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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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