The Denver 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · FREE Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
THE Denver 5k! Denver's Iconic Sloan Lake is the setting for the return of 'THE Denver 5k'. Celebrate with friends and family as you race around the lake in the shadow of Denver's skyline. Group pricing applies; youth and senior pricing are offered as well! Held at the start of September, THE Denver 5k is the perfect 'cool down' to the racing season!
Overall awards will be awarded based on gun time. All other awards (including age group awards) and rankings will (based on CHIP times.
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
84°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
22%
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 The Denver 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- The Denver 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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 Denver 5k?
- The Denver 5k is a running race held in Denver, Colorado on September 12, 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 Denver 5k?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Denver, Colorado at Utica Street & West 17th Ave, Denver, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Denver 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Denver 5k
Sep 12, 2026