Denver Distance Classic

Friday, April 11, 2025 Past event

6:00 PM MDT

Englewood, Colorado

$22.20–$43.40 · 6 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting evening of athleticism and community spirit at the Denver Distance Classic on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Randy Penn Stadium in Englewood, Arapahoe. This thrilling distance-based track meet is designed for athletes of all ages and abilities, from kids to seasoned professionals. Participants can look forward to five exhilarating events ranging from the 400-meter dash to the 5000-meter run, plus a free kids’ mini-hurdle race and a lively 4x400 relay under the glow of stadium lights.

The event promises not just competition but also fun, with an engaging emcee, upbeat music, and delicious food trucks, including Best Spuds and North of the Border. Athletes will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including New Balance shoes for first-place finishers and Runners Roost gift cards for second and third place. For those who break facility records, a special $100 bonus awaits! Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running and community spirit—mark your calendars for the Denver Distance Classic!

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Races

1600 Meter Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee

6:00 PM MDT

$22.20

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400 Meter Dash

Incl. $2.20 Fee

6:00 PM MDT

$22.20

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800 Meter Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee

6:00 PM MDT

$22.20

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5000 Meter Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee

6:00 PM MDT

$22.20

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The Double (any 2 events)

Incl. $2.80 Fee

6:00 PM MDT

$32.80

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The Triple (any 3 events)

Incl. $3.40 Fee

6:00 PM MDT

$43.40

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Organiser's description

GOOD BOYS RUNNING CLUB, DENVER ATHLETICS, NEW BALANCE, AND RUNNERS ROOST ARE PARTNERING TO BRING YOU A DISTANCE-BASED ALL-COMERS TRACK MEET UNDER THE LIGHTS OF RANDY PENN STADIUM. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE 5 EVENTS FROM 400-5000 METERS AS WELL AS A FREE 4X400 RELAY WITH MUSIC, AN EMCEE, PRIZES FROM NEW BALANCE AND RUNNERS ROOST AND FOOD TRUCKS! THIS EVENT IS FOR ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, FROM KIDS TO ADULTS, AND NEWCOMERS TO PROFESSIONALS.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 6:00 START_ (TENTATIVE- FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED RACE WEEK)_

1600 METER RUN

400 METER DASH

FREE KIDS MINI-HURDLE RACE

800 METER RUN

5000 METER RUN

4X400 METER RELAY

AWARDS:

1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL EVENT WILL WIN NEW BALANCE SHOES!

2ND AND 3RD MALE AND FEMALE WILL WIN RUNNERS ROOST GIFT CARDS

TOP MALE AND FEMALE 4X400 RELAY WILL RECEIVE NEW BALANCE SWEATSHIRTS

*DENVER ATHLETICS WILL ALSO PROVIDE A $100 BONUS TO ANY WINNER WHO BREAKS A FACILITY RECORD https://denverathletics.org/results _(SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO SEE RECORDS)_

*THIS IS A USATF-SANCTIONED AND OFFICIATED EVENT

FOOD TRUCKS: BEST SPUDS https://bestspudsfoodtruck.com AND NORTH OF THE BORDER http://www.northofthebordergrill.com