From the Organizer
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Motion at the 2027 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
🌹 A Rose for Every Female Finisher
🥞 Delicious Breakfast: Registered participants enjoy a pancake + sausage breakfast with OJ, provided by Flippin' Flapjacks
Race Details
📅 Date: Sunday, May 11, 2027
⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM
🏃 Professionally chip-timed by Colorado Race Timing with live online results and optional race-day text/email result notifications
📍 Location: Denver City Park
💵 Youth Pricing: Kids ages 14 & under register for just $25 (discount automatically applied at checkout)
🎽 Race-Day Pickup: Bib and t-shirt pickup opens at 7:30 AM on race morning.
Early Registration Perk
Register by April 18, 2027 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.
Pre-Packet Pickup
📦 Pre-Race Pickup: Saturday, May 10, 2027 | 02:15 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Fleet Feet
3000 E 1st Ave #112, Denver, CO 80206
Race Day Packet Pickup
You will be able to pick up your timing bib and race shirt beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race morning at the race start. Runners should expect lines and pre-race pickup is encouraged.
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+
Thanks to our friends at Fleet Feet, the top overall male and female finishers will each receive a $100 Fleet Feet gift card. In addition, winners of each age group will receive a $25 Fleet Feet gift card.
As a special celebration, all female age group winners age 21 and over will also receive a complimentary bottle of champagne!
🕖 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 2027 Denver Mother’s Day 5K!
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
70°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver Water Dept, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Denver, CO
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Denver Mother's Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Denver Mother's Day 5K?
- Denver Mother's Day 5K is a running race held in Denver, Colorado on May 9, 2027. 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 Denver Mother's Day 5K?
- Sunday, May 9, 2027 in Denver, Colorado at 3201 17th St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Denver Mother's Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Denver Mother's Day 5K
May 9, 2027