Denver Veterans Day Run
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM MST
- Location Denver, Colorado
- Price $48.95 - $70.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual Denver Veterans Day Run on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the beautiful City Park of downtown Denver! This vibrant event celebrates our local Veterans with a memorial 5K and 10K fun run, along with a special 10K Rippetoe Ruck in honor of CPT Russell Brian Rippetoe. Runners, joggers, walkers, and families are all invited to participate, making it a perfect outing for all ages, including furry friends!
Registration is currently open, and participants who sign up by October 21 will receive a commemorative race shirt and medal, but hurry—supplies are limited! The event not only promotes fitness and fun but also raises funds to support the Colorado Veterans Project, ensuring that 100% of donations go directly to helping veterans in need. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie. For more details, visit the Denver Veterans Day website!
Registration is currently open, and participants who sign up by October 21 will receive a commemorative race shirt and medal, but hurry—supplies are limited! The event not only promotes fitness and fun but also raises funds to support the Colorado Veterans Project, ensuring that 100% of donations go directly to helping veterans in need. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie. For more details, visit the Denver Veterans Day website!
Organiser's Description
PRE-EVENT PACKET PICK UP AVAILABLE- MORE INFO: HERE [https://www.denverveteransday.com/packetpickup-dvd25]
REGULAR PACKET PICK UP AND CHECK IN STARTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 7:30 AM.
*COMMEMERATIVE SHIRT AVAILABILITY STATUS
Shirts Still Available But Going Fast!
Participants who registered after October 21st are still eligible to receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last. Were currently about 100 shirts away from our inventory limit, so dont wait!
Once we reach our max, registrations will be noted by date and time, and anyone registering after that point will not receive a shirt.
Register as soon as possible to secure yours!
Please note: shirt sizes are not guaranteed at this stage, though we did order extra in Medium and Large.
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THE 16TH ANNUAL DENVER VETERANS DAY RUN is a memorial 5K & 10K fun run to celebrate local Veterans and includes a 10K Rippetoe Ruck in honor of CPT Russell Brian Rippetoe (https://www.fallenheroesproject.org/post/russell-b-rippetoe) [https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-capt-russell-b-rippetoe/256563%29] (Ruck weight - 25lbs loaded pack or weighted vest)
Recognized as Denvers Run for Veterans Day by Mayor Mike Johnson, this fun run is open to runners, joggers, walkers, kids of all ages, and dogs who are always welcome. The suggested route takes runners through the beautiful City Park running trails in downtown Denver. The mission of the Denver Veterans Day Run is to celebrate and show support for our Veterans and their untiring efforts on Veterans Day weekend while supporting Colorado Veteran's Project mission.
For more information on the day's events visit Denver Veterans Day website www.denverveteransday.com [https://www.denverveteransday.com]
100% of your donations go directly to helping Colorado Veterans. If you cannot make the date but still wish to donate to the cause, visit DONATE NOW [https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ColoradoVeteransProject].
**ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21, 2025 INCLUDE A COMMERATIVE RACE T-SHIRT AND RACE MEDAL, INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION.
RACE ROUTE MAPS: HTTPS://WWW.DENVERVETERANSDAY.COM/RACE-ROUTES [https://www.denverveteransday.com/race-routes]
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About Colorado Veterans Project
Colorado Veterans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts events as a way of raising funds to focus on our mission and create an environment where veterans can find camradre and community.
OUR MISSION is to empower and support Veterans and transitioning service members in pursuit of vibrant careers, meaningful employment, and successful entrepreneurship to continue a meaningful life full of purpose and fulfillment.
Learn More at ColoradoVeteransProject.org [http://www.ColoradoVeteransProject.org]
REGULAR PACKET PICK UP AND CHECK IN STARTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 7:30 AM.
*COMMEMERATIVE SHIRT AVAILABILITY STATUS
Shirts Still Available But Going Fast!
Participants who registered after October 21st are still eligible to receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last. Were currently about 100 shirts away from our inventory limit, so dont wait!
Once we reach our max, registrations will be noted by date and time, and anyone registering after that point will not receive a shirt.
Register as soon as possible to secure yours!
Please note: shirt sizes are not guaranteed at this stage, though we did order extra in Medium and Large.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
THE 16TH ANNUAL DENVER VETERANS DAY RUN is a memorial 5K & 10K fun run to celebrate local Veterans and includes a 10K Rippetoe Ruck in honor of CPT Russell Brian Rippetoe (https://www.fallenheroesproject.org/post/russell-b-rippetoe) [https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-capt-russell-b-rippetoe/256563%29] (Ruck weight - 25lbs loaded pack or weighted vest)
Recognized as Denvers Run for Veterans Day by Mayor Mike Johnson, this fun run is open to runners, joggers, walkers, kids of all ages, and dogs who are always welcome. The suggested route takes runners through the beautiful City Park running trails in downtown Denver. The mission of the Denver Veterans Day Run is to celebrate and show support for our Veterans and their untiring efforts on Veterans Day weekend while supporting Colorado Veteran's Project mission.
For more information on the day's events visit Denver Veterans Day website www.denverveteransday.com [https://www.denverveteransday.com]
100% of your donations go directly to helping Colorado Veterans. If you cannot make the date but still wish to donate to the cause, visit DONATE NOW [https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ColoradoVeteransProject].
**ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21, 2025 INCLUDE A COMMERATIVE RACE T-SHIRT AND RACE MEDAL, INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION.
RACE ROUTE MAPS: HTTPS://WWW.DENVERVETERANSDAY.COM/RACE-ROUTES [https://www.denverveteransday.com/race-routes]
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About Colorado Veterans Project
Colorado Veterans Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts events as a way of raising funds to focus on our mission and create an environment where veterans can find camradre and community.
OUR MISSION is to empower and support Veterans and transitioning service members in pursuit of vibrant careers, meaningful employment, and successful entrepreneurship to continue a meaningful life full of purpose and fulfillment.
Learn More at ColoradoVeteransProject.org [http://www.ColoradoVeteransProject.org]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:15AM MST)
$48.95
CLOSED -
10K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM MST)
$59.55
CLOSED -
10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge
Incl. $5.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM MST)
$70.15
CLOSEDRuck weight is 25lbs - Loaded ruck or weighted vest
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