Novelty course · Denver, CO
Denver 5K on the Runway is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Denver, Colorado, with no upcoming dates listed.
Season completedFamily friendly
- When
- Last held Sat, Sept 12, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:00 AM
Irregular (2022, 2026) - Where
- Denver International Airport, Runway 8
Denver, CO · Denver
Directions - Entry
- $59 adults; $49 youth 8–17
Register - Organized by
- Denver Colfax Marathon with Denver International Airport and United Airlines
Second edition (2026)
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Sat, Sept 12, 2026
2027 Not announced
2027 not announced
Date TBA
About the run
Run on DEN's Runway 8, which is closed for about an hour. The event has been held only twice (2022 and 2026), and the 2026 edition sold out in six hours.
The run
- Distances
- 5K
- Season
- Fall
- Swag
- Branded aviator sunglasses (early registrants)
- Field
- 2,500 (sold out)
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Denver Gazette recap research
- Westword preview research
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.