ResortQuest’s Runners Flew Through the Marathon Finish

Congratulations to Maria and Will who successfully finished the 10K run that was part of Sunday's 2010 Steamboat Marathon. The competition was tough with over 375 runners who participated in the 10K!

Maria came smokin’ into the finish line with a time of 53:48 that placed her 61st out of the 375 co-ed runners. Out of the 243 women runners, she placed 19th, and in her age group, she killed them by coming in 5th! Go Maria!

Will Stone came in shortly behind and placed 173 out of the 375 runners. Of the male runners he placed 81st and was 11th in his age group! Go Will!

Over all, the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K race were a huge success with gorgeous weather and lots of healthy runners. And again congrats to Maria and Will who got out there and conquered the 10K while the rest of us were sleeping in…

For more information on the final results of the 10K go to the Steamboat Chamber and see what ResortQuest offered for lodging deals as the official lodging sponsor.

29th Annual Steamboat Marathon is One of Top Ten Most Scenic Marathons

The Steamboat Marathon this Sunday June 6, 2010 is on the mark and ready to go. The weather is set to be perfect with sunny and partly cloudy conditions with a little wind to help cool off all the runners.

The Marathon race has capped out with 500 runners, the half- marathon is still open with no cap along with the free 10K race. Over 2,000 runner are expected to participate. And we are proud to report that some of ResortQuest’s own, Maria Linna, reservations manager, and Will Stone, homeowner liaison, will be stretching their legs, and getting the blood pumping in the downtown 10K race. photo: steamboat chamber association

Maria said, “I am really excited for the 10k. I started training by doing lots of runs, some 3k, some 5k and did lots of road bike rides. Its great training to have your children in tow behind the bike. Every year I say I will step up and do the half marathon, but not yet, for now I am glad I can get out and do the 10k.”

So come out and cheer on our ResortQuest runners! All races begin at 7:30 am and click here to see maps of the courses and where you can watch. All races finish at the Courthouse lawn.

Some improvements to the marathon is this year we will know Maria and Will’s "true" running times with a new chip timing system which will ensure the runners exact times are captured down to the 10th of a second. No rounding up or down on those times! Maria and Will are going to report back with the Marathon results and with their record breaking best personal times.

Maria and Will and all the other runners will be able to enjoy the gorgeous views of the course. The Steamboat Marathon course has been selected by Runner's World as one of the "10 Most Scenic Marathons" and one of the "Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America."

If you decided to come to Steamboat last minute for the Marathon, ResortQuest is an official lodging sponsor and we are still offering our incredible lodging rates for the Marathon! Check out the lodging deals.

So whether you come out to Steamboat this weekend as a vacationer, a runner, a local or a spectator you will feel the excitement of the Marathon and the Steamboat Community supporting its runners with a hometown feel.