Running Scared 5K/13K - Denver
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM MDT
- Location Littleton, Colorado
- Price $33.60 - $65.20
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Participants will gather at the scenic Platt River Trail, where each athlete will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, perfect for those crisp fall mornings, along with a custom finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. For the ultimate test of endurance, take on the Deadly Double by completing both the 5K and 13K! With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and age group distinctions, there’s plenty of incentive to give it your all. Whether you're racing for personal bests, festive fun, or simply a hauntingly good time, the Running Scared 5K & 13K is an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
WHETHER YOURE BRAVE ENOUGH TO TACKLE THE 5K OR DARING ENOUGH TO CONQUER THE 13K, THIS HALLOWEEN-THEMED EVENT DELIVERS A FUN AND FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE PERFECT FOR RUNNERS OF ALL LEVELS. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED, SO COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS (OR FRIGHTEN) AS YOU TAKE ON A COURSE FILLED WITH SEASONAL SPIRIT.
WE WILL GATHER AT PLATT RIVER TRAIL IN DENVER.
ALL ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE A LONG-SLEEVE RACE SHIRTPERFECT FOR THOSE CRISP FALL MORNINGSAND A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENT.
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO PUSH THEIR LIMITS, TAKE ON THE DEADLY DOUBLE BY COMPLETING BOTH THE 5K AND THE 13K. ITS THE ULTIMATE TEST OF ENDURANCE AND HALLOWEEN COURAGE!
COMPETITIVE RUNNERS WILL HAVE PLENTY TO RACE FOR. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHERS IN BOTH THE 5K AND 13K, AS WELL AS THE TOP THREE IN MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS, AND SENIOR MASTERS OVERALL CATEGORIES. IN ADDITION, THE TOP THREE ATHLETES IN EACH OF THE TRADITIONAL FIVE-YEAR AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS IN BOTH RACE DISTANCES. FOR THOSE TAKING ON THE DEADLY DOUBLE, SPECIAL RECOGNITION WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS WHO COMPLETE BOTH RACES.
WHETHER YOURE RUNNING FOR FUN, FITNESS, OR A FRIGHTFULLY GOOD CHALLENGE, THE RUNNING SCARED 5K & 13K IS SURE TO BE A HAUNTINGLY GOOD TIME YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!
Races
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Scaredy Cat 5K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$39.10
Come put your feet on the ground, and join us for a spook-tacular time at Rock Creek Park! -
Heart Pounding 13K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$44.10
Come put your feet on the ground, and join us for a spook-tacular time at Rock Creek Park! -
Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$33.60
Same great event...No shirt -
Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt
Incl. $4.10 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$39.10
Same great event...No shirt -
Deadly Double
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$65.20
Run the 5K then get back within 30 minutes, and run the 13K. 18K total! Earn a Deadly Double finisher medal in addition to your Running Scared Shirt. -
Virtual Scaredy Cat 5K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt
$39.10
Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag! Continental US Only. -
Virtual Heart Pounding 13K
Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt
$39.10
Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag! Continental US Only. -
Virtual Deadly Double
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$44.10
Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag! Continental US Only.
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Location
Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, 80120, CO, United States
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