Running in Denver
Train at altitude, race anywhere
Denver sits at 5,280 feet above sea level, making it one of the best cities in the country for altitude training. Runners who train in Denver regularly find their sea level performances dramatically improve. The Colfax Marathon winds through Denver neighborhoods each May and the Colorado running scene is one of the most active in the country year round with trail races, road races, and mountain events throughout the calendar. The Denver area has a strong running community with many running groups and clubs to join. Some popular options are below to help you find your running people.
Notable races
Some of the biggest and best races in Denver.
Popular Running groups
Popular run clubs and running groups in Denver.
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Your plan will help you handle the rolling High Plains greenways and thin air of the Mile High City by relying on heart-rate focused recovery runs and structured threshold intervals.
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66 races found within 50 miles of Denver
12th edition Sole Mates 5k & Brew Fest presented by Shoes & Brews and Left Hand Brewing
City Park Classic (5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research)
Colorado State Youth Cross Country Championships
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