Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 13.1 - Denver 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $36 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $61$67 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $36 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $32 until Dec 1, then $36 until Jan 11, then $40 until Feb 15, then $44 until Mar 5, then $48 until Mar 6.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Mar 6.
- Half Marathon: $61 until Nov 9, then $67 until Jan 11, then $73 until Feb 15, then $79 until Mar 4, then $85 until Mar 6.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $61, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Colorado ($60).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Denver runs 2:17:35, about 10:30 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:27:10 and men in 2:04:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:27 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 5,210 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
TBD, Denver, CO 80202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 13.1 - Denver. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 13.1 - Denver?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:54 or better, the top quarter in 29:15, and half the field in 35:15; the last tenth came in after 45:45.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 48:56 or better, the top quarter in 55:36, and half the field in 1:06:08; the last tenth came in after 1:18:52.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:53 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:11, and half the field in 2:02:26; the last tenth came in after 2:38:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:08 | 23:10 |
| 20-29 | 29:08 | 25:15 |
| 30-39 | 29:55 | 26:28 |
| 40-49 | 26:00 | 26:53 |
| 50-59 | 38:19 | 30:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 18 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 13.1 - Denver 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 110 to 141 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:06 to 35:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 141 (-10%) | 35:15 | under 24:54 | 19:02 |
| 2025 | 156 (+42%) | 35:43 | under 26:43 | 20:03 |
| 2024 | 110 | 38:06 | under 29:06 | 22:19 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:15, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for Colorado 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 55:36, against 55:16 in a typical Colorado 10K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Colorado half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:11, against 1:56:43 in a typical Colorado half marathon, so times here run 3 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 25°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 76 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
- TBD, Denver, CO 80202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,210 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025), 2024 (Mar 3, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 13.1 - Denver?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $36 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $61, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Colorado ($60).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 141 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:15 and the winner ran 19:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:15, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Denver, CO 80202.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!