Run for the Ring
About this race
Join Us for the 12th Annual Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run!
Over the past 12 years, the Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run has brought together Barbara Davis Center patients, loyal type 1 supporters, and running enthusiasts to run for the brass ring – the cure for type 1 diabetes. All proceeds from the Run for the Ring will support the efforts and programs of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes focusing on patient support, awareness, and research.
About the Race
Run for the Ring features two different races. Runners, walkers, and strollers can participate in the professionally-timed 5K around the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Runners of all levels and ages are welcome! Kids ages 2-10 can also participate in the Kids Fun Run, zooming around the Kids Zone while parents and loved ones cheer, high-five, and spray them with squirt guns. Before the Fun Run, kids are free to play in bounce houses, mazes, and other fun outdoor activities also featured in the Kids Zone. Whether you’re an avid runner or a parent looking for a fun family outing, you’re sure to enjoy yourself at Run for the Ring!
*Children under the age of 2 can attend the event for free and do not require registration.
Registration Information
Registration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special “I’m the 1” t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says “Running for my 1” to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Top individual runners, teams, and fundraisers will also be recognized in the awards ceremony.
Back Again for 2026If you're unable to come to the event, try our Virtual 5K option! Run in your neighborhood, a local park, or your favorite trail anytime the week leading up to race day. Then tag us @cdfdiabetes in your social posts with #RunForTheRing2026 so we can see!
Running not your thing? Our Sleep-In Registration allows you to donate to the cause without participating on event day, and includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant post-event).
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring another adult to watch your children while you are running.
Previous runner? Please sign in using your RunSignUp account before registering for your event.
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, July 31, 2026, location TBD
Event Details
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Registration begins at 7 a.m.
5K begins at 8 a.m.
Kids Zone opens at 8 a.m.
Kids Fun Run begins after the 5K Awards Ceremony
Paid parking is available
Pick your distance
Running
5K Race - Run/Walk
Registration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special “I’m the 1” t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says “Running for my 1” to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Top individual runners, teams, and fundraisers will also be recognized in the awards ceremony.
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Unable to make it in-person? Our Virtual 5K allows you to participate in the event from your own neighborhood, nearby park, or favorite trail! Run, walk, or jog anytime during the week leading up to event day, and tag @cdfdiabetes in a social post with #RunForTheRing2025 so we can see! Virtual registration includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant post-event). Must register before July 11, 2026 to guarantee t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will have the option of receiving a special "I'm the 1" t-shirt! Please indicate whether you would like your special shirt at registration.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Aurora, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 8:12 PM local time (MDT) in Aurora on August 1, 2026 — 14h 13m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Run for the Ring
5K Race - Run/Walk · 284 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Rich | 15:39 | 5:02 /mi |
| 2 | Ryan Rademacher | 16:26 | 5:17 /mi |
| 3 | Eric Januszkiewicz | 18:31 | 5:58 /mi |
| 4 | Brody Gouker | 20:15 | 6:31 /mi |
| 5 | David Sawyer | 20:15 | 6:31 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 23 Aurora events
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