Always Hope Easter Run DENVER/AURORA 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Centennial, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Registration | 10K | Mar 27, 20277:30 AM | $42 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | Mar 27, 20277:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | Mar 27, 20277:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | Mar 27, 20277:30 AM | $37 | – |
| Family Fun Run 1 Mile | Kids | Mar 27, 20277:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)Virtual | 5K | Mar 27, 20277:30 AM | $37 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Registration: $42 until Mar 27.
- 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration: $45 until Mar 27.
- 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt): $30 until Mar 27.
- 5K Registration: $37 until Mar 27.
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 25 percent below a typical half marathon in Colorado, which costs $60 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Colorado runs 2:12:38, about 10:07 a mile, based on 60 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:55 and men in 2:03:31.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 10K Registration starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 5,900 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Piney Creek Hollow Park (Course Map will be emailed), Centennial, CO 80016
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Piney Creek Hollow Park (Course Map will be emailed), Centennial, CO 80016Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,900 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Shirt Packet; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Always Hope Easter Run DENVER/AURORA?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $45, entry is about 25 percent below a typical half marathon in Colorado, which costs $60 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Piney Creek Hollow Park (Course Map will be emailed), Centennial, CO 80016.
From the organizers
🐣🏃♀️Hop Into Action at the Always Hope Easter Run!
Spring into the season with purpose, community, and fun! Whether you're chasing a personal best, strolling with family, or hunting for a reason to get moving, the Always Hope Easter Run has a place for you on the starting line.
Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
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