The Platte River Half-Marathon and Buckhorn Exchange Relay, proceeds
go towards the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This point to point
course is certified by USATF and was recognized as Competitor
Magazine’s Best Half-Marathon and Post-Race Party in 2012 and
Colorado Runner Magazine’s Best Half-Marathon in 2009 and Best
Post-Race Party in 2011. Come run and see why. The race will begin at
the intersection of Alamo Ave. and Prince Streets next to the Downtown
Littleton Light Rail Station and run through the streets of Littleton
before joining the Platte River Trail to run 10 miles downstream to
Denver. The course will leave the trail for the final 1.1 miles at 8th
Avenue and head east over the 8th Avenue Viaduct to the finish at the
Buckhorn Exchange at 10th Avenue and Osage Street. There is an
approximate net elevation drop of 120 feet with only one uphill
section on the course from 12 to 12 ½ miles as you cross the
8th Avenue Viaduct. The surface throughout the race is asphalt and
concrete with over 50% of the trail adjacent to the course consisting
of dirt and crushed gravel. Along with a fast course each participant
will receive a long sleeve technical shirt with this year’s race
logo and a finishers medal. This year’s expanded post-race meal
will be provided to all race participants and includes hamburgers,
breakfast burritos, rice and beans, chili, potato chips, pickles,
fruit, cookies, ice cream, beer and various other drinks. Live music
will be provided at the post-race party. After your race and lunch you
will be provided a ticket on the RTD Light Rail for return
transportation to the Downtown Littleton Station. The Light Rail
Station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street is just steps away from the
finish line and post-race party.
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