
From the Organizer
Join OCA Colorado for the annual 5K Panda Run & 1K Walk, a fun-filled community event with a powerful purpose: helping local Asian Pacific American (APA) students pursue higher education right here in the Denver area, including Metro State University of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, Community College of Denver, and University of Denver. Every dollar raised goes directly toward scholarships supporting students and helping them achieve their educational goals.
Through the OCA Colorado Education Fund, established in 2019, OCA Colorado has already contributed more than $530,000 in scholarships across its partner institutions to help students achieve their higher educational goals. This year the OCA 5K Panda Run & 1K Walk is aiming even higher with a goal of raising $100,000 in scholarship support.
Don’t Like Running? No problem--Pandas Don’t Run!
Join the fun by registering for the 1K Panda Walk, and walk with us in support of local students.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
92°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver Water Dept, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
713,734
as of 2023
Elevation
5,286 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 OCA Colorado 5K Panda Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 OCA Colorado 5K Panda Run
Jul 18, 2026