Written by: Staff
Posted: Friday, 02 May 2008

Why buy flowers when you can give Mom a 5K?
There are plenty of races in Colorado on Mother’s Day, May 11, that honor and celebrate the women who gave us life. Roses may fade after a week and a half, but memories of a day spent together will last a lifetime.
The following are examples of local Mother’s Day races listed on Active.com:
Mother’s Day Mile
Type: 1 mile, Fun Run, Kid’s Run
City: Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Mother’s Day Telegraph
Type: 10K, 5K, 1 mile
City: Durango, Colo.
Spina Bifida Mother’s Day 5K Walk, Run & Roll
Type: 5K
City: Denver, Colo.
Title 9K Mother’s Day Run
Type: 10K
City: Boulder, Colo.
Let’s not forget Dad! Father’s day is Sunday, June 15.
Father’s Day 5K
Type: 5K, Kid’s Run
City: Fort Collins, Colo.