In 17 days · Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
Utica Street & West 17th Ave, Denver CO
Distances
5K
Typical weather
53–82°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–88°F
dry
2024
53–90°F
dry
2023
46–72°F
dry
2022
47–86°F
dry
2021
60–86°F
dry
2020
43–76°F
dry
2019
54–79°F
dry
2018
56–93°F
dry
2017
58–87°F
dry
2016
55–71°F
dry
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About this race
The Denver 5k
Event Details
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Utica Street & West 17th Ave, Denver, CO
- URL: Race Registration
- Setting: Denver's Iconic Sloan Lake
Race Experience
- Atmosphere: Celebrate with friends and family as you race around the lake in the shadow of Denver's skyline.
- Group Pricing: Group pricing applies: youth and senior pricing are offered as well!
- Season Ending: Held at the start of September, THE Denver 5k is the perfect 'cool down' to the racing season!
Awards
- Overall Awards: Overall awards will be awarded based on gun time.
- Other Awards: All other awards (including age group awards) and rankings will be based on CHIP times.
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