{"id":2905,"date":"2016-01-05T19:14:37","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T19:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.winddrinkers.org\/?page_id=2905"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:48:42","slug":"john-colter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/john-colter\/","title":{"rendered":"John Colter"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='full_slider_1' class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow    container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div  data-size='no scaling'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='fade'  data-ids='3056'  data-video_counter='0'  data-autoplay='false'  data-bg_slider='false'  data-slide_height=''  data-handle='av_slideshow_full'  data-interval='5'  data-class=' '  data-css_id=''  data-scroll_down=''  data-control_layout='av-control-minimal'  data-custom_markup=''  data-perma_caption='aviaTBperma_caption'  data-autoplay_stopper=''  data-image_attachment=''  data-min_height='0px'  data-src=''  data-position='top left'  data-repeat='no-repeat'  data-attach='scroll'  data-stretch=''  class='avia-slideshow avia-slideshow-1  av-control-minimal av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow_full   avia-fade-slider ' ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner' style='padding-bottom: 31.333333333333%;'><li  class=' av-single-slide slide-1 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap'  ><img src='https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN-COLTER-RUN_header2.jpg' width='1500' height='470' title='JOHN-COLTER-RUN_header2' alt=''   \/><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.2; background-color: #000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class = \"caption_fullwidth av-slideshow-caption caption_right caption_right_framed caption_framed\"><div class = \"container caption_container\"><div class = \"slideshow_caption\"><div class = \"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class = \"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2  style='font-size:32px; color:#c3512f; ' class='avia-caption-title ' >7.5 RUGGED MILES<\/h2><div class='avia-caption-content  av_inherit_color'   style='font-size:16px; color:#ededed; '><p>The John Colter Run is a classic Bozeman race!<\/p>\n<\/div><a href='https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MT\/ThreeForks\/JohnColterRun'  target=\"_blank\"  class='avia-slideshow-button avia-button avia-color-red avia-multi-slideshow-button' data-duration='800' data-easing='easeInOutQuad'>REGISTER<\/a><a href='https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/Volunteer\/MT\/ThreeForks\/JohnColterRun'  target=\"_blank\"  class='avia-slideshow-button avia-button avia-color-blue avia-multi-slideshow-button avia-slideshow-button-2' data-duration='800' data-easing='easeInOutQuad'>Volunteer<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1' class='avia-section alternate_color avia-section-small avia-shadow av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-scroll   container_wrap sidebar_right' style = 'background-color: #6e8daa; '  ><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 1; background-image: url(https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold\/images\/background-images\/diagonal-thin-light.png); background-repeat: repeat;'><\/div><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2905'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding first   \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:0px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote modern-centered   '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >JOHN COLTER RUN<\/h3><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below  ' style='font-size:23px;'><p>September 19th, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1' class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2905'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling avia-bg-style-scroll    container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2905'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:-60px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first   \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><span class=\"av_font_icon avia_animate_when_visible  av-icon-style-  avia-icon-pos-left \" style=\"color:#c3512f; border-color:#c3512f;\"><a href='https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/club\/history\/'   class='av-icon-char' style='font-size:40px;line-height:40px;' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue808' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<div style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:14px; ' ><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Join us at <a title=\"Missouri Headwaters State Park\" href=\"http:\/\/stateparks.mt.gov\/missouri-headwaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missouri Headwaters State Park<\/a> outside of Three Forks, MT for an awesome trail race re-enacting <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Colter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Colter\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0infamous (naked!) escape from Blackfoot Indians.<\/h5>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote   '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >REGISTRATION<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p>With a 300 runner cap on the number of participants, don\u2019t miss your chance at participating in this highly coveted 7.5 mile run! You can\u00a0register on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MT\/ThreeForks\/JohnColterRun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Colter RunSignUp site<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note, there is no race day registration!