The 17th 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) (Ruck weight - 25lbs loaded pack or weighted vest)
Recognized as “Denver’s 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
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.
**All race participants who register by October 25, 2026 include a commerative Race T-shirt and Race Medal, included in registration.
RACE ROUTE MAPS: 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. We do that by supporting veteran partnerships with training organizations as well and creating pathways with civilian employers in Colorado to support Veteran Hiring.
Learn More at ColoradoVeteransProject.org
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$65.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$55.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:15
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Denver.
Learn more about the host city, Denver.
Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominant city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560-mile (900 km) radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 miles (19 km) west of the Colorado State Capitol.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Denver Veterans Day Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Joshua Wise | — | |
| 🥈 | Londyn Baker | — | |
| 🥉 | Jaylee VanAernam | — | |
| 4 | Jamie Wise | — | |
| 5 | Andy Albrecht | — | |
| 6 | Dennis Wise | — | |
| 7 | Justin Wehrheim | — | |
| 8 | J. VanAernam | — | |
| 9 | Danny Flesner | — | |
| 10 | Tim Baumann | — | |
| 11 | Ericka Hopson | — | |
| 12 | Emily Gloeckner | — | |
| 13 | Paul Cooke | — | |
| 14 | Chase McBride | — | |
| 15 | Gregory Kuzma | — | |
| 16 | Jordan Kuzma | — | |
| 17 | SAMANTHA KERNER | — | |
| 18 | Joey Delgado | — | |
| 19 | Molly Andrews | — | |
| 20 | Alison Dearman | — | |
| 21 | Jackson Pixley | — | |
| 22 | Stephanie Cooke | — | |
| 23 | Kristin Gillespie | — | |
| 24 | Jannette Vera | — | |
| 25 | Alissa Spires | — | |
| 26 | Jenna VanAernam | — | |
| 27 | Sheila Cobb | — | |
| 28 | Michael Neff | — | |
| 29 | Chelsea McBride | — | |
| 30 | Stina Hoberecht | — | |
| 31 | Jim Beblavi | — | |
| 32 | Ray Rocho | — | |
| 33 | Linda Martinez | — | |
| 34 | Zach Shaw | — | |
| 35 | Courtney Shaw | — | |
| 36 | Alexa Sprouse | — | |
| 37 | Ben Martinez | — | |
| 38 | Jessica Castro | — | |
| 39 | KENMAURA HUGHES | — | |
| 40 | Sierra Pokorn | — | |
| 41 | Kevin Pokorn | — | |
| 42 | J. Shaw | — | |
| 43 | Johnelle Shaw | — | |
| 44 | Whitney Holtz | — | |
| 45 | Ken Flesner | — | |
| 46 | C. Shaw | — | |
| 47 | Corey Shaw | — | |
| 48 | Todd Martinez | — | |
| 49 | Catherine Fulcher | — | |
| 50 | Diane Martinez | — |
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