Denver Veterans Day Run

🎖️ 16th Annual Denver Veterans Day Run

The 16th Annual Denver Veterans Day Run is a memorial 5K & 10K fun run to celebrate local Veterans. We will now be hosting this event both in-person and virtually. Recognized as “Denver’s Run for Veterans Day” by Mayor Mike Johnson, this fun run is open to runners, joggers, walkers, kids of all ages, and dogs who are always welcome. The suggested route takes runners through the beautiful City Park running trails in downtown Denver, however, you can use any route you'd like if you opt for the virtual event. The mission of the Denver Veterans Day Run is to celebrate and show support for our Veterans and their untiring efforts on Veterans Day weekend.

⚠️ Important Note

THERE IS NO PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Location: City Park, Denver, CO
• Registration: Receive an exclusive race day T-shirt and finisher's medal.
• More Festivities: For more on our day of festivities visit: www.denverveteransday.com

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• 7:30am: 5K/10K Registration and Check-In (pick up Race Bib and Tshirt)
• 8:30am: 10K ruck begins
• 9am: 10K begins
• 9:15am: 5K begins
• 9:20am: JROTC teams begin the 5K
• 9:30am: festival and beer garden opens
• 10:30am: all 5K/10K participants must be off course
• Course Sweeps: 10K ruck = 20-minute mile, 10K = 15-minute mile, 5K = 25-minute mile
• 10:30am: Course sweep vehicle signals parade start

🤝 Support Our Veterans

We look forward to seeing all our RUNNERS! 100% of your donations go directly to helping Colorado Veterans. If you cannot make the date but still wish to donate to the cause, visit our donation page!

🌟 About Colorado Veterans Project

Colorado Veterans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts events to build a community where Veterans create economic vitality through career advancement and entrepreneurship.

OUR MISSION to empower and support Veterans and transitioning service members in pursuit of vibrant careers, meaningful employment, and successful entrepreneurship to continue a meaningful life full of purpose and fulfillment.

Learn More at ColoradoVeteransProject.org