Denver Veterans Day Run
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Event overview
The 16th Annual Denver Veterans Day event is hosted by Colorado Veterans Project on November 8, 2025, at Denver City Park in Denver, Colorado. The event combines a memorial run, a parade that circles through City Park, and a festival with vendor booths and food vendors. The festival offers resource information and activities for adults and children.
Race and activities
The running events include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K Run/Walk
- 10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge (ruck weight: 25 lb loaded pack or weighted vest)
The Rucksack Challenge honors a fallen Army captain. The parade lineup typically includes Military ROTC, retired military, VFW posts, local high schools, classic and vintage car clubs, National Guard contingents, veteran organizations, and commercial or public groups. The festival hosts vendor booths offering veteran resources, products, and food.
Organiser and purpose
Colorado Veterans Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organizes the event to raise funds and support its mission to help veterans and transitioning service members pursue careers, employment, and entrepreneurship. The event states that donations go directly to supporting Colorado veterans. Participants who register by October 15, 2025 receive a commemorative race T-shirt and medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.