Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 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 | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $42 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $37 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 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 Oct 10.
- 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration: $45 until Oct 10.
- 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt): $30 until Oct 10.
- 5K Registration: $37 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, 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 7:02 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 October 10 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 78°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
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, 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
Get Ready for the Cookie Run! 🍪✨
Join us for the Cookie Run It's not just a race, it's an adventure filled with delicious cookies for those who run with a sweet reward in mind!
You’ll love the shirt we send you. Set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon!
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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