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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 othe

r 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.

08/28/2026

🏃‍♀️🎡 Race weekend is HERE!

The Nebraska State Fair Marathon is tomorrow, August 29!

📍 Packet Pickup TODAY: 1–7 PM CT
Hideout Banquet Hall
1607 S. Locust St., Suite C

📍 Race Day Pickup: 5–7 AM CT
Nebraska State Fairgrounds — Main Gate

Choose your challenge: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, or 1-Mile Kid Run—plus Push Rim Wheelchair and Handcycle divisions.

🎉 Race. Celebrate. Enjoy the fair!

👉 Register: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114219/nebraska-state-fair-marathon

08/26/2026

Get Outside & Get Moving! 🏃‍♀️🚵‍♂️⛰️

New to trail running? Training for a trail race? Or ready to give mountain biking a try—or sharpen those rock-hopping skills? 🤘

Check out our local partner, Life's 2 Short Fitness! Their 6-week programs are designed for all levels and combine coached runs or skills-based rides, expert guest speakers, and adventures on trails across the Front Range.

✨ Learn new skills
🌲 Explore new trails
🤝 Meet new running & riding buddies
🔥 Get coached by the experts

Fall programs start in September and spaces are limited!

🏃 Trail Running: http://lifes2shortfitness.com/trail-running/
🚵 Mountain Biking: https://www.lifes2shortfitness.com/beginner-mountain-bike-course

Ready to hit the trails? Let’s go! 🙌

08/25/2026

Happy National Banana Split Day! 🍌🍨🍒

Scoops, sprinkles, whipped cream, cherries... and if you ask us, a little extra candy never hurts. 😋

Today is all about celebrating the sweetest combinations, and that's exactly what you'll find at The Great Candy Run, a day packed with colorful fun, smiles, sweet treats, and memories the whole family will love.

Register today - https://thegreatcandyrun.com

Here's to going all out and adding the extra sprinkles!!

08/24/2026

🏈💙 ON YOUR MARK. GET SET. GO BRONCOS! 🧡🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Calling all of Broncos Country! 🙌

📅 Sunday, September 6
📍 Empower Field at Mile High

Start at the stadium, cruise through beautiful Sloan’s Lake, then head back to Empower Field for the ultimate finish — on the field at the 50-yard line! 🏟️🔥

And yes… there’s swag. 😎
👕 Exclusive Broncos T-shirt
🏅 Finisher’s medal
🏈 An unforgettable Broncos Country experience

Grab your crew and let’s gooooo, Broncos! 🧡💙

https://halsports.net/

08/21/2026

🥵☀️ Who's ready to cool down and party it up?! 💦🏃‍♀️🎉

Join us THIS SUNDAY, 8/23 at Berkeley Lake Park for the Cooldown Festival! 🌊🏃‍♂️🔥

Kick things off with the 5K, then stick around for an epic after-party featuring:
🎶 live music
🌮 local food trucks
🍻 beer garden
💲 cash prizes
⚡️ sponsor activations from Altra, Red Bull, and more!

Register TODAY! https://halsports.net/

08/20/2026

🎃 Start planning your costume 🍭

Some run for medals. We run for candy and a cause. The costumes are half the fun.

Go solo, go as a family or go all out as a Candy Crew, then bring it to the costume contest on the day.

Denver's Sweetest 5K, Sunday November 8 at Washington Park, all for the Fetal Health Foundation.

🎟 Enter now! https://thegreatcandyrun.com

Tag the crew you're dressing up with 👇

08/19/2026

🍬 Three months to go 🎉

This is what a Sunday morning in Denver should feel like: candy, color, costumes and a whole lot of smiles.

Run it, walk it or dress up and enjoy the ride, all for a sweet cause with the Health Foundation.

📅 November 8, 2026 | Washington Park, Denver

🎟 Enter now! https://thegreatcandyrun.com

08/17/2026

🍂🦌 BUGLES. ASPENS. ELK. LET’S RUT! 🦌🍂

Colorado fall doesn’t get much better than elk rut season in Estes Park—golden aspens, crisp mountain air, winding trails, and the unmistakable bugle of a bull elk echoing through the valley. 🏔️🍁

Kick off Elk Fest at the RUT RUN 5K! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

✨ Scenic downhill course
🍂 Fall colors + Fall River views
🦌 Possible elk encounters—from a safe distance, of course!
🍺 Complimentary beer token for Elk Fest
🎉 Then stick around for food, festivities & all things ELK!

Runners, walkers, joggers & strollers welcome. Come run the rut! 🦌🔥https://estesparkrunning.org/our-races/rut-run-5k/

Estes Park Running Club

08/15/2026

What a beautiful morning in Ouray! ⛰️ Race #3 of the Colorado Mountain Half Series was a day full of big mountain views, great energy, and plenty of fun!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon, 10K & Kids Fun Run. You got in an amazing workout, enjoyed some seriously spectacular scenery, and helped support the Mt. Sneffels Education Fund along the way. 🏃‍♀️🎉

📸 Race-day memories, mountain views, and good times—what more could you ask for?

🏁 Check your results here: halsports.net

Now it's time to get ready for Ned Ned Trail Fest, Race #4 of the Colorado Mountain Half Series! ⛰️🏃

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