A Heartfelt Thank You!

a letter from the founder & race director

Dear SheSprints Community,

With both heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we are writing to share that SheSprints — Denver’s women-only triathlon and duathlon — will not be returning in 2026. After many incredible years of putting on this unique event, it’s time for us to hang up our swim caps and turn the page on this chapter of SheSprints.

From our early roots evolving out the beloved Tri for the Cure and growing into to becoming a signature celebration of women’s strength, health, and camaraderie in Denver, SheSprints has always been about more than swim, bike, and run. It has been about courage, first starts, comeback seasons, personal victories, and the power of women showing up for themselves and for each other.

Together, we created something truly special: a space where encouragement was louder than nerves, where finish lines felt like triumphs for every participant, and where community mattered as much as competition. You brought joy to race mornings, determination to every mile, and inspiration to every woman standing at the start line.

Your participation also made an impact far beyond race day. Through SheSprints, we were proud to support Hope Chest Charity and other beneficiaries along the way, helping provide critical resources and care to women in our community. Thank you for standing behind these causes and for using your strength to uplift others.

We extend our deepest gratitude to every athlete who trained, raced, and crossed that finish line; to every volunteer whose energy and dedication made race day possible; to our sponsors and partners who believed in this mission; and to the families and friends who cheered from the sidelines year after year. SheSprints existed because of you.

While there will not be a 2026 event, the spirit of SheSprints lives on in the confidence built, the friendships formed, and the goals achieved. We hope you carry that spirit forward into new races, new challenges, and new adventures.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for supporting women. Thank you for supporting our beneficiaries. And thank you for making SheSprints unforgettable.

With Heartfelt Appreciation,

Patrick Downing