53 running, walking, and fun run events in Denver, Colorado

You have spent months preparing for this day, you persevered through sweat, chafing, and tears (and maybe a few beers), now it is time to toe the line and test your running back speed at Denver's Super Bowl 5K.

The Super Bowl 5K Run/Walk kicks off at Washington Park! Don't forget to dress in your craziest football fan gear!

RACE HIGHLIGHTS

• 🥰Participants receive an official SuperBowl 5K clear stadium bag and BibSnaps!

• 🏈40 Yard Dash Competition

• 🏃‍♂️Touchdown! Free Kids 200 meter dash

• 🔮SuperBowl Prediction Contest

• 🤪Craziest Fan Costume Contest

• 🎉Tailgate Zone

• 📸Free Photos

• 🐱‍🏍Special appearance by TD Run, our MVP mascot!

• 🥇Custom Finisher Medal!!!

Packet Pickup

• Advance pick-up at Road Runner Sports (8457 S. Yosemite St., Lone Tree, CO 180124) 11am - 2pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

• Race day pick-up opens at 8:00 a.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 8:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pickup opens

• 8:40 AM - Touchdown! Kids Fun Run Start (200 meters)

• 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts

• 10:00 AM - Awards & Costume Contest

The Super Bowl 5K Run/Walk is part of the RunDenver Series.

YOU + ME= SOLEMATES👟💖

If RUNNING is your love language, you won't want to miss our Valentine's Day 4 Mile! Find a sweetheart (or run with your sweetheart!).

Share your love story! #Run4TheLoveOfIt

RACE HIGHLIGHTS

• 💑Share your Love Story on our RunDenver Series Facebook page!

• 🏹Cupid's Free Kids 200 Meter Fun Run

• ☕Custom themed running socks!!

• 📸FREE photos

• 👼Special appearance by Cupid!

• 👗🤵 Costume Contest: Dress up as your favorite couple from a TV/Movie/Book, or for a fancy Date Night!

• 🥇Custom Finisher Medal!

Packet Pickup

• Advance pick-up at Road Runner Sports (8457 S. Yosemite St., Lone Tree, CO 80124) from 11am - 2pm on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

• Race day pick-up opens at 8:00 a.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 8:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pickup opens

• 8:40 AM - Cupid's Kids Fun Run Start (200 meters)

• 9:00 AM - 4M Run/Walk Starts

• 10:00 AM - Awards & Costume Contest

The Valentine's Day 4 Mile Run/Walk is part of the RunDenver Series.

Join us for a 5K run/walk with a purpose! This fundraiser supports an upcoming mission trip to Costa Rica and helps provide a safe, stable home for a family in need.

All proceeds will go toward the construction of a home in Costa Rica through our partnership with YWAM, an organization with a long-term presence in the community. Depending on funds raised, our mission team may be able to participate directly in the build during our trip this March. Regardless, every dollar raised will contribute to a home being built for a family in need.

Run, walk, or cheer—every step helps make a lasting impact beyond the finish line.

Is it spring or still winter? We'll know when we run the Central Park 5k at the end of March! Celebrate the end of winter with us on this flat and fast course in the historic Central Park neighborhood!

Race day info including packet pick-up info, race day schedule, course info, and MORE, can all be found by clicking "Race Info" above and navigating the drop-down menu!

City Park Circuit Race Schedule:

9:00- Free and Fun Kids Quarter Mile (no registration necessary, just show up to race!)

9:15- Community Race (all paces welcome- walkers, strollers, dogs!)

9:45- Competitive Women's Race (sub 7:00 pace)

10:00- Competitive Men's Race (sub 6:00 pace)

*All registered participants will receive a performance race tee with original artwork (see below), a gift from New Balance, free hydration products from RNWY, and a drink from Cerebral Brewing

• This is a USATF Certified and Officiated event

Packet Pickup at Runners Roost Denver on Friday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm (check-in also available on race day, but supplies will be limited)

Post-Race Party at Cerebral Brewing (.25 miles from park) with a race day pint glasses for first 50 people to attend, and free beer shot (4 oz pour) for all racers

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female: 1st place- Shoes from New Balance, 2nd & 3rd place- Runners Roost gift cards

• Top 3 Men's and Women's Masters (40+): 1st place- Shoes from New Balance, 2nd & 3rd place- Runners Roost gift cards

• Top Boy and Girl Youth (17-): 1st place- Shoes from New Balance, 2nd & 3rd place- Runners Roost gift cards

• Top Male, Female, and Co-ed Teams: 4 pack of Cerebral Beer

Women's City Park Record - Bria Wetsch, 5:15 pace / 10:30 for 2 miles

Men's City Park Record- John O'Malley, 4:27 pace / 8:52 for 2 miles

2025 Results

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / PARKING MAP

Denver Parks Circuit Series

Denver Athletics brings you the 2026 Denver Park Circuit Series- Three races at Denver's iconic city parks with the same format: One Lap As Fast As You Can Go!