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote   '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p><strong>Race day is September 19th, 2026<\/strong>, and will start at 9:00 am sharp when the ole 50 caliber Hawkins black powder rifle goes off.\u00a0 The Race begins and ends at the Missouri Headwaters State Park \u2013 one mile south of Trident and about 6 miles northeast of Three Forks, MT. Take Exit 278 off I-90. Follow signs to Headwaters State Park and Trident. Parking is limited. Please carpool.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote   '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >GET YOUR NUMBER<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p>There is NO RACE PACKET PICKUP. \u00a0<span class=\"yiv0766524453contextualExtensionHighlight yiv0766524453ms-font-color-themePrimary yiv0766524453ms-border-color-themePrimary yiv0766524453ident_663_732\">Pick up your Race Bibs AT the Headwaters State Park Saturday morning.<\/span>\u00a0 We&#8217;ll have tables set up there.\u00a0 You will receive your awesome John Colter shirt when you finish the race at the finish line in the Park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote   '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >PARKING<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p>We are over full for the race, so parking might be somewhat limited. We will have spots for the ambulance, supplies, etc reserved in the central park area but there is parking just south of the concrete outhouse, just west of the park, across the road and south of the park just before you go by the big rock bluff.\u00a0 That area will be served by a sprinter shuttle that can bring you over to the park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote   '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >THE WEATHER<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p><span class=\"yiv0766524453contextualExtensionHighlight yiv0766524453ms-font-color-themePrimary yiv0766524453ms-border-color-themePrimary yiv0766524453ident_1380_1517\">The weather in Montana in mid-September could range from a bake-off to a snowstorm.\u00a0 Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderground.com\/weather\/us\/mt\/three-forks\">check the forecast<\/a> a few days before the run, and come prepared with appropriate running attire for the expected conditions!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote   '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >COURSE<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>The course is approximately 7 miles long, with the first mile and a half on a paved\/gravel country road, and the remaining 5.5 miles on mostly rugged trails, just like it was when Lewis and Clark came through here.\u00a0 The trail portion is relatively rough but suited for cross-country running.\u00a0 There are two railroad crossings. \u00a0Montana Rail Link will stop ALL trains at the first crossing just after the start where we will have a crossing guard. They only do this for two events in Montana!\u00a0 The second crossing goes UNDER the railroad tracks and by the time you get there, the trains will be running again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You MUST go under the railroad bridge and through the water and mud or you will be disqualified.<\/strong>\u00a0 The first railroad crossing is 1.5 miles from the start and the second is about 7 miles into the race.\u00a0 The trail is marked with rock cairns, flags, stakes, skulls, bones, and beer bottles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Water Crossings:<\/strong> The last \u00bc mile of the course encompasses two water crossings.\u00a0 The first water crossing goes under the railroad bridge (as stated above). \u00a0Tie your shoes tight because the mud can be knee deep! \u00a0The second water crossing is the Gallatin River.\u00a0 Be prepared for water up to waist deep at each crossing.\u00a0 A safety rope will be secured across the river.<br \/>\nBring an extra change of clothes for the awards ceremony and refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>To sweeten the deal, we have some great prizes this year!\u00a0 We\u2019ll have our own \u201cJohn Colter\u201d and you will be chasing him down.\u00a0 The first 50 runners that beat John to the \u201cBeaver Dam\u201d approximately 6.5 miles in) will win a commemorative John Colter water bottle from Nathan Sports.\u00a0 Finish awards will be presented to overall top male and female; age group winners; youngest and oldest runner; and special awards to those we think need to be recognized!\u00a0 Raffle prizes awarded at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><b>Afterward, all are welcome to join us for a post-race party barbeque with beer and great live music!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p>The course is marked with rock cairns, flags, tipis, a few beer bottles, skulls and bones, and some small green cones.\u00a0 If it looks like someone put it there, it was probably us. Look for the markers. \u00a0You can always see from one marker to the next.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep your eyes peeled for snakes. \u00a0When we were doing the course work we saw snakes. \u00a0So be snake aware!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And one final thing.