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Plus, a beginner's guide to hiking the Colorado Trail Having trouble viewing this email? [Click Here]( [10best logo]( [forward this email]( Racing season is upon us, so USA TODAY 10Best editors teamed up with a panel of experts to find the best races across the United States by selecting top nominees across six categories. Now, we need your vote to help decide the winners. You can vote once per day, per category, until voting ends at noon ET on March 25. Winners will be announced April 5. Eager to get your steps in? 10Best contributor Dave Stamboulis offers helpful tips for hiking the famous Colorado Trail, all at once or in segments. Scroll below to read more about the best trail stops and the angel trails you might meet along the way. --------------------------------------------------------------- Vote now: Best of races [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best 5K Race]( The mighty 5K is by far the most popular race in the U.S., with around 9 million registrants annually. USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel... [Vote Now]( [[RIGHT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Fun Run]( Competition is great and all, but plenty of runners of all skill levels appreciate the opportunity to just hit the road and have a good... [Vote Now]( [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Half Marathon]( The half-marathon is the fastest-growing race distance in the U.S., with some 2 million runners now participating annually. USA TODAY 10Best... [Vote Now]( [[RIGHT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Marathon]( The United States hosts around 1,000 marathons every year, the largest of which see tens of thousands of endurance runners crossing the... [Vote Now]( [[LEFT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Road Cycling Event]( First organized as a sport more than 150 years ago, road cycling events remain a popular way for professionals and enthusiasts alike to... [Vote Now]( [[RIGHT_ESCAPED_NAME]]( [Best Sprint Triathlon]( Bringing together three distinct disciplines — running, cycling, and swimming — triathlons have tested athletes' endurance for... [Vote Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hike the majestic Colorado Trail: A beginner's guide with helpful tips]( [Hike the majestic Colorado Trail: A beginner's guide with helpful tips]( If you ever wanted to see the best of Colorado, lace up your trail runners or boots and head for the Colorado Trail, a 567-mile mountain journey between Denver and Durango. Some undertake the challenge in one season, but the trail is conveniently divided into segments so mere mortals and those looking for shorter outdoor escapades can tackle it bit by bit. Here are some tips for hiking one of the country's most beautiful routes. [Read the Story]( [share on facebook]( [share on twitter]( [share on pinterest]( [10best logo]( Trusted Travel + Lifestyle Advice [visit us on facebook]( [visit us on twitter]( [visit us on pinterest]( [visit us on pinterest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 32 E Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601 Need to unsubscribe? [Click Here](