Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://ocacolorado.org.
Place
Regency Athletic Complex at the Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO US 80204
Description
Join OCA Colorado for the annual 5K Panda Run & 1K Fun Walk, a fun-filled community event with a powerful purpose: helping local students pursue higher education right here in the Denver area, including Metro State University of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, Community College of Denver, and University of Denver. Every dollar raised goes directly toward scholarships supporting students and helping them achieve their educational goals.
Through the OCA Colorado Education Fund, established in 2019, OCA Colorado has already contributed more than $530,000 in scholarships across its partner institutions to help students achieve their higher educational goals. This year the OCA 5K Panda Run & 1K Walk is aiming even higher with a goal of raising $100,000 in scholarship support.
Don’t Like Running? No problem--Pandas Don’t Run!
Join the fun by registering for the 1K Panda Walk, and walk with us in support of local students.
2026 OCA Colorado 5K Panda Run & 1K Walk Schedule
9:00am - 5K Race Starts
9:15am - 1K Fun Walk Starts
10:00am - Awards Ceremony
10:30am-1:00pm - Food, Picnic, and Festival
5K Race Route
5K Race Starts at 9:00am - beautiful route through downtown Denver's Auraria Campus - cruise through the home of MSU Denver, CU Denver, and CC Denver (water station on course at Curtis & 11th St. next to St. Elizabeth's)
1K Fun Walk Route
2 Laps Around the Soccer Field Blue Track Ending at the Big Finish Line Truss
Platinum Level Sponsorship
Gold Level Sponsorship
Silver Level Sponsorship
Race Contact Info
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RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 2026 OCA Colorado 5K Panda Run & 1K Walk.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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