City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 2001 Steele St, Denver, CO
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 10k Run · 1 Mile (ish) Walk of Hope (untimed)
From the Organizer
Get ready for the winter season while enjoying a race with your friends at the City Park Classic! 5k/10k finishers earn a MEDAL!
November is Worldwide Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month - let's kick off the month by running for a cause! Consider adding a donation of which 100% goes directly to Pancreatic Cancer Research RIGHT HERE in Colorado at the CU Division of Surgical Oncology.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
59°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver Water Dept, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Denver, CO
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 2001 Steele St, Denver, CO
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)?
- City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research) is a running race held in Denver, Colorado on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado at 2001 Steele St, Denver, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)
Nov 7, 2026