The Best Races - Foxfield
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K 10K 13.1 Denver/Aurora
A Merry Christmas Run is a holiday running event held on December 26, 2026, at Piney Creek Hollow Park in Centennial/Aurora, Colorado. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes a capped, wave-based format for on-site participants. Waves are filled on a first come, first served basis and the event describes itself as a smaller, private group run with coordinator support.
Participants can choose from multiple distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half-Marathon
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing is optional; there are no timing chips and runners may record times with a tracking app for optional submission. Swag is provided: a running T-shirt shipped within the US, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Race bibs are provided on race day and shirts are shipped to the registrant's mailing address the week of the race. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional five dollars.
Registration fees are listed for each distance and were available between August 1 and December 26 for this listing. The event includes an online results certificate and offers invitations to local running clubs. A virtual entry can be completed at any location and submitted for medal fulfillment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
