
ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Aurora, CO, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Join us for the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's Annual ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay! This year, we will be starting and ending at Boettchers Commons! Additionally, we're including the Meatball Mile, featured on the course. This section will be a designated Strava Segment, and there will be a prize for the participant who claims the title of KOM (King/Queen of the Mountain)! [Unsure what a Strava segment is? Check out this link: https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216917137-What-s-a-segment]
This Year’s Donation: Geriatric Fund
All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit our geriatric patients at the Colorado School of Dental Medicine who are in need of dentures. Your participation helps ensure these individuals receive the dental care they need through the CU Dental Team Care Clinics.
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
69°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver-Stapleton, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
5,557 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay
Oct 10, 2026