2025 DU Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ About the Event

The University of Denver's 12th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 on Carnegie Green Lawn at 3pm. Music, stretching, and snacks will start at 2:15pm. The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate wellness and to bring together our community. This is a free event! Please scroll down for the day's schedule. All participants who register will receive a 12th Annual Crimson Classic t-shirt. Let's kick off Homecoming weekend together. #DUCrimsonClassic

🗺️ Routes & Time

• Course Map: Please see the Race Course Map.
• Hydration: The afternoons in Denver can reach warm temperatures, please be sure to hydrate prior, during, and after the event.
• Weather Preparation: We also may experience rain or even snow during this time of year - so please check the weather to best prepare.
• Water Stations: Water stations will be located at the Start/Finish line and along the course.

📅 Timeline for Crimson Classic Day

• 1:00pm: On-site Run Registration, T-shirt Pick-up, Bib Pickup on Carnegie Green Lawn
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Vendors, Sponsors, and Department Table Set-up
• 2:00pm: Music, Games, and Vendors
• 3:00pm: Air Horn!! Run/Walk Begins!

👕 Early T-Shirt and Bib Pick-up

For those pre-registered on this website, you will be able to pick up your T-Shirt and Bib early!

• Wednesday, October 16th on Carnegie Green Lawn
• 11:00am – 2:00pm Early T-Shirt and Bib Pick-Up
• Thursday, October 17th on Carnegie Green Lawn
• 11:00am – 2:00pm Early T-Shirt and Bib Pick-Up

📝 Registration and Result Posting Instructions

Register for the race by clicking "Sign Up". It is free for all participants. During registration, you will be asked to sign a waiver. If you are joining the race day-of there will be paper waivers for you to sign at the registration table or a QR code for you to fill out registration via your phone. Race Results will be posted on Carnegie Green Lawn following the race and online.

⚠️ Event Exclusions

Please be aware of your surroundings while racing. Strollers are allowed, but please ensure to start in the back after all other runners and walkers. Pets are not allowed on course. Service animals are allowed. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors TIAA, Gallagher, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente for helping to make this year's Crimson Classic possible!

📧 Contact Information

• Email: well@du.edu
• For reasonable accommodation, please email ada.coordinator@du.edu

🔗 Race Details

For more information, visit the official race page: 2025 DU Crimson Classic.