RMRR December 4.5mi - 4.5 mi

Dec 6, 2026Denver, CO, United States

External Event

Distance

4.5 mi

Pace

All paces

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

Rocky Mountain Road Runners (RMRR) holds a monthly Trophy Series race in the Denver area. Our December race will be in Denver's Washington Park with a 4.5 mile course for all runners. Please plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before race start to get your bib and complete registration. The Trophy Series races use a handicap system of staggered starts, from slow to fast, spread over ~25 minutes. This gives everyone a chance to win. Members compete against others via the handicap system in an annual series. Race Day Details Time: 9 am start. Please show up 30-45 minutes early to get your bib and warm up! Location: Washington Park, diagonal road, in Denver. Course: the race starts/finishes along the diagonal road, and makes two counter-clockwise laps on the paved road inside Wash Park. Parking: Park on the EAST side of the park near Mississippi and Franklin

Typical conditions

For events around December 2026 in Denver, CO, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

Beginner's guide to your first 5K