About Us
2008 Platte River Half Marathon & Buckhorn
Exchange Relay
Welcome to the 6th Annual Platte River Half-Marathon and
Buckhorn Exchange Relay. This point to point course is certified and sanctioned by USATF, CO-06001DP. 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 portions adjacent to the trail consisting
of dirt and crushed gravel.
Along with a fast course each participant will receive a
long sleeve cotton shirt with this year’s race logo. Lunch
will be provided to all race participants by the Buckhorn Exchange. Lunch
will include buffalo burgers, hamburgers, bratwurst, potato
chips, pickles, fruit, cookies and various drinks. The
Littleton Community Band will be performing 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.
Alan Lind and Maureen Roben
Co-Race Directors
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Proceeds from the race will benefit The Rocky Mountain
Chapter
of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the
Greenway Foundation – Preserving Metro Denver’s
Urban Waterways Since 1974.

For more information on blood cancers and how
you can help, go to www.lls.org
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For more information on the Greenway Foundation, go to www.greenwayfoundation.org
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