About the Running Scared 5K/13K - Denver
The course runs along the Platte River Trail and stays flat the whole way. There are no real hills to speak of, and the trail surface makes it a good option if you are chasing a personal best. Spectators can get eyes on runners easily, and the out-and-back nature of trail courses means familiar faces appear more than once.
Check-in opens on race morning, with enough time before the first wave to pick up your bib without rushing. Self-serve water stations are spaced out along the course, so if you plan to run hard and skip stops, carrying your own water is worth considering.
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Running Scared 5K/13K - Denver 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
69finishers
21:13winner
39:13median
1:04:22cutoff
Top 3: Ed Steinhauser (21:13) · Paula Maddox (23:20) · Morgan Maddox (23:20)
13K Results · 2026
11finishers
1:00:33winner
1:33:33median
2:12:00cutoff
Top 3: Lauren Linville (1:00:33) · Giovanni Torres Toscano (1:01:28) · Ryan Feldman (1:11:04)
18K Results · 2026
4finishers
1:24:52winner
2:07:06median
2:12:05cutoff
Top 3: Giovanni Torres Toscano (1:24:52) · Emily Schneider (2:04:01) · Carson Abbott (2:10:10)
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K10/16/2027 08:30$25
13K10/16/2027 09:00$30
5K10/16/2027 08:30$20
13K10/16/2027 09:00$25
18K10/16/2027 08:30$45
5K10/16/2027 08:30$25
13K10/16/2027 09:00$36
18K10/16/2027 08:30$50
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