Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Tuesday5:30pm (Deer Creek)Thursday6:15pm (varies)Sunday7-8am (varies)
TrailFree
Denver Trail Runners
Denver, Colorado
Premier free trail running group for Denver's diverse runners
About This Club
Denver Trail Runners is a free, informal trail group in the Denver Front Range that's been going since 2000. No dues, no membership, no sign-up sheet, you just show up to one of the three weekly runs. The pace range they list, 2:30 to 6:00+ marathon pace, kids to 70+, tells you this is built for a wide spread of runners rather than one training level.
Highlights
- No dues or sign-ups
- Just show up
- Diverse ages and abilities
- Free runs
- Welcoming environment
- Trail crew volunteers
Who It Suits
This suits trail runners at any level, from beginners to people training for ultras, especially if you also want the social piece, the Thursday dinners and potlucks. It's not the fit if you're a road-only runner or you want a structured training program, the record is explicit that this isn't that kind of group. It's also not set up for strollers or dogs.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Tuesday runs meet at Deer Creek Park at 5:30pm; Thursday (6:15pm) and Sunday (7-8am) locations vary, so you'll need to check where that week's run is. Distances run from 60-90 minutes up to 1-2 hours, with shorter options available, all on trail. With paces spanning mellow to fast, the group isn't running as one pack start to finish. Thursdays wrap up with dinner at a nearby restaurant, and there are monthly potlucks too.
Distance60-90 minutes, 1-2 hours, Shorter options
PaceMellow to fast; all paces from 2:30 to 6:00+ marathon, kids to 70+
TerrainTrail
Post-runThursday dinners at nearby restaurants; monthly potlucks
Your First Run
No need to email anyone or sign up in advance, you just show up at the meeting spot for that day. Tuesday is the reliable one since it's always Deer Creek Park; for Thursday or Sunday, check the Facebook group first since the location changes.
If you're staying for the Thursday dinner afterward, bring warm dry clothes to change into. On the worry about being too slow: the stated pace range runs from 2:30 to 6:00+ marathon pace and includes kids through 70+, so there's already a wide band of speeds out there with you.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Denver
36 upcoming races in Denver. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
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Common Questions About Denver Trail Runners
Do I have to pay or become a member?
No. It's free with no dues and no membership required, you just show up.
Can I bring my dog or a jogging stroller?
No, the group isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
Where exactly do I go for my first run?
Tuesday is fixed at Deer Creek Park (5:30pm). Thursday and Sunday locations vary each week, so check the Facebook group for the current spot before you head out.
Will I be the slowest person there?
Unlikely given the range they run with, paces from 2:30 to 6:00+ marathon pace and ages from kids to 70+, walkers are welcome too.
Do the runs change in winter?
Yes. Thursday runs get shorter and Sunday start times move earlier during winter.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.