The Denver 5k
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The Denver 5k - Denver, CO
The Denver 5k is staged at Sloan Lake Park, on the south side near Utica Street and West 17th Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The event listed for Saturday, September 12, 2026, features a 5-kilometer course that loops around Sloan Lake with views of the Denver skyline.
Events on the program include:
- 5k around Sloan Lake.
- Kids Fun Run open to ages 7 and under, free to enter.
Registration offers group pricing and reduced rates for youth and seniors. Overall awards are determined by gun time, while all other awards and age-group rankings use chip times. The event is noted as an official BolderBoulder qualifier.
Participant items and onsite features: race shirts produced by Belong Designs, and a Denver 5k pint glass provided to participants in the physical race (pint glasses cannot be shipped). Live music is scheduled, performed by The Topiaries.
The listed charity partner is Covered Colorado. Their program description states they support sex trafficking survivors through a safe house and services that include basic needs, addiction support, assistance obtaining identifying documents, counseling, life skills training, employment help, and housing support. Covered Colorado also accepts Walmart and Amazon gift card donations for in-kind needs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
