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Ghosts and Goblins 5K/10K

October 25, 2026
Denver, CO 80205 US

5K

Price: $45.20
incl. $5.20 Fee
Registration closes on October 24, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT and re-opens on October 25, 2026 at 12:00am MDT

10K

Price: $56
incl. $6 Fee
Registration closes on October 24, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT and re-opens on October 25, 2026 at 12:00am MDT
Can't make the race but still want to participate?

Virtual Race

Price: $40.88
incl. $4.88 Fee
Run our Virtual Race Option and your race shirt, medal and bib will be mailed to the address provided.

All volunteers earn a free entry into a future event produced by Colorado Runner Events.

RACE INFORMATION

Start Times

5K – 9:00 AM
10K – 9:00 AM

Race Location

City Park
2001 Steele St
Denver, CO 80205 US View Location on Map

Directions and Parking

Directions
The race will be staged from the Pavilion at City Park in Denver. City Park is an urban park and neighborhood in Denver, Colorado located at 2001 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205. The park is 330 acres and is located in east-central Denver. The park contains the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ferril and Duck Lakes, and a boathouse. City Park is bordered on the south by 17th Ave, on the east by Colorado Blvd, on the north by 23rd Ave and on the west by York St.

Parking
There is no official parking lot or designated parking on race day. Parking is available on the streets surrounding City Park as well as numerous lots in the area. Please click here for the location of these lots. Please respect our City Park neighbors and obey all parking signs. Please do not park in the lot or garage directly in front of the Museum. We suggest arriving early to find parking.

Packet Pickup

Avoid The Rush!
Pre-race Packet Pickup and Registration

Saturday, October 24, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Runners Roost
1685 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222

Race Day Packet Pick-up
You can also pick up your race packet on race morning at the race site. Race day packet pick-up closes at the start of the race.

Course Info

The race will utilize the standard certified City Park 5K course, but will be run in the reverse direction. The 10K will be two loops of the 5K course. One aid station will be located at mile 1.5 of each loop. It will have water and Gatorade only. Bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates are not allowed in the race.

5K USATF Course Certification #: CO14040DCR

Awards

There will be an awards ceremony near the finish line after the race. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winner in each race as well as the top three in each age group. Age groups are as follows:

5K: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29…… up to 80 and over
10K: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39…… up to 80 and over

Time Limit

There is a time limit of 1 hour and 40 minutes due to park restraints. This is 16 minutes per mile for the 10K and 32 minutes per mile for the 5K.

Weather and Safety Issues

We all know that the weather in Colorado is day to day. The race will be run no matter what the weather! Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates are not allowed in the race.

Past Results

For past results and photos, please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions? Contact us today!

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