Unicorn 5k (Denver-East)
About this race
Ready to gallop around Denver with some friends? Yeah, you are! Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k at Great Lawn Park to kick off your spring running season! You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal!
It's a 5k distance for all, and whether you walk, trot, canter or gallop, we'll be happy to see you! This event also features a shorter saunter for those not quite ready to enjoy a full 5k! The untimed 1/2 mile run is long enough to get your heart rate up and be a 'real run' without being a sprint!
Remember to refer your friends and you can earn back up to $20 back from your registration fee (valid only on the 5k distance). Also - teams of 5 or more each get $5 off their registration. So form a group and get your buddies to join you today!
All the info you need about this event is found on this site - click the menu bar or scroll to the bottom to see a listing of all page links!
If you're looking for the Blessing of Unicorn running early in the summer on the north side of town, CLICK HERE for the Thornton event. Looking to run at the end of summer on the south side of town, CLICK HERE for the Highlands Ranch event!
The Balloon Guy will be back this year- creating balloon creations for all!
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5k
1/2 Mile(ish) Saunter
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Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Denver.
Course
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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, 69 Denver events
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