The Best Races - Foxfield
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A Merry Christmas Run - Denver/Aurora
A Merry Christmas Run is a holiday running event held at Piney Creek Hollow Park in Centennial, Colorado on December 26, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options and a capped wave format; waves close when they fill and a virtual option and wait list are available.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon 13.1
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is described as a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. Participants of all paces and ages are welcome; those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Organizers provide on-course coordinators and describe the event as requiring no special equipment or setup.
Timing is optional. Participants may track time using personal apps and submit results for online posting, or ask coordinators for timing assistance. No timing chips are used.
Participants receive mailed swag for US addresses including a running T shirt, a finisher item (towel or giveaway), a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. Race bibs are provided on race day and mailed shirts are scheduled for delivery the week of the race; late registrants may receive shirts after the event. The virtual run can be completed any time and place with submitted results eligible for medal distribution. Fundraising participation is optional and organizers donate per-mile logged after the event to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
