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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile (ish) Walk of Hope (untimed) | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:10 AM | $23$26 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Nov 2, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $65, entry is about 55 percent above a typical 10K in Colorado, which costs $42 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Denver runs 1:01:13, about 9:51 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:29 and men in 55:24.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,230 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.
2001 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (3W Races) for City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:54 or better, the top quarter in 30:34, and half the field in 39:45; the last tenth came in after 1:03:16.
At the 2025 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 44:36 or better, the top quarter in 51:54, and half the field in 58:41; the last tenth came in after 1:14:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:42 | 24:24 |
| 20-29 | 28:18 | 20:58 |
| 30-39 | 24:53 | 17:03 |
| 40-49 | 22:48 | 20:22 |
| 50-59 | 31:51 | 22:02 |
| 60-69 | 33:30 | 28:37 |
| 70+ | 37:30 | 26:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 237 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 203 to 540 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:02 to 39:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 540 (-14%) | 39:45 | under 24:54 | 15:43 |
| 2024 | 631 (+2%) | 35:29 | under 24:07 | 15:38 |
| 2023 | 616 (+60%) | 34:35 | under 22:37 | 15:36 |
| 2022 | 386 (+90%) | 33:49 | under 24:33 | 17:34 |
| 2021 | 203 | 32:02 | under 22:40 | 17:22 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:34, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Date: TBD. Time:TBD. APPU FAQs: Yes, you can pick up for a friend or send someone to pick up for you! Yes, we will accept walk up registrations during advanced packet pick up. Yes, you can pick up your packet during advanced packet pick up…
Schedule and packet pickup
Pre-Event Contact. We would love to work with you to feature your product or business with our racers. There are many ways to be involved and gain exposure, from hosting a packet pick up location or after-party, sponsoring a water station…
Schedule and packet pickup
Bring some items for our charity partner, Bethany, and be entered into an exclusive raffle for prizes from 3W Races and our sponsors! Learn more about Bethany HERE! They help families with adoptive services and foster care. These items go…
Schedule and packet pickup
7:30 AM - Expo Opens (and late packet pick up). 9:00 AM - 5K/10K Starts. 9:10 AM - 1 Mile Walk of Hope (untimed) Starts. 9:45 AM - 5k Awards. 10:00 AM - 10K Awards. 11:00 AM - Finish Line Closes.
Course
1 MILE MAP. 5k/10K Map. The 10K will be two loops of the 5k course. LOCATION. The start and finish for the City Park 5k is at the City Park Pavilion-2001 Steele St, Denver CO 80205. WATER. There will be one water station for the 5k. The…
Parking and travel
The expo and start/finish area is located at the Denver City Park Pavilion. If you need an address to plug into your GPS, 2001 Steele Street, Denver CO 80205. Parking INSIDE City Park is NOT allowed for racers; all the gates are closed…
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