Raising the Barr

Breathe in the thin air and bold ambition of the "Mile High City," a destination where the Rocky Mountains serve as a daily reminder to climb higher. Denver is the ultimate playground for the outdoor-obsessed, home to a culture that prioritizes health, mountain-fresh air, and a rugged sense of adventure. It is a city that respects the climb and rewards the effort, making it a natural home for the DEKA community to converge and conquer.

This exclusive one-day event takes over the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, a premier rustic-inspired resort with sweeping views of the Front Range. The one-day schedule is packed with intensity, leading off with the DEKA FIT Ultra for those looking to maximize their lap count. Individual athletes will then hit the floor for the Elite and Age Group heats, along with the weighted challenge of the Ruck waves. The day concludes with the high-speed coordination of 2-Person Teams, giving you the chance to leave it all on the floor in the shadow of the Rockies.

ATHLETE JUDGE PROGRAM

DEKA is truly a fitness movement we all created together. To ensure a professionally judged racing experience for all athletes, we ask all registered athletes to participate in the DEKA Athlete Judge Program at DEKA FIT events.

How it works:

If you are registered to race this event, please use the Denver DEKA FIT Athlete Judge Sign-up Form to select your preferred Athlete Judge time.

Within 1 hour of finishing your race (or anytime before your race), make your way to the Athlete Judge check-in area at Zone 1 to begin your 60 minute volunteer judging time.

We can’t thank you enough for your support as we continue our mission of creating an epic opportunity for ALL levels to celebrate fitness together.

GIVEAWAY SHIRTS

Those who registered early and were among the first 500 to earn the exclusive DEKA giveaway shirt will receive an email with instructions on how to claim your reward. Please keep an eye on your inbox and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

M1LE Nation Challenge presented by Front Range Elite

Race Dates: May 30 - June 7, 2026

One mile. One nation. Your best time. We’re bringing runners together for a nationwide mile race, and there are two ways to cross the finish line.

Participate from your favorite local path by submitting your time between May 30 and June 7, or feel the energy of the crowd by joining our live race at the CSU Track on June 7, 2026

Team Competition- M1LE Nation

The four-person team event will be scored cross-country style. Each participant will run one mile, and the total time from all four runners will be added together- the lowest combined time wins! The team registration fee is one flat fee for the entire team, not per person.

1st- $600 prize purse split between top male/female team

2nd- Roll Recovery slides for each team member

In-Person options:

June 7th at the Colorado State University track. We will hit the track together to walk, run, or race, with on-site support to help you upload your results. Post race massage provided by Tikva Performance Massage. And yes, brunch is included!

*Note- Still bring something to record your mile time via Strava

Open Waves

9:30am - walking/jogging wave

10:00am - 9:30/mile or faster

10:15am- 8:30/mile or faster

10:30am - 7:30/mile or faster

Youth participants will start according to age group

10:45am - Elementary

11:15am- Middle

11:30- High School

Elite Waves

11:45am < 6:30/mile (Women)

Noon- < 5:15/mile (Men)

What You Get:

Prizes: Race for a chance to win some amazing prizes from our partners! See awards section below.

10-Week Training Program: Included in your race entry is a complimentary 10-week one-mile training program emailed directly to you.

Flexibility:

The virtual experience allows you to run your mile anywhere, anytime between May 30th and June 7th. Your local track, favorite trail, or your treadmill, the choice is yours!

How to Register:

Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Anywhere/M1LENationChallenge to sign up.

Receive your 10-week training program via email and get after it!

Ready to get off the sofa and gallop around Thornton with some friends? Yeah, you are! Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k in Thornton to kick off your summer! You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal!

It's a 5k distance for all, and whether you walk, trot, canter or gallop, we'll be happy to see you! This event also features a shorter saunter for those not quite ready to enjoy a full 5k! The untimed 3/4 mile run is long enough to get your heart rate up and be a 'real run' without being a sprint!

The Balloon Guy will be back this year- creating balloon creations for all!

Remember to refer your friends and you can earn back up to $20 back from your registration fee. Also - teams of 5 or more each get $5 off their registration. So form a group and get your buddies to join you today!

All the info you need about this event is found on this site - click the menu bar or scroll to the bottom to see a listing of all page links!

Denver Unicorn 5k - April

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