Name: Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Denver
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Aurora

About the Event

Join us at the Aurora Reservoir in Aurora, CO for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support.

As a token of appreciation, all Veterans race for FREE, and Active Duty military can participate for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to join at the regular registration rate and be part of this special day of recognition and celebration. (ID Required - any form of government issued Military ID)

All participants will receive a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated.

For those looking to compete, this race delivers. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in each distance, as well as the Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female finishers. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups (starting at 10 & Under) will earn awards across all race distances.

Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.

Races Offered

10K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$40.00

10K-Active Duty

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$15.00

10K-Mail Me My Swag

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$55.00

10K-Veteran

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$0.00

5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

5K-Active Duty

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$15.00

5K-Mail Me My Swag

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$50.00

5K-Veteran

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$0.00

Half Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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$55.00

Half Marathon-Active Duty

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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$15.00

Half Marathon-Mail Me My Swag

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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$70.00

Half Marathon-Veteran

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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$0.00

Virtual 10K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$36.00

Virtual 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$36.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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$36.00

About Aurora

Learn more about the host city, Aurora.

Aurora is a home rule city located in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, Colorado, United States. The city's population was 386,261 at the 2020 census, with 336,035 in Arapahoe County, 47,720 in Adams County, and 2,506 in Douglas County. It is the third-most-populous city in the state of Colorado and the 50th-most-populous city in the United States as of 2025. Aurora is a principal city of the Denver–Aurora–Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area, and a major city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Denver

About the Event

All participants will receive a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated.

Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.

Races Offered