Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K - Denver, CO

Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K - Denver, CO takes place in Denver, Colorado, on November 21, 2026, at City Park, with the 10K (6.2 miles) and the 5K (3.1 miles) both starting at 9:00 a.m. The course is flat and fast. Participants receive a slice of pumpkin pie, chip timing, a race-logo shirt, a medal, and access to a finish-line expo with vendors and food. This family-friendly race marks the start of the holiday season.

A flat course and chip timing make this a sensible place to attempt a personal best over either distance, especially if you have spent the fall building fitness. For the 10K, six to eight weeks with a weekly long run of 5 to 7 miles and one tempo session will have you ready to hold a steady pace; for the 5K, a few weeks of short repeats will sharpen your speed. Whatever your goal, go out a touch conservatively in the first mile and let the pace come to you. Families and walkers will find the 5K an easy, festive way to join in before the pie.