The City Park Circuit

City Park Circuit Race Schedule

• 9:00: Free and Fun Kids Quarter Mile (no registration necessary, just show up to race!)
• 9:15: Community Race (all paces welcome- walkers, strollers, dogs!)
• 10:00: Competitive Women's Race (sub 7:00 pace)
• 10:30: Competitive Men's Race (sub 6:00 pace)

Participant Perks

• Performance Tee: All registered participants will receive a performance race tee with original artwork, free hydration products from RNWY, and a drink from Cerebral Brewing.
• USATF Certified: This is a USATF Certified and Officiated event.
• Packet Pickup: At Runners Roost Denver on Friday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm (check-in also available on race day, but supplies will be limited).
• Post-Race Party: At Cerebral Brewing (.25 miles from park) with a race day pint glass for the first 50 people to attend, and a free beer shot (4 oz pour) for all racers.

Awards and Prizes

• Top 3 Overall: Prizes from race sponsor (TBD).
• Top 3 Men's and Women's Masters (40+): Prizes from race sponsor (TBD).
• Top Boy and Girl Youth (17-): Prizes from race sponsor (TBD).
• Top Male, Female, and Co-ed Teams: Prizes from Denver Athletics.

Record Holders

• Women's City Park Record: Bria Wetsch, 5:15 pace / 10:30 for 2 miles.
• Men's City Park Record: John O'Malley, 4:27 pace / 8:52 for 2 miles.

Additional Information

• 2025 Results: View here.
• FAQ / Parking Map: Access here.

Denver Parks Circuit Series

Denver Athletics brings you the 2026 Denver Park Circuit Series - Three races at Denver's iconic city parks with the same format: One Lap As Fast As You Can Go!

• Spring: The City Park Circuit
• Summer: The Cheesman Park Circuit
• Fall: The Wash Park Circuit
• Road Pass: Purchase a Denver Athletics Road Pass ($100) to gain entry into all 3 of the Denver Parks Circuit Series!

Race Details

• Races: Events will have races for all ages and abilities, as well as 4-person team competition for men, women, and co-ed divisions. There will also be a free kids quarter mile for children 10 and under (untimed and unofficial) to start the day.
• Giveaways and Awards: Participants will receive a shirt and giveaways at registration- top 3 youth, masters, and open athletes will receive awards at each race.
• Timing: All events will be professionally timed by Runners Roost with mile splits and team scores- events will be USATF sanctioned and officiated.
• Race Day: Race Day will entail a party atmosphere with music, an emcee, vendors from local businesses and shoe demos, followed by an after party at a local establishment.

Series Standings

After the Wash Park Circuit in November, a male and female series champion will be crowned based on the following points in each of the three races: 1st- 10 points, 2nd- 8 points, 3rd- 6 points, 4th- 5 points, 5th- 4 points, 6th- 3 points, 7th- 2 points, 8th- 1 point. Tie-breakers will be decided by finishing place at Wash Park.

Total standings will be updated after each race and winners will be announced after the Wash Park Circuit. Top 3 Men and Women in the overall series standings will win: $1000 (1st), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd).