
Central Park 5k is a running race on March 21, 2027 in Denver, CO, with an entry fee of $25.
Is it spring—or does winter still have one last surprise waiting for us? There’s only one way to find out! Join us at the end of March for the Central Park 5K and celebrate the changing season with a run or walk through Denver’s Central Park neighborhood.
The flat, fast course welcomes participants of every pace and ability. Chase a new personal best, enjoy a comfortable walk with friends or bring the whole family out to shake off the winter cabin fever. After you finish, visit our Kite Station to decorate your own kite and send it soaring over Central Park’s wide-open fields!
Everything you need to plan your race day—including packet pickup, the race-day schedule, course information and more—is available under the Race Info menu above.
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
58°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver-Stapleton, 1 mi from the venue.
Population
713,734
as of 2023
City 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.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Central Park 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Central Park 5k
Mar 21, 2027