The Denver 5k
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The Denver 5k
The Denver 5k is scheduled for September 12, 2026 in Denver, Colorado (ZIP 80204). The event is set at Sloan Lake Park, on the south side near Utica Street and West 17th Avenue. The course runs around Sloan Lake near the Denver skyline. The race is an official qualifier for the BolderBoulder event.
Events and entry
- 5k
- Kids Fun Run (open to ages 7 and under)
The advertised entry fee for the 5k is $43.85 (includes a $4 fee). Reduced pricing is listed for youth and seniors: $33.35 for ages 0-12, $38.85 for ages 13-18, and $33.35 for ages 55-99. Registration for the Kids Fun Run closes on September 12, 2026.
Awards, race items and partners
Overall awards are based on gun time. Other awards and age-group rankings are based on chip times. Race shirts are produced by Belong Designs. All in-person participants receive a Denver 5k pint glass; the glasses cannot be shipped. Live music at the event is provided by The Topiaries. The listed charity partner is Covered Colorado, which supports sex trafficking survivors through a safe house, basic needs, counseling, life skills training, employment help, and housing assistance. In-kind donations such as Walmart and Amazon gift cards are noted as helpful to the charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
