From the Organizer
Rocky Mountain Road Runners (RMRR) holds a monthly Trophy Series race in the Denver area. Our December race will be in Denver's Washington Park with a 4.5 mile course for all runners. Please plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before race start to get your bib and complete registration.
The Trophy Series races use a handicap system of staggered starts, from slow to fast, spread over ~25 minutes. This gives everyone a chance to win. Members compete against others via the handicap system in an annual series.
Time: 9 am start. Please show up 30-45 minutes early to get your bib and warm up!
Location: Washington Park, diagonal road, in Denver.
Course: the race starts/finishes along the diagonal road, and makes two counter-clockwise laps on the paved road inside Wash Park.
Parking: Park on the EAST side of the park near Mississippi and Franklin
Events
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
48°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver Water Dept, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RMRR December 4.5mi, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
RMRR December 4.5mi
Dec 6, 2026