FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Autumn Color Run 9/17 - Buena Vista

The 28th annual Autumn Color Run will be held on Saturday Sept. 17. This
year's race will feature some exciting changes. For the first time in Buena
Vista there will be a full marathon. We are very excited about this
addition, which is made possible through cooperation with the U.S Forest
Service. Secondly, we updated the 5K course. Runners will now spend more
time on smaller roads, which will spread out the pack by the time they
reach CR 306, making for safer and more enjoyable running. Our third big
change this year is the addition of a salad-and-pasta bar after the race in
addition to the amazing array of home-baked goodies from the Starpoint
families.

Bruce Hayes will be back again this year to entertain us in McPhelemy Park
as the runners cross the finish line. Runners and walkers can register
online at www.bvautumncolorrun.net or pick up a registration form at
Nature's Pantry in Buena Vista. Race day registration will be open from
6-8am; though, there are a limited number of spaces in the full and half
marathons. The registration page will show exactly how many tickets are
still available.

Races include full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run.
Check out the Web site for maps, course descriptions, race day schedule,
and packet pick-up information. The ACR is a benefit for Starpoint
and the Chaffee County Boys & Girls Clubs.

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