12th Annual Run for the Ring
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Aurora, Colorado
- Price $13.97 - $40.47
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Run for the Ring, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado! This exciting event features a professionally-timed 5K race that welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages and abilities, alongside a lively Kids Fun Run for children ages 2-10. Participants will race around the scenic CU Anschutz Medical Campus, all while supporting a meaningful cause—the fight against type 1 diabetes.
The Run for the Ring not only promises a fantastic day of fun and fitness but also supports the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Enjoy breakfast bites, receive a performance t-shirt, and get ready to cheer on the next generation of athletes in the Kids Zone, complete with bounce houses and more! Join fellow running enthusiasts and families in this spirited event, and help make a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes. Don’t miss out—registration begins at 7 a.m., with the 5K kicking off at 8 a.m. Be a part of this uplifting community celebration!
The Run for the Ring not only promises a fantastic day of fun and fitness but also supports the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Enjoy breakfast bites, receive a performance t-shirt, and get ready to cheer on the next generation of athletes in the Kids Zone, complete with bounce houses and more! Join fellow running enthusiasts and families in this spirited event, and help make a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes. Don’t miss out—registration begins at 7 a.m., with the 5K kicking off at 8 a.m. Be a part of this uplifting community celebration!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE RING 5K & KIDS FUN RUN!
Over the past 12 years, the Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run has brought together Barbara Davis Center patients, loyal type 1 supporters, and running enthusiasts to run for the brass ring the cure for type 1 diabetes. All proceeds from the Run for the Ring will support the efforts and programs of the Childrens Diabetes Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes focusing on patient support, awareness, and research.
ABOUT THE RACE
Run for the Ring features two different races. Runners, walkers, and strollers can participate in the professionally-timed 5K around the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Runners of all levels and ages are welcome! Kids ages 2-10 can also participate in the Kids Fun Run, zooming around the Kids Zone while parents and loved ones cheer, high-five, and spray them with squirt guns. Before the Fun Run, kids are free to play in bounce houses, mazes, and other fun outdoor activities also featured in the Kids Zone. Whether youre an avid runner or a parent looking for a fun family outing, youre sure to enjoy yourself at Run for the Ring!
*CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 CAN ATTEND THE EVENT FOR FREE AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special Im the 1 t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says Running for my 1 to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Top individual runners, teams, and fundraisers will also be recognized in the awards ceremony.
_BACK AGAIN FOR THE SECOND YEAR_
If you're unable to come to the event, try our Virtual 5K option! Run in your neighborhood, a local park, or your favorite trail anytime the week leading up to race day. Then tag us @cdfdiabetes in your social posts with #RunForTheRing2026 so we can see!
Running not your thing? Our Sleep-In Registration allows you to donate to the cause without participating on event day, and includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant).
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring another adult to watch your children while you are running.
PREVIOUS RUNNER? PLEASE SIGN IN USING YOUR RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT BEFORE REGISTERING FOR YOUR EVENT.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, July 31, 2026
Location TBD
WHEN:
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Registration begins at 7 a.m.
5K begins at 8 a.m.
Kids Zone opens at 8 a.m.
Kids Fun Run begins after the 5K Awards Ceremony
WHERE:
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
1775 Aurora Court
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Paid parking is available
Over the past 12 years, the Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run has brought together Barbara Davis Center patients, loyal type 1 supporters, and running enthusiasts to run for the brass ring the cure for type 1 diabetes. All proceeds from the Run for the Ring will support the efforts and programs of the Childrens Diabetes Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes focusing on patient support, awareness, and research.
ABOUT THE RACE
Run for the Ring features two different races. Runners, walkers, and strollers can participate in the professionally-timed 5K around the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Runners of all levels and ages are welcome! Kids ages 2-10 can also participate in the Kids Fun Run, zooming around the Kids Zone while parents and loved ones cheer, high-five, and spray them with squirt guns. Before the Fun Run, kids are free to play in bounce houses, mazes, and other fun outdoor activities also featured in the Kids Zone. Whether youre an avid runner or a parent looking for a fun family outing, youre sure to enjoy yourself at Run for the Ring!
*CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 CAN ATTEND THE EVENT FOR FREE AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special Im the 1 t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says Running for my 1 to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Top individual runners, teams, and fundraisers will also be recognized in the awards ceremony.
_BACK AGAIN FOR THE SECOND YEAR_
If you're unable to come to the event, try our Virtual 5K option! Run in your neighborhood, a local park, or your favorite trail anytime the week leading up to race day. Then tag us @cdfdiabetes in your social posts with #RunForTheRing2026 so we can see!
Running not your thing? Our Sleep-In Registration allows you to donate to the cause without participating on event day, and includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant).
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring another adult to watch your children while you are running.
PREVIOUS RUNNER? PLEASE SIGN IN USING YOUR RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT BEFORE REGISTERING FOR YOUR EVENT.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, July 31, 2026
Location TBD
WHEN:
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Registration begins at 7 a.m.
5K begins at 8 a.m.
Kids Zone opens at 8 a.m.
Kids Fun Run begins after the 5K Awards Ceremony
WHERE:
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
CU Anschutz Medical Campus
1775 Aurora Court
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Paid parking is available
Races
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5K Race - Run/Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Run for the Ring Performance T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$38.35
OPENS 14 MAYRegistration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special Im the 1 t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says Running for my 1 to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Top individual runners, teams, and fundraisers will also be recognized in the awards ceremony. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.97 Fee & Run for the Ring Performance T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
$13.97
OPENS 14 MAYIncludes admission to Kids Zone with bounce houses, mazes, and more! Note: if your child is already registered for the 5K, they do not also need to register for the Fun Run. Registration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special Im the 1 t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says Running for my 1 to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring another adult to watch your children while you are running. -
Sleep In
Incl. $3.47 Fee & Run for the Ring Performance T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$40.47
OPENS 14 MAYRunning not your thing? Our Sleep-In Registration allows you to donate to the cause without participating on event day, and includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant). Must register before July 11, 2026 to guarantee t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will have the option of receiving a special "I'm the 1" t-shirt! Please indicate whether you would like your special shirt at registration. -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.47 Fee & Run for the Ring Performance T-Shirt
$40.47
OPENS 14 MAYUnable to make it in-person? Our Virtual 5K allows you to participate in the event from your own neighborhood, nearby park, or favorite trail! Run, walk, or jog anytime during the week leading up to event day, and tag @cdfdiabetes in a social post with #RunForTheRing2025 so we can see! Virtual registration includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant post-event). Must register before July 11, 2026 to guarantee t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will have the option of receiving a special "I'm the 1" t-shirt! Please indicate whether you would like your special shirt at registration.
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