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Sat November 8, 2025 Denver, CO 80205 US
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Events

5K Run/Walk

$48.95 incl. $3.95 Fee 9:15AM MST - 10:30AM MST Registration Opens May 1, 2025 at 7:30am MDT

10K Run/Walk

$59.55 incl. $4.55 Fee 9:00AM MST - 10:30AM MST Registration Opens May 1, 2025 at 7:30am MDT

10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge

$70.15 incl. $5.15 Fee 8:30AM MST - 10:30AM MST Registration Opens May 1, 2025 at 7:30am MDT

Description

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) 

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 15, 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

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