Spring- The City Park Circuit

Summer- The Cheesman Park Circuit

Fall- The Wash Park Circuit

Purchase a Denver Athletics Road Pass ($100) to gain entry into all 3 of the Denver Parks Circuit Series!

Races: Events will have races for all ages and abilities, as well as 4-person team competition for men, women, and co-ed divisions. There will also be a free kids quarter mile for children 10 and under (untimed and unofficial) to start the day.

Giveaways and Awards: Participants will receive a New Balance gift at registration- top 3 youth, masters, and open athletes will receive awards from New Balance, Runners Roost, and Denver Athletics.

Timing: All events will be professionally timed by Runners Roost with mile splits and team scores- events will be USATF sanctioned and officiated.

Race Day: Race Day will entail a party atmosphere with music, an emcee, vendors from local businesses and shoe demos, followed by an after party at a local establishment.

Series Standings: After the Wash Park Circuit in November, a male and female series champion will be crowned based on the following points in each of the three races: 1st- 10 points, 2nd- 8 points, 3rd- 6 points, 4th- 5 points, 5th- 4 points, 6th- 3 points, 7th- 2 points, 8th- 1 point

*Tie-breakers will be decided by finishing place at Wash Park

Total standings will be updated after each race and winners will be announced after the Wash Park Circuit.

Top 3 Men and Women in the overall series standings will win: $1000 (1st) $500 (2nd) $250 (3rd)

RACE POSTPONED TO 2027

We regret to inform you that the 2026 Dash for Detection: Oral Cancer Awareness 5K has been canceled. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to secure the necessary credentialing to move forward with the event this year.

All registered participants will receive a full refund of their race registration fees within the next few weeks. No further action is needed on your end.

While this is not the news we hoped to share, please know that our commitment to raising awareness for oral cancer and supporting those currently battling the disease—as well as honoring those we have lost—remains unwavering. We are already exploring alternative options and beginning preparations to ensure the 2027 race is even bigger and better than ever.

Thank you for your understanding, continued support, and belief in the mission of Dash for Detection.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,

All my best,

Riley Spillar

[email protected]

ORAL CANCER INFORMATION & TOOL KIT

For the patient: https://agdfoundation.org/resources/oral-cancer-toolkit/i-am-a-patient/

For the dental professional: https://agdfoundation.org/resources/oral-cancer-toolkit/i-am-a-dental-professional/

Who's ready to hop into Spring?

Shake off winter and welcome the sunshine at the Hop Into Spring 5K! This fun, friendly run invites athletes of all ages and paces to kick off the new season on a smooth, flat course perfect for both runners and walkers. Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a refreshing spring stroll, this race is the perfect way to celebrate longer days, warmer weather, and fresh starts.

We’ll be recognizing excellence across the field with awards for the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers, as well as Master, Grand Master, and Senior Master Overalls. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will take home awards.

Come hop into spring with us—your season of racing starts here!

Custom Bibs & Finisher Medals for everyone!

April is a lovely time to run with RMRR, and the City Park 4 mile run is a great way to celebrate spring. We usually have fabulous spring weather for this run, and it’s fun to run around the park and the zoo. As always, everyone is welcome.

Race Day Details

Time: 9:00 am for the first starters.

Check-in: At the Pavilion. Show up at least 30 minutes early to walk from your car, get your tag and warm up.

Parking: Either in the lot between the zoo and science museum, or S of 17th.

Course: Two laps on asphalt roads, and a short dirt path, around Denver's City Park.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

When: April 24, 2026 | Meet up: 5:30pm, Race: 6:30pm, Finals: 7:30pm, End:10pm

Where: Little Machine

Join us for the fourth round of Hot Laps sponsored by Runners Roost and Citius RC powered by On. The rules stay the same this year, but the course takes steps elsewhere. Teams of four race to complete as many laps as they can in 45 minutes. The top five teams with the most laps progress to a final round where the fastest laps win.

Relay teams are mixed gendered and created by racers before they sign up. Each team must have at least one member of the opposite gender (2 girls/2 guys, 3 girls/1 guy, etc.) Teams can pick up race packets the week before at Runners Roost | 1685 S Colorado Blvd J, Denver, CO 80222. Or come early to check-in before 5:50pm on April 24th.

Hot Laps takes inspiration from the motor racing world where cars compete on fixed courses to complete as many laps in a set time.

Similar to the world of car racing, Hot Laps require teamwork. Mixed gendered teams will compete on an unsanctioned course where each member has to exchange in a predetermined zone. At the 45 minute mark, teams will total their laps and the teams with the most laps will advance to the final round.

