🗺️ Course Overview

• Distances: 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 1 Mile (ish) Walk of Hope

• Surface: Mostly concrete sidewalks and asphalt park roads

• Course Layout: The 5K is one loop; the 10K completes the 5K loop twice

• Strollers: Welcome! The course is suitable for all types of strollers

• Dogs: Welcome on short leashes

• Course Cutoff: 11:00 AM

November weather can bring snow, ice, or wet pavement. The course is used in its existing condition, so check the forecast and choose your footwear accordingly.

🏃 The 5K & 10K Courses

Enjoy a scenic route through Denver's beautiful City Park!

The 5K follows one loop through the park, while 10K participants complete two loops of the same course.

💜 The Walk of Hope

Our untimed 1 Mile (ish) Walk of Hope brings people together in support of pancreatic cancer research.

Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, celebrating a survivor, or simply showing your support, every step matters.

💜 Every Distance. One Purpose.

Whether you're running for a personal best, walking alongside family and friends, or honoring someone affected by pancreatic cancer, we're glad you're here.

Together, we're moving forward in support of pancreatic cancer research!

🚩 Course Markings & Navigation

Our courses are marked to help you stay on track!

• Directional signs: Follow the signs indicating when to turn or continue straight.

• Mile markers: Watch for markers along the course.

• Orange cones: Cones blocking a pathway indicate a route you should NOT take.

• 10K participants: You'll complete the 5K loop twice before heading to the finish.

Please pay attention to signs, cones, and course volunteers throughout your race.

💧 Water & Restrooms

• 5K: One water station along the course

• 10K: You'll pass the water station twice

• Walk of Hope: No on-course water station

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms are available near the expo/start-finish area, but not along the course

Our finish area is cup-free! Please bring a reusable water bottle to refill after your event.

👟 Starting Line Etiquette

Help us give everyone a smooth and safe start by lining up according to your anticipated pace.

• Competitive and faster runners: Toward the front

• Recreational runners and joggers: In the middle

• Walkers, strollers, and participants with dogs: Toward the back

The 5K and 10K are chip-timed, so your individual time begins when you cross the starting timing mat. There's no need to rush to the front!

➡️ On-Course Etiquette

Please help everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience!

• Stay to the RIGHT so others can pass.  Some sections have two-way traffic!

• Walkers should travel no more than two abreast.

• Be aware of faster participants approaching from behind, especially on the 10K's second loop.

• Keep dogs close and leashes controlled.

• Make sure strollers don't block the pathway.