This year, Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple is participating in the Colfax Marathon Weekend as a Charity Partner! We have over 50 people participating in race events who have selected “Denver Buddhist Temple” as their Charity Partner. Many of those racers will be participating in the 5k at City Park on Saturday, May 17. The Temple is sponsoring two marathon relay teams, each with five runners, who will participate on Sunday, May 18: Dharma Runners (representing the Dharma School) and Running the Middle Path (representing the Sangha).
Because of this awesome participation, we have also earned a tent in the Charity Partners Village at the Finish Line in City Park where we will be able to share information about the Temple, Dharma School, and upcoming events like the 51st Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Stop by and add your link to our Golden Chain to show how everyone is connected through the events of the weekend. Let’s see how long we can make that chain!
We are so excited about the participation and the opportunity to be a part of this awesome Denver tradition. Through this event, we are able to come together as a community, celebrate each other, and raise funds and awareness for the Temple.
You do not have to race to be involved! Here are some ways that you can cheer us on and help spread awareness about the teachings and community engagement of the Temple:
- Donate to support the racers participating in the 5k and/or other race events: https://mtyc.co/jpfphf. You may also donate with cash or check (made out to TSDBT with “Colfax” in the Memo) in the offering box at the Temple or mail to: TSDBT Colfax Fundraiser, PO Box 719, Denver, CO 80201. Donations may be dedicated to an individual racer, one of our relay teams, or a family.
- Cheer on our racers! Check out the race maps and find a place to cheer! 5k Map and Marathon Relay Map
- Help staff our tent in the Charity Partners Village. Encourage people to stop by and add their link to the chain. Hand out pins, nenjus, and information. Collect email addresses from those who want more information. Show people what a supportive and friendly community we are! Email for more information.
- Share our fundraiser with others and encourage them to donate to support the Dharma School and Temple operations: https://mtyc.co/jpfphf