Ready to gallop around Denver with some friends? Yeah, you are! Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k at Great Lawn Park to kick off your spring running season! 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 1/2 mile run is long enough to get your heart rate up and be a 'real run' without being a sprint!

Costumes are encouraged and we're holding a COSTUME CONTEST for DIY costume clad participants!

Remember to refer your friends and you can earn back up to $20 back from your registration fee (valid only on the 5k distance). 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!

If you're looking for the Blessing of Unicorn running early in the summer on the north side of town, CLICK HERE for the Thornton event. Looking to run at the end of summer on the south side of town, CLICK HERE for the Highlands Ranch event!

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

Rocky Mountain Road Runners holds a monthly Trophy Series race in the Denver area.

Our May race will run at Denver's Central Park. We have both 5mi and 5km courses. The 5mi uses our handicap start system, slow-to-fast, spread out over ~25 minutes. This gives everyone a chance to win. All 5km racers will start ~10min after the first 5mi starters.

Race Day Details

Date: Sunday May 5th

Time: 8:00am. Show up at least 30 minutes early to get your bib and warm up!

Location: Denver's Central Park in Denver

Course: Mostly flat on paved paths around Central Park

Parking: Denver's Central Park is located on Martin Luther King Blvd at Beeler, east of Quebec St in Denver. Meet at the pavilion.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Motion at the 2026 Denver Mother’s Day 5K!

Looking for a fun, active, and memorable way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Join us for the Denver Mother’s Day 5K—a festive run/walk that’s perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you're running, walking, or pushing a stroller, this is an awesome way to spend quality time with the amazing moms in your life.

Event Highlights

🏞️ Scenic Course: Enjoy a beautiful route through Denver’s iconic City Park

🎉 Cheerful Atmosphere: Feel the energy from supportive spectators and enthusiastic volunteers

🌹 Special Touches: Every female participant receives a rose at the finish line

🥞 Delicious Breakfast: Registered participants enjoy a pancake + sausage breakfast with OJ, provided by Flippin' Flapjacks

Race Details

📅 Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM (chip-timed by Colorado Race Timing with live results + optional race-day text/email updates)

📍 Location: Denver City Park

💵 Youth Pricing: Ages 14 & under run for just $25.00 (automatically applied at checkout)

Early Registration Perk

Register by April 19, 2026 to purchase (optional add on) a super-soft Bella + Canvas tri-blend race t-shirt (unisex, form-fitted).

✅ No t-shirts will be available after this date.

Packet Pickup

📦 Pre-Race Pickup: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Fleet Feet

3000 E 1st Ave #112, Denver, CO 80206

Awards & Age Groups

🏅 Custom 3.5” Die Cast Medals with Lanyards for:

Top 3 Overall Males & Females

Top 3 in each age group:

10 & Under

11–14

15–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70+

🕖 Same-Day Registration: Opens at 7:30 AM on race morning

Parking Options

🚗 East High School Lot: 1600 City Park Esplanade (Josephine St. between 16th & 17th)

🚗 Lots along 23rd Ave: Between York St. & Colorado Blvd (avoid Denver Zoo & Museum lots)

🚗 Street Parking: South of 17th Ave between Colorado Blvd and York St

🎽 Sign up today to make this Mother’s Day one to remember—with fresh air, friendly faces, and awesome memories at the 2026 Denver Mother’s Day 5K!

Rocky Mountain Road Runners holds a monthly Trophy Series in the Denver area. We provide a low-key, low-cost racing environment. Everyone is welcome to run with us!

The race uses a handicap start system, slow-to-fast, spread over ~13 minutes. This gives everyone a chance to win. We'll use your estimated finish time to assign you a start time with others the same speed.

Race Day Details

Date: Sunday June 2nd

Time: 8 am start. Show up at least 30 minutes early to get your bib and warm up!

Location: Bible Park in Denver.

Course: The course runs through Bible Park on a mix of paved and crusher/fine surface

Parking: From I-25, exit at Yale. Go east past Monaco Parkway. You’ll see the park on your right. Turn right into the park entrance and proceed to the parking lot. The run starts to the east of the parking area, near the tennis courts.

The Denver Pride 5K is more than just a race—it's a powerful way for supporters of The Center on Colfax to make a difference in the lives of Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community. This event serves as a crucial fundraiser, enabling us to provide free essential services, programs, and activities to LGBTQ+ individuals and our allies year-round.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of those who joined us in 2025, we raised over $240,000 to continue advancing our mission. Every dollar raised helps us strengthen and support our community, and we are deeply grateful for your dedication. We can't wait for you to run, walk, roll, or sashay with us in 2026!