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Sunday, October 4th, 2026
16002 E Smith Rd., Aurora CO
5K
46–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–82°F
dry
2024
43–82°F
dry
2023
49–69°F
dry
2022
48–67°F
dry
2021
50–79°F
dry
2020
45–81°F
dry
2019
41–82°F
dry
2018
47–69°F
dry
2017
47–73°F
dry
2016
43–63°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Rocky Mountain Road Runners holds a monthly Trophy Series in the Denver area. We provide a low-key, low-cost racing environment. Everyone is welcome to run with us!
Race Specifics
- 8mi Race: The 8mi race uses a handicap start system, slow-to-fast, spread over ~45 minutes. This gives everyone a chance to win.
- Start Times: We'll use your estimated finish time to assign you a start time with others the same speed.
- 5k Race: All 5k racers will start ~15 minutes after the first 8mi starters.
- Location: Our October race is at Star K Ranch, in Aurora, along the mostly dirt Sand Creek path.
Race Day Details
- Time: 8:30am + handicap start for the 8mi. All 5km racers start ~15 minutes after the first 8mi starter. Show up 30-45 minutes early to get your bib and warm up!
- Location: Star K Ranch/Morrison Nature Center, in Aurora.
- Course: The race runs on the mostly wide dirt path along the Sand Creek.
- Course Type: Both courses are out and back, slightly uphill out and downhill back.
More Information
For more details about the race, visit the official page: RMRR October 5k/8mi.
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