Unicorn 5k

APR

26

2026

Dress up and run for magic at the Unicorn 5k in Denver on April 26, with a unicorn finisher medal and t shirt, plus a shorter untimed saunter for families. Costume contest, balloon artist, and charity donations make it festive and fun.

Sun 26 Apr 2026

Denver, Colorado

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Unicorn 5k (Denver-East) takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The event offers the following distances:

5k
1/2 Mile(ish) Saunter (untimed)

The 5k entry includes a t-shirt and a unicorn finisher medal. The saunter is shorter and does not receive a medal. A costume contest is planned and costumes are encouraged. The event features a balloon artist on site. Registration prices listed on the event page are $45 (includes $4 fee) for the 5k and $20.50 (includes $3.50 fee) for the saunter; prices increase after March 31, 2026. Teams of five or more receive a $5 discount per person. A referral program can return up to $20 to a registrant (valid only for the 5k).

Location, course and charity

The event is held at Great Lawn Park, 101 Yosemite St, Denver, CO 80230. A course map is available online and free GPS tracking is offered via RaceJoy. The race lists Bethany Foster Services as its charity partner and invites participants to bring in-kind donations for a race-day raffle entry. Current donation needs include Pull-Ups (boys size 2T-3T or 3T-4T), basic school supplies, and Target gift cards. The event is listed as an official qualifier for BolderBoulder. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

1/2 Mile(ish) Saunter