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Denver Veterans Day Run

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calendar_today 14 Nov, 2026

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sell $45 – $65

About the Event

The 17th Annual Denver Veterans Day Run is a memorial 5K & 10K fun run to celebrate local Veterans and includes a 10K Rippetoe Ruck in honor of CPT Russell Brian Rippetoe (https://www.fallenheroesproject.org/post/russell-b-rippetoe)  (Ruck weight - 25lbs loaded pack or weighted vest)

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. 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 while supporting Colorado Veteran's Project mission.

For more information on the day's events visit Denver Veterans Day website www.denverveteransday.com 

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  DONATE NOW

**All race participants who register by October 25, 2026 include a commerative Race T-shirt and Race Medal, included in registration. 

RACE ROUTE MAPS:  https://www.denverveteransday.com/race-routes

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About Colorado Veterans Project
Colorado Veterans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts events as a way of raising funds to focus on our mission and create an environment where veterans can find camradre and community. 

OUR MISSION is 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.   We do that by supporting veteran partnerships with training organizations as well and creating pathways with civilian employers in Colorado to support Veteran Hiring.  

Learn More at ColoradoVeteransProject.org

Races Offered

10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$65.00

10K Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$55.00

5K Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$45.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat -1.9° / 12.8°
wb_sunny -5.8° / 9.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 6.2 /
water_drop 56.0%

About Denver

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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.

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