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
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 16th Annual Denver Veterans Day Run on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the heart of Denver! This vibrant event celebrates our local heroes with a fun-filled 5K and 10K run, as well as a unique 10K Rippetoe Ruck, honoring CPT Russell Brian Rippetoe. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a family-friendly outing, this event welcomes participants of all ages, including kids and dogs!
Set against the picturesque backdrop of City Park, the Denver Veterans Day Run not only promotes fitness but also highlights the importance of supporting our Veterans. With 100% of donations going directly to the Colorado Veterans Project, your participation helps empower those who have served our country. Plus, all race participants who register by October 21, 2025, will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and medal! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to honor our Veterans while enjoying a day of community spirit and camaraderie. For more details and to register, visit the Denver Veterans Day website!
Set against the picturesque backdrop of City Park, the Denver Veterans Day Run not only promotes fitness but also highlights the importance of supporting our Veterans. With 100% of donations going directly to the Colorado Veterans Project, your participation helps empower those who have served our country. Plus, all race participants who register by October 21, 2025, will receive a commemorative race t-shirt and medal! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to honor our Veterans while enjoying a day of community spirit and camaraderie. For more details and to register, visit the Denver Veterans Day website!
Organiser's Description
PRE-EVENT PACKET PICK UP - MORE INFO: HERE [https://www.denverveteransday.com/packetpickup-dvd25]
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://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-capt-russell-b-rippetoe/256563) [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.
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]
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://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-capt-russell-b-rippetoe/256563) [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.
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
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10K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM MST)
$59.55
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10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge
Incl. $5.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM MST)
$70.15
Ruck weight is 25lbs - Loaded ruck or weighted vest
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