Colorado · 5K
Every upcoming 5K around Denver, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
38 upcoming 5K races found · 28 with finish-time stats
Denver running is shaped by water and altitude. The Cherry Creek and South Platte greenways cut through the heart of the city as flat, fast paved corridors, while Washington Park, Sloan's Lake and Cheesman Park give runners iconic loops they return to weekly. The thin air at elevation is a quiet constant, present in every race from the first step.
The culture here leans strongly toward year-round outdoor running. Sloan's Lake is open around the clock, the High Line Canal Trail stretches far into the suburbs, and foothill parks like Green Mountain are just a short drive away for anyone who wants to swap pavement for dirt and climb. Race day in Denver tends to feel like an extension of that same everyday enthusiasm.
By the numbers
The Denver races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Train for it
The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Denver clubs welcome 5K runners of all paces.
Browse all Denver run clubs →How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.
Across the 22 RunSignup 5K editions with published results on RunSesh - walkers and charity entrants included - the median finish time is 37:07, the median winner crosses in 17:41, and the median last finisher comes in at 1:13:58. Fields in Denver can run large: the median field size is 341. You will have plenty of company at every pace.
Paid entry runs from $10 to $50, with a typical fee around $30. Two races are free to enter. That said, 18 of the 28 races already have a price increase scheduled, so entering early is usually the cheaper move.
Fall is by far the busiest stretch, with 16 races running from September through November. September alone is the single busiest month, with 6 races on the calendar. If you need more flexibility in your training block, summer and spring both offer options, and a handful of races run through winter too.
24 of the 28 races say they give a shirt. The remaining 4 have not published giveaway details, so they have not said either way. No Denver 5K here has confirmed a finisher medal.
Yes - Denver has a strong club scene. Rocky Mountain Road Runners, Colorado Harriers, Revolution Running, Denver Trail Runners, Runner's Edge of the Rockies, Colorado Columbines Women's Running Club, Runners Roost Central Park Run Club and Denver Run Club all operate in the city and are worth looking into depending on your pace and preferred routes.
Yes, one race around Denver gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
