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Denver Veterans Day Run
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Denver Veterans Day Run

Denver, Colorado, United States View on map
Nov 14, 2026 (America/Denver local time)
Running

About this race

The 17th Annual Denver Veterans Day Run is a memorial 5K & 10K fun run to celebrate local Veterans and includes a 10K Rippetoe Ruck in honor of CPT Russell Brian Rippetoe (https://www.fallenheroesproject.org/post/russell-b-rippetoe)  (Ruck weight - 25lbs loaded pack or weighted vest)

Recognized as “Denver’s Run for Veterans Day” by Mayor Mike Johnson, this fun run is open to runners, joggers, walkers, kids of all ages, and dogs who are always welcome. The suggested route takes runners through the beautiful City Park running trails in downtown Denver. The mission of the Denver Veterans Day Run is to celebrate and show support for our Veterans and their untiring efforts on Veterans Day weekend while supporting Colorado Veteran's Project mission.

For more information on the day's events visit Denver Veterans Day website www.denverveteransday.com 

100% of your donations go directly to helping Colorado Veterans. If you cannot make the date but still wish to donate to the cause, visit  DONATE NOW. 

**All race participants who register by October 25, 2026 include a commerative Race T-shirt and Race Medal, included in registration. 

RACE ROUTE MAPS:  https://www.denverveteransday.com/race-routes

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About Colorado Veterans Project
Colorado Veterans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts events as a way of raising funds to focus on our mission and create an environment where veterans can find camradre and community. 

OUR MISSION is to empower and support Veterans and transitioning service members in pursuit of vibrant careers, meaningful employment, and successful entrepreneurship to continue a meaningful life full of purpose and fulfillment.   We do that by supporting veteran partnerships with training organizations as well and creating pathways with civilian employers in Colorado to support Veteran Hiring.  

Learn More at ColoradoVeteransProject.org

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:15 AM
$45.00
Open

10K Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$55.00
Open

10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge

Ruck weight is 25lbs - Loaded ruck or weighted vest

Nov 14, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$65.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Denver.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 5.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 21.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 2.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
48.7%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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