DU Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

About
The University of Denver's 14th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 on Carnegie Green Lawn at 3:00pm. Music, stretching, and snacks will start at 2:15pm. The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate well-being and to bring together our community. This is a free event! Please scroll down for the day's schedule. The first 500 participants who pre-register and pick up their bibs will receive a free Crimson Classic t-shirt! Let's celebrate Wellness Wednesday and Homecoming weekend together! #DUCrimsonClassic

Routes & Time
Please see the Race Course Map. The afternoons in Denver can reach warm temperatures, please be sure to hydrate prior, during, and after the event. We also may experience rain or even snow during this time of year - so please check the weather to best prepare. Water stations will be located at the Start/Finish line and along the course. Course Distance: 5K (3.2 Miles) = Two (2) laps around the course. The 1.5 Mile Walk = one (1) lap around the course.

Timeline for Crimson Classic Day

1:00pm                            On-site Run Registration, T-shirt Pick-up, Bib Pickup on Carnegie Green Lawn

1:00pm – 2:00pm           Vendors, Sponsors, and Department Table Set-up

2:00pm                            Music, Games, and Vendors

2:30pm – 2:45pm           Guided Stretching

2:50pm – 3:00pm           Announcements from Chancellor Haefner, Provost Loboa and Vice Chancellor Jeff Banks

3:00pm                            Air Horn!! Run/Walk Begins!

3:00pm - 4:30pm            Racing, Mingling, Music, Vendor Interaction, Games Pre and Post Race 

Registration and Result Posting Instructions
Register for the race by clicking "Sign Up". It is free for all participants. During registration, you will be asked to sign a waiver. If you are joining the race day-of there will be paper waivers for you to sign at the registration table or a QR code for you to fill out registration via your phone. Race Results will be posted on Carnegie Green Lawn following the race and online.

Event Exclusions
Please be aware of your surroundings while racing. Strollers are allowed, but please ensure to start in the back after all other runners and walkers. Pets are not allowed on course. Service animals are allowed. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thank You to our generous sponsors TIAA, Gallagher, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente for helping to make this year's Crimson Classic possible!

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