Denver Trail Runners

Denver Trail Runners brings together the Front Range trail community three times a week, no fees, no pressure, just dirt under your shoes and people who love running it.

Quick take

DTR is a free, self-organized trail running group that runs year-round across the Denver Front Range. Show up, find your pace, and run.

Best for

• Trail runners at any level, from first-timers to ultramarathon regulars
• Runners who want a social run without a structured training program
• Anyone looking for a consistent weekly trail crew
• Runners who enjoy post-run food and a low-key community vibe

When and where

• Tuesdays at 5:30pm at Deer Creek Park
• Thursdays at 6:15pm at varying trail locations
• Sundays between 7am and 8am at varying trail locations
• Runs happen weekly throughout the year
• Check the DTR website for Thursday and Sunday locations before you head out

Details

• Terrain is trail throughout
• Pace range runs from mellow to fast, covering 2:30 to 6:00-plus marathon fitness
• Runners span kids to age 70-plus on any given day
• Run durations typically fall between 60 and 90 minutes, with some runs stretching to 1 to 2 hours and shorter options available
• No membership required and no cost to join
• Strollers are not suited for these trail routes
• Dogs are not permitted on these runs
• Volunteer trail crew opportunities are available through the club

Why runners like it

• Thursday runs finish with dinner at nearby restaurants, and monthly potlucks give the group a chance to connect off the trail
• The pace range is wide enough that fast runners and newer trail runners can both find their groove on the same outing
• Runners who show up say the free, no-signup format makes it easy to fit into any week without commitment pressure

First visit

• No registration needed and no fee at the door, just show up
• Arrive a few minutes early so you can meet other runners before the group heads out
• Tuesday runs at Deer Creek Park are the most consistent starting point for a first visit
• Check the website ahead of time for Thursday and Sunday meeting spots since locations rotate

Good to know

Full run details and location updates live at denvertrailrunners.com before each week’s runs.