\u00a0This is a TRAIL RUN so look around! \u00a0When you are on top of the course, even if you are one of the lead runners, be sure to pause and look around and see just what an awesome place this is that we live.\u00a0 There is some real Montana history here. Just picture in your mind the day John Colter was captured, stripped naked, ran, and escaped from the Indians in hot pursuit, this country looked just like it looks today when you run it!<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote   '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >RACE START<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>Montana Rail Link now holds all train traffic for a short window\u00a0 to allow for safe runner passage at the railroad crossing at mile 1.5.\u00a0 Due to this and for logistical purposes <strong>the race will start at exactly 9:00 am<\/strong>.\u00a0 It is the racer\u2019s responsibility to be at the start line and ready to run on time.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3777\" src=\"http:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"JOHN COLTER TRAIL RUN START\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_START_1600x1200-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<span class=\"av_font_icon avia_animate_when_visible  av-icon-style-  avia-icon-pos-left \" style=\"color:#c3512f; border-color:#c3512f;\"><a href='https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/club\/history\/'   class='av-icon-char' style='font-size:40px;line-height:40px;' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue837' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<div style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote   '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >THE STORY<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/John_Colter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Colter<\/a> was discharged from the <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lewis &amp; Clark expedition<\/a> in 1806 to pursue trapping opportunities throughout Missouri River country and the greater Yellowstone area. In the fall of 1808, Colter and his partner at the time, John Potts, were trapping beaver in the Three Forks area. This area was inhabited by Blackfeet Indians. Potts and Colter avoided the Blackfeet by trapping at night and concealing themselves during the day.<\/p>\n<p>Potts and Colter were discovered by the Blackfeet one morning. Potts attempted to flee downriver in their canoe and was wounded. Instead of returning to shore, Potts shot and killed one of the Blackfeet and was killed in return. Colter (who had not attempted to escape) was stripped naked, taken 300-400 yards out into a field, and told to save himself if he could. So Colter ran.<\/p>\n<p>After several miles, Colter had outdistanced all but one of the Blackfeet who carried with him a spear.\u00a0 The Indian had almost caught up to Colter when Colter stopped suddenly, turned around, and spread his arms. This was a surprise, causing his pursuer to fall while attempting to throw the spear. The spear broke in the ground and Colter seized the pointed end, killing the Indian with it. Colter continued running to the Madison River where he hid under a pile of driftwood while the Blackfeet continued their hunt for him. After dark, Colter slipped down river and began his journey toward safety. Exhausted, cold, and naked, Colter limped into Fort Lisa seven days later- 250 miles away on the Big Horn River.<\/p>\n<p>The full account told by John Colter and published in an 1817 travel memoir by John Bradbury can <a href=\"http:\/\/lewis-clark.org\/content\/content-article.asp?ArticleID=2616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote   '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >LOGO<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><h3><a href=\"http:\/\/dev.winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3057\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3057\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric-845x684.jpg\" alt=\"JCRLogoGeneric\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric-1030x667.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JCRLogoGeneric-705x457.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The logo is a stylized version of a welded steel sculpture by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.meadowlarkgallery.com\/PomeroyLyndon.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montana artist Lyndon Pomeroy<\/a>. The sculpture is titled \u201cColter\u2019s Run\u201d and is a part of the permanent collection held by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museumoftherockies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><h3><\/h3>\n<p>Missouri Headwaters State Park \u2013 one mile south of Trident and about 6 miles northeast of Three Forks, MT.<\/p>\n<p>Take Exit 278 off I-90. Follow signs to Headwaters State Park and Trident.<br \/>\nParking is limited. Please carpool.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>After the race, all are welcome to stay for a post-race party\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">with a BBQ by Main Street Over Easy and special prizes for the fastest female, fastest male, and the first 50 runners who beat John Colter to the beaver dam!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3784\" src=\"http:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3.jpg\" alt=\"JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/JOHN_COLTER_RUN_MUSIC-3-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This race promises to be an amazing time, don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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