Top Steamboat Springs Events: May - June

It is easy to figure out why the Steamboat Marathon is rated among the best ten destination marathons in North America. All you have to do is to experience running along the Elk River by way of the lush green meadows on Country Road 129 against the background of the majestic snow peaked Rocky Mountains. Experience the combination of outstanding scenic beauty and some of the nicest people which you will ever meet anywhere. It really is a special race because it is small enough to provide you a hometown feeling and each and every participant is treated as important. Only 500 runners will be accepted for the full Marathon and 1000 for the Half Marathon but there is no limit for the 10K. All of the races begin at 7:30 AM on June 1, 2014.



At 1 PM on June 12, 2014, over 400 Mustang owners who are members of Rocky Mountains Mustang clubs will gather in Steamboat Springs over the Fathers Day weekend. The activities scheduled will include a mountain tour, a moto cross and the Show n' Shine Car Show. Spectators ought to make their way to the Meadows parking lot at the corner of Mt. Werner Road and Pine Grove Road for Friday's Autocross in which greater than 180 Ford Mustangs will participate. Over 450 Mustangs will be on display up and down Lincoln Avenue. Each of the events are open to the public and are cost-free. https://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos120.htm

On May 30 and June 1, 2014, you are able to catch the Yampa River Festival in its 34th year and help to raise awareness for the Yampa River in north-western Colorado. The river that is 270 miles long is the only remaining major free-flowing river in the Colorado River Basin. This is a weekend full of fun for your entire household with downriver and slalom racing, entertaining events for the children, freestyle contests and stand up paddle boat racing. More specifics are offered on the Yampa River Festival web site.

Celebrate the beginning of the bike season with the Bike Week from June 9 to June 15 2014. Whether you're trying to hit the bike trails or just bicycle around town, this is the must attend for the bike enthusiasts. There is some thing scheduled for every single day of the week from the Moots Factory Tour on 3 different days to the women's mountain biking clinic on Tuesday. The Steamboat Bike Park is open and do not forget to attend the Yoga for Cyclists event on Sunday morning.

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