ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM MDT
- Location Aurora, Colorado
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 6th Annual ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Aurora, Adams! This vibrant event, hosted by the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, promises an exhilarating 5K course that has been revamped for a fresh experience, starting and ending at the Library Commons. Participants will also enjoy the unique MEATBALL MILE, a designated Strava Segment where you can compete for the title of King or Queen of the Mountain!
Not only will you be part of a fantastic community event, but your participation also supports a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Veterans Assistance Grant, helping provide essential dental care for veterans in Colorado. With bib pick-up starting at 9:00 AM and the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, there's plenty of time to gear up and get ready for the fun. After the race, don't miss the post-race party at Milieu Fermentation, featuring food trucks, refreshments, awards for the top three male and female runners, and exciting raffle prizes! Sign up by September 27th to secure your t-shirt and join us in making a difference while enjoying a
Not only will you be part of a fantastic community event, but your participation also supports a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Veterans Assistance Grant, helping provide essential dental care for veterans in Colorado. With bib pick-up starting at 9:00 AM and the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, there's plenty of time to gear up and get ready for the fun. After the race, don't miss the post-race party at Milieu Fermentation, featuring food trucks, refreshments, awards for the top three male and female runners, and exciting raffle prizes! Sign up by September 27th to secure your t-shirt and join us in making a difference while enjoying a
Organiser's Description
Join us for the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's 6th Annual ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay! We are excited to share that our 5K course has been revamped this year to offer a fresh new route through campus. This year, we will be starting and ending at the LIBRARY COMMONS! Additionally, we're introducing the MEATBALL MILE, featured as mile 2 of the course. This section will be a designated Strava Segment, and there will be a prize for the participant who claims the title of KOM (King/Queen of the Mountain)! [Unsure what a Strava segment is? Check out this link: https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216917137-What-s-a-segment]
THIS YEARS DONATION: VETERANS ASSISTANCE GRANT
All proceeds from this years event will benefit the Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG), a program dedicated to providing essential support to veterans in Colorado. Your participation helps ensure these brave individuals receive the vital dental care they need through the CU Dental Team Care Clinics.
For more information on the VAG: https://dental.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/veterans-assistance-grant
RACE INFORMATION
PACKET PICK-UP: The race will begin at 10:00 am. Bib pick-up will be from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, please bring a photo ID for check-in. To make it easier we will hand out t-shirts with the goody bags _after_ the race at the after-party!
PARKING: We recommend parking in the Julesburg Visitor Lot (Victor St & E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045).
WHAT DO I GET? Each ticket when you register for the 5k (you can walk or run!) gets you raffle tickets, a t-shirt, and a goody bag! You must register by September 27th to guarantee a t-shirt!!
POST-RACE PARTY @ MILIEU FERMENTATION featuring food trucks and a custom beverage. The post-race party is where the awards and raffle prizes will be handed out!
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE RUNNERS!
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GET A RAFFLE TICKET TO WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES AT THE AFTER PARTY! YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Raffle prizes include... Lulu Lemon gift cards, Barry's Bootcamp Class Packs, Yeti Coolers, etc.
THIS YEARS DONATION: VETERANS ASSISTANCE GRANT
All proceeds from this years event will benefit the Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG), a program dedicated to providing essential support to veterans in Colorado. Your participation helps ensure these brave individuals receive the vital dental care they need through the CU Dental Team Care Clinics.
For more information on the VAG: https://dental.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/veterans-assistance-grant
RACE INFORMATION
PACKET PICK-UP: The race will begin at 10:00 am. Bib pick-up will be from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, please bring a photo ID for check-in. To make it easier we will hand out t-shirts with the goody bags _after_ the race at the after-party!
PARKING: We recommend parking in the Julesburg Visitor Lot (Victor St & E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045).
WHAT DO I GET? Each ticket when you register for the 5k (you can walk or run!) gets you raffle tickets, a t-shirt, and a goody bag! You must register by September 27th to guarantee a t-shirt!!
POST-RACE PARTY @ MILIEU FERMENTATION featuring food trucks and a custom beverage. The post-race party is where the awards and raffle prizes will be handed out!
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE RUNNERS!
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL GET A RAFFLE TICKET TO WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES AT THE AFTER PARTY! YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Raffle prizes include... Lulu Lemon gift cards, Barry's Bootcamp Class Packs, Yeti Coolers, etc.
Races
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ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay
Incl. $2.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM MDT)
$30.00
OPENS 09 MAR 26POST-RACE PARTY @ Milieu Fermentation!! Come join us for raffle prizes, custom beverages, and food trucks!
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