Day of The Dead 5k & 10k
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Day of The Dead 5k & 10k
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Although this run celebrates the dead, those scorching around Central Park will be feeling very much alive. This 5k and 10k course takes participants past beautiful lakes and wildlife, rewarding them all with a buzzing expo after the race. Don your best face-paint, this is set to be a cracker.
Virtual 5k , Virtual 10k, 5k , and 1 more
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Sun, Oct 23, 2022
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Denver, United States
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Location
Denver, CO 80206, USA
Start times
Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
Virtual 5k : TBCVirtual 10k: TBC5k : 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Day of The Dead 5k & 10k
5k
5km
free
10k
5km
13 Loops
free
Virtual 5k
5km
free
Virtual 10k
5km
13 Loops
free
Route information
This loop course takes 5k and 10k participants around the panoramic City Park. Starting next to Ferril Lake, the course snakes towards East 17th avenue on a flat, path surface.
Participants will then complete their loop of the lake around the halfway point after a downhill section. The course then heads past the stunning Duck Lake where participants can take in beautiful wildlife, after this there is a slight uphill section towards Bible and Carriage Houses.
The final mile for the 5k takes runners towards the start/finish area where they will finish next to Ferril Lake. Those running in the 10k will complete another loop before completing their course.
There is an aid and water station at the 1.5-mile point, those in the 10k will run past this twice.
What's included
- Custom Event T-Shirt
- A race logo shirt
- Finishers medal
- Goodie bag
- Expo
- Chip-timed results
- Free photo downloads
How to get there
Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Parking is available at the East High School track and National Jewish center visitor lot. There may also be parking available at Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. When parking please make sure not to park directly in the lot or garage in front of the Museum itself.
Parking is also available in neighboring streets around City Park.
Directions
Those living locally should follow 17th avenue from the south and 23rd avenue from the north.
Those traveling into Denver should follow the I-70 and turn onto the CO 2 to reach the event.
Event day logistics
Saturday
12:00 - 3:00 pm Pre-race Packet Pickup and Registration at Runners Roost, 1685 Colorado Blvd
Sunday
TBC Race Day Packet Pickup opens
TBC Virtual event begins
9:00 am 5k starts
10:00 am 10k starts
Packet Pickup
Participants can pick up their race packets on Saturday from Runners Roost 1685 Colorado Blvd between 12:00 - 3:00 pm. There is also race day packet pickup, details will be confirmed closer to the event start. Packets will include a race bib that contains your timing chip.
Age Requirements
There are no age restrictions for this exciting event, meaning the whole family can take part.
Swag
All participants will receive a custom event T-shirt.
Awards
The top male and female finisher in each race will win a gift certificate for a new pair of shoes. Certificates from Runner's Roost will be awarded to the top 3 participants in the following categories.
5k (9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 etc until 80's+).
10k (10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39 etc until 80's+).
Water stations
There is an aid and water station at the 1.5-mile point, those in the 10k will run past this twice.
Virtual Race
The event can be run virtually, all participants in this format will be sent a free custom event t-shirt, medal, and bib number.
Toilets
There are public toilets located in City Park closeby to the City Park Tennis Courts.
Bicycles
Bicycles and other wheeled forms of transport including skateboards and roller skates are not permitted in the race.
FAQs
Is parking available at the Day of Dead 5k/10k?
Yes, parking is available at the East High School track and National Jewish center visitor lot. There may also be parking available at Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Parking is also available in neighboring streets around City Park.
Are there age requirements for who can compete in the Day of Dead 5k/10k?
There are no age restrictions for this exciting event, making it perfect for families and friends.
Are there toilets available at the Day of Dead 5k/10k?
There are public toilets located in City Park close-by to the City Park Tennis Courts.
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