
RMRR August 5km and picnic is a running race on August 7, 2026 in Centennial, CO, with an entry fee of $10.
From the Organizer
August may be hot...but still a great time to run, and we hope you'll come join the runners of RMRR. We'll run our August 5k on the Highline Canal around DeKoevend Park. As always, everyone is welcome.
For August, we use a mass start rather than our standard handicap start system.
Time: 6:30 pm start. Show up 30 minutes early to walk from your car, get your registration info, and warm up.
Distance: 5k.
Format: Mass start. Handicaps will be calculated in post-race scoring.
Course: Race runs on the crusher/fine dirt Highline Canal around DeKoevend Park.
Course on Strava: https://www.strava.com/segments/22931643
Location: DeKoevend Park in Centennial. We run from the pavilion behind the Goodson Recreation Center.
Google Parking Link: Goodson Rec Center Parking. Park towards the far W end of the lot.
Stick around after for our potluck BBQ. RMRR provides the grillables and non-alcoholic drinks. We ask everyone to bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share.
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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
86°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marston Fltr Plt, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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RMRR August 5km and picnic
Aug 7, 2026