Things to do: Colfax Marathon, outdoor market
DENVER (KDVR) — May is starting to wrap up and summer is almost upon the Mile High City.
There are plenty of things to do across Denver for the weekend of May 18-19, and FOX31 has compiled a list of a few you may want to keep an eye on.
Colfax Marathon
The Denver Colfax Marathon is happening on Sunday. There will be several races on Sunday, including the marathon, half-marathon and the urban 10 miler. A 5K on Saturday will kick off the festivities.
Group of moms with special needs children running in Denver Colfax Marathon Relay
A majority of the races begin in City Park. Only one race, the urban 10 miler, starts at a different location.
The order of events:
Saturday at 9 a.m. – 5K start
Sunday at 6 a.m. – Marathon and marathon relay start
Sunday at 6:30 a.m. – Half marathon
Sunday at 7:45-9 a.m. – Staggered start for urban 10 miler
There will be a party in City Park after the races on both days. The party on Saturday will wrap up at 12:30 p.m. and the one on Sunday will finish at 1:30 p.m.
Comedians in town
Two prominent comedians are in town over the weekend, and tickets are still available.
Gabriel Iglesias will perform at Ball Arena on Saturday. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are available, with prices starting at $29.50.
Pete Davidson will perform at Paramount Theatre on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $59.
RiNo Spring Bazaar
An outdoor market will be open in downtown Denver on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The market will be at Zeppelin Station, a food court at 3501 Wazee St.
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It will feature more than 80 vendors and will include a live DJ and indoor food hall. Entry is free, and drink tickets can be purchased online.
Other events
A few other notable events are happening in and around Denver.
CSU Denver Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale – 888 E Iliff Ave.
Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Gothic Takeover at Lakeside – Lakeside Amusement Park
Saturday at 1 p.m.
Joy Park Free Night – Children’s Museum of Denver at Marisco Campus
Friday at 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Erie Town Fair – Downtown Erie
Saturday at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fortunately, the weekend will be warm and mostly sunny, according to the Pinpoint Weather team. There is a chance for an evening storm on Sunday, however.
Temps will be in the upper 70s or low 80s on both days.
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