2007 Denver Marathon Draws International Elite Field and Experiences Significant Race Growth.

Race Weekend Attracts Record Numbers Despite Challenging Weather Conditions

DENVER -- The 2007 Denver Marathon[TM], the largest Marathon event in Colorado, celebrated its second annual Marathon today in the Mile High City, including a marathon, a half-marathon, ING Marathon Relay and the McDonald's Mile Kids Race, with record registration growth in light of challenging weather conditions. The race weekend brought nearly double participants from last year's inaugural event with athletes from 13 countries and 48 states to experience running at 5,280 feet, while also bringing elite field winners with some of the fastest Marathon times seen in Colorado history. The Denver Marathon also hosted its first Celebrity Inspiration Run with 13 celebrities running a two-mile stretch and together with other charity programs, raised over $200,000 for various charities.

Marathon Results:

With a time of 2:21:34, Jonathan Ndambuki, Kenya, took first place in the men's marathon bracket. Charles Kiplagat, Kenya, took second with a time of 2:21:47, and Alfredo Arevalo-Reyes, Guatemala, rounded out the winner's circle taking third place with a time of 2:22:36.

In the women's category, Martha Tenorio, Ecuador, took first place with a time of 2:46:41. Patty Rogers, Lakewood, Colo., took second place with a time of 2:54:25, and Rebecca Tallam, Kenya, took rounded out the winner's circle taking third place with a time with a time of 3:00:47.

Half Marathon Results:

Half marathon winners for both male and female included Jose Amado-Garcia, Guatemala, with a time of 1:08:45 and Elva Dryer, Gunnison, Colo., at 1:19:07.

ING Marathon Relay:

Holding the title as Denver's Fastest Relay team, a team of four men with the team name Planned Pethood Posse, won the relay with a time of 2:31:40.

McDonald's Mile Kids Race:

The McDonald's Mile Kids Race had an overwhelming 1,500 participants in its one-mile fun-run to promote balanced active lifestyles in the state of Colorado. Ronald McDonald kicked off the event with a stretching and fitness session to prepare for the McDonald's Mile Kids Race.

"Today was a proud day for the city of Denver, as many athletes showed up to race for the second annual Denver Marathon," said Anton Villatoro, Executive Director of the Denver Marathon. "On behalf of everyone at the 2007 Denver Marathon, we congratulate today's winners, race participants, celebrities, auction bidders but most importantly, the constituents of the Mile High city for again marking running history and celebrating this ever-growing marathon in the state of Colorado."

The course highlighted the cultural diversity of Denver's communities by incorporating a mix of urban neighborhoods, shopping and restaurant districts, city parks and residential areas. The race course was flat and had little to no elevation change and was certified by USA Track & Field as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

For more information on the Denver Marathon, please visit www.denvermarathon.com.

About Denver Marathon[TM]

The largest Marathon in the state of Colorado, the Denver Marathon is the premier distance running event in the Mile High City which includes the marathon, a half-marathon, the ING Marathon Relay and the McDonald's Mile Kids Race. The racecourse will start in front of the State Capitol, and travel past many of Denver's major landmarks such as the Denver Public Library and the Denver Art Museum, Larimer Square, the Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, as well as City, Cheesman and Washington Parks.

Owned and operated by Run Denver, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Experience Sports, LLC, the Denver Marathon brings an unmatched urban running experience to the Colorado community. For more information or to register for the marathon, half-marathon, ING Marathon Relay or the McDonald's Mile Kids Race, please visit www.denvermarathon.com.