The Denver 5k
The Denver 5k is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Denver, CO, with an entry fee of $54.85.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Price
- $54.85
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run Denver. Run Sloan’s Lake. Make it a morning to remember!
Join your neighbors and friends for THE Denver 5K—a fast, flat and scenic race around iconic Sloan’s Lake, with beautiful views of the Denver skyline along the way.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, gathering a group of friends or simply looking for a fun reason to get moving, you belong at this race. Runners of every pace are welcome!
Your registration includes:
👕 A Denver 5K race shirt created by local favorite Belong Designs
🍺 A commemorative Denver 5K pint glass
⏱️ Professional chip timing with live online results
🏆 Overall and age-group awards
🏃 A fast course that is an official BOLDERBoulder qualifying race
🎉 A lively post-race atmosphere at Sloan’s Lake
Bringing the family? Children age 7 and younger can join the free Kids Fun Run at 8:50 AM, just before the 5K begins.
Youth, senior and group pricing make it even easier to bring your people and share the morning together.
Race day is almost here. Register now and meet us at Sloan’s Lake!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
88°
Low
57°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
32%
Wind
6 to 9 mph
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 The Denver 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
- Race
- The Denver 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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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.
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The Denver 5k
Sep 12, 2026