organize races to make money. I do it to share my passion for running, to help others discover new places to run, to bring together like-minded people, and maybe even spark a few new friendships.
Our races are chip-timed with free breakfast burritos and drinks at the finish. All races are at Chatfield State Park starting at 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday, October - March. You have a choice of at least three distance options at each event. For more details, go to the "Runs, Races, Maps" tab above.
You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.
Run free!
Wayne
PS- Hover with your cursor over the tab to this page (HOME) to access our ABOUT US page.
When you pay $40 (or more!) to run a race, you’re covering the cost of a t-shirt, a timing chip, live music, and other extras—whether you want them or not. Personally, I already have plenty of race shirts, I tend to time myself anyway, and music doesn’t do much to motivate me.
When I first started running in the ’60s, races were much simpler. You’d show up a few minutes before the start, pay $5, and receive a handmade bib with your number written in marker. No shirts, no loudspeakers, no bands, no chips, and no online registration or results.
If paying $40 for a race experience is worth it to you, that’s great—I run those races too. But if it’s not, now you have another option. You can join a no-frills race and save your money for shoes or other gear.
I don’t organize races to make money. I do it to share my passion for running, to help others discover new places to run, to bring together like-minded people, and maybe even spark a few new friendships.
Our races are chip-timed with free breakfast burritos and drinks at the finish. All races are at Chatfield State Park starting at 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday, October - March. You have a choice of at least three distance options at each event. For more details, go to the "Runs, Races, Maps" tab above.
You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.
Run free!
Wayne
PS- Hover with your cursor over the tab to this page (HOME) to access our ABOUT US page.
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