Cherry Creek Dam Road transforms into Denver's most irreverently named proving ground at That Dam Run on March 1, 2026, where half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants earn bragging rights for "crushing the dam" while absorbing panoramic Front Range vistas stretching from urban skyline to snow-capped continental divide. This personality-driven event masterfully balances mountain seriousness with playful branding, offering custom dam-themed shirts, Justin Beaver photo ops, and celebratory post-race gatherings that redefine traditional race atmosphere. The morning demonstrates how strategic whimsy can enhance athletic experience, where every finisher medal becomes both distance accomplishment and participation in a running community that refuses to take itself too seriously.
With advance packet pickup at Road Runner Sports and race-day registration commencing at 7:00 AM, the logistics prioritize convenience while maintaining the event's distinctive character. The concurrent kids' 200-meter fun run ensures intergenerational participation, proving that the most memorable runs sometimes require leaving solemnity at the starting line and embracing the joyful absurdity of dam-based puns against Colorado's majestic backdrop.
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
08:00
$54.42
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
08:00
$49.07
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 21km
Type — Running
08:00
$95.07
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
08:00
$43.72
Mar 01, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
08:00
$38.37
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Arapahoe County.
Arapahoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, its population was 655,070, making it the third-most populous county in Colorado. The county seat is Littleton, and the most populous city is Aurora. The county was named for the Arapaho Native American tribe, who once lived in the region. Arapahoe County is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan statistical area. Arapahoe County calls itself "Colorado's First County", since its origins antedate the Pike's Peak Gold Rush.
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