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The #1 community for those that love the sport of putting one foot in front of the other. Denver Runners, This community is about you! And what makes you tick.

Did you find a new route to run that is simply breathtaking? Did you find the perfect 3.1 mile loop from your office? Do you want a running partner? Do you want to run a really fun race that benefits a great cause? Do you love your new shoes? Have compression sleeves changed your life? Are you getting ready to run your first 5K? We want to know about it and so do hundreds or even thousands of other running enthusiasts in Denver! This site is user content driven. (um, so what does that mean??) It means that we want you to share your thoughts and ideas. Ask your questions. Share your recommendations for places to run, races to do and gear to try. Whatever is on your mind about running in Denver – the 4th fittest major city in the US according to Men’s Fitness in 2014. We’ve got great parks, awesome trails, abundant sunshine and thousands of events – who doesn’t want to get out and put in some miles?! We’ve got a forum for sharing. We’ve got a guest blog (with some pretty kick ass guests!). We have a Map My Run feature that allows you to get and make recommendations on routes. We have a calendar of events. We have a link to results for events you’ve done. It’s all here. Running Denver.

09/23/2026

🏃 More Than Just a Race.

The RunDenver Series is your chance to run, have fun, connect with friends, collect high-quality swag, and give back to the community all winter long.

🎅 Rudolph Ramble 5K — Dec. 6
🐻 Polar Bear 5K — Jan. 17
🏈 Super Bowl 5K — Feb. 7
❤️ Valentine’s Day 4 Mile — Feb. 14
🏃 That Dam Run — March 7

High-quality swag. One-of-a-kind medals. Great charity partners. FREE Kids Fun Runs.

Run one. Run them all. RunDenver.

https://www.rundenverseries.com/

09/21/2026

🎸🏃‍♀️ 21 years of Run the Rocks! 🏃‍♂️🎸

Join us for the only timed race at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre and enjoy incredible scenery, rock ’n roll energy, and a great cause! 🤘❤️

📆 October 11, 2026
⏰ 8:15 AM
📍 Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre in Morrison
👟 5K or 1.3-mile walk

Celebrate 21 years and help support the American Lung Association in Colorado!

👉 Find the details and register TODAY: https://runtherocks.lung.org/runtherocks

09/21/2026

🍬 A little something sweet to run for… 👀🏅

Meet the official 2026 Great Candy Run finisher medal! ✨

Bright, colourful and packed with candy-inspired details, including those adorable gummy bears, this is one finish-line treat you’ll definitely want to add to your collection. 🧸🍭

So lace up, bring your Candy Crew and get ready to run, walk, have some fun and earn yours on November 8! 🎉

Because this medal isn’t just sweet… it’s worth running for. 🍬

Let us know which bear you think you are 😉😏

🎟️ Enter now and make it yours! - https://thegreatcandyrun.com

📍 Washington Park, Denver

🗓️ November 8, 2026

❤️ Benefiting the Fetal Health Foundation

09/18/2026

🍂🏔️ Nothing beats a Colorado fall! 🦌🍁

October is just around the corner, and HAL Sports has plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ From scenic runs to colorful courses and spooky-season fun, there’s a little something for everyone. 🎃🍂

🦌🍁🏔️ Get outside. Enjoy the season. Run Colorado!

👟 Check out the October races, get the details & register: halsports.net

09/17/2026

🏔️ THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2026 COLORADO MOUNTAIN HALF+ SERIES! 🏔️

Five races. One incredible summer of running!

A huge THANK YOU 👏 and a big CONGRATULATIONS to EVERY runner who took on the mountains this summer!

And now, the final standings are in! 🏆

TOP 3 MEN
🥇 Ilya Dmitriev — Golden, CO — 3,186.8 points
🥈 Raythe Owens — Boulder, CO — 2,802.6 points
🥉 Henry Cuadra — Colorado Springs, CO — 2,529.6 points

TOP 3 WOMEN
🥇 Gabriela Delgado — Denver, CO — 2,228.5 points
🥈 Madelyn Fahnline — Glenwood Springs, CO — 1,871.4 points
🥉 Andrea Welch — Wheat Ridge, CO — 1,709.2 points

👉 See the complete 2026 series standings and results:
https://fitmap.app/events/colorado-mountain-half-marathon-2026-series/series-standings

09/15/2026

NOT SOLD IN STORES. Available only at The Great Candy Run! 🍭

Meet the new Great Candy Run Gummy Bear Guild shirts! They are custom designed in men’s and women’s fits and covered in colorful gummy bear spirit. They’re the perfect way to show your love for the race, the cause, and all things sweet. 💙🍭

Run. Walk. Dress Up.

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Washington Park, Denver

Join Denver’s 23rd annual tradition—a one-of-a-kind, candy-themed 5K benefiting the Fetal Health Foundation.

Register now and join the Gummy Bear Guild! 🐻 https://thegreatcandyrun.com/

09/15/2026

🍂🦌 RUN WITH THE ELK! 🦌🍂

Fall in Estes Park is something special — golden aspens, mountain views, the sound of the Fall River, and maybe even a bugling bull elk along the way!

🏃 Rut Run 5K
📍 Estes Park
📅 October 3 | 8:30 AM
⬇️ Scenic downhill course

🍺 All runners receive a complimentary b**r token for the Elk Fest festivities -- the perfect post-race activity, with a b**r garden, music, cultural presentations, dancing, tours and lots of fun. 🍻🎶🦌

Sign up today 👉 https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118083/rut-run-5k

09/15/2026

🍬 The more, the merrier, and now there’s even more reason to bring your Candy Crew!

The Great Candy Run is better with your people. So grab your friends, rally the family and start filling up that group chat. 👯‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Come run, walk, dress up, eat candy and celebrate together on November 8 at Washington Park in Denver. With candy, costumes, the Jolly Rancher Kids Fun Run, finisher medals, event shirts and a finish-line celebration, it’s a morning made for the whole crew!!! 🎉

And here’s where it gets even sweeter…

🍭 Your friends get 10% OFF when they register through your unique referral link.

💸 You get 10% of your own ticket value BACK for every friend who registers through your link.

Yep!! They save, you get rewarded, everyone gets to have more fun.

So send your referral link to your running buddies, family, friends and fellow candy lovers and get your crew together for the sweetest 5K around. 🍬

📍 Washington Park, Denver

🗓️ November 8, 2026

❤️ Benefiting the Fetal Health Foundation

Grab your referral link and start sharing! - https://thegreatcandyrun.com

09/14/2026

🔥 HUGE weekend of racing! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏅

So many races. So many finish lines. Only ONE place to find your results.

👉 https://halsports.net/results/

Check your time & see how you stacked up, then discover your next finish line! 🏁🔥

09/12/2026

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Run it, walk it or stroll it.

There is no clock to beat at The Great Candy Run. Bring the stroller, bring grandma, bring the whole crew. Every age, pace and ability is welcome at Denver's Sweetest 5K.

It's a colorful, family-friendly morning at Washington Park, all for the Fetal Health Foundation.

📅 November 8, 2026

🎟 Enter now! https://thegreatcandyrun.com

Tag someone you'd walk it with 👇

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