Colorado Rockies Home Run 5K

About the Event

The Colorado Rockies Home Run 5K, presented by King Soopers and UCHealth, is a premier athletic event scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. This annual tradition offers a unique opportunity for runners and walkers to experience a course through downtown Denver that culminates in a lap around the warning track at Coors Field. The event serves as a significant fundraiser for the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation, which has focused on supporting disadvantaged and at-risk youth through health, wellness, and literacy initiatives since 1993. The race atmosphere is designed to be festive and inclusive, featuring team mascots and a high-energy post-race party.

Race Category	Start Time	Details
Adult 5K Run	8:00 AM MDT	Timed and scored 3.1-mile downtown course
5K Walk	8:05 AM MDT	Family-friendly non-competitive alternative
Kids Fun Run (1K)	Post-5K	Free for kids 10 & under; warning track lap

Denver is the capital and most populous city of Colorado, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains with a population of approximately 715,000 residents. Known as the "Mile High City," it is famous for its outdoor-oriented lifestyle and passionate sports culture. The demographic profile is approximately 54% White (Non-Hispanic), 29% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 4% Asian. The community is economically diverse, with a median household income of roughly $78,000 USD. Coors Field, located at 2001 Blake Street in the vibrant Lower Downtown (LoDo) district, serves as the host venue, providing an iconic urban backdrop for the race finish and the subsequent celebration.

Every paid registrant receives a comprehensive amenities package, including a commemorative t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and two Rockies game tickets. Additionally, participants are treated to a free hot dog, refreshments, and a beer voucher for those 21 and older. Registration fees follow a tiered structure, with the current rate for adults at $60.83 and $44.79 for youth and seniors. To qualify for early packet pickup on May 7 at Gate A, participants must register online by May 4. This event not only provides a professional racing experience but also reinforces the Rockies' commitment to promoting good citizenship and youth wellness through the medium of baseball.

Races Offered

Adult 5K

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$50.14

Senior 5K

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$34.09

Youth 5K

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$34.09

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Denver.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.9° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 4.0° / 18.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.5 /

water_drop 54.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.9° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 4.0° / 18.7°

air 8.5 km/h

water_drop 54.5%

About Denver

Learn more about the host city, Denver.

Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominant city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560-mile (900 km) radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 miles (19 km) west of the Colorado State Capitol.