Crimson Classic 5k Run & 1.5 Mile Walk

The University of Denver's 12th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 on Carnegie Green Lawn at 3pm. Music, stretching, and snacks will start at 2:15pm. The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate wellness and to bring together our community. This is a free event! Please scroll down for the day's schedule. All participants who register will receive a 12th Annual Crimson Classic t-shirt. Let's kick off Homecoming weekend together. REGISTER HERE RUN ROUTE MAP below.

FREE 6-Week Personal Training Runs! If you'd like to run weekly to prepare for the Crimson Classic, we are providing a personal trainer for group runs that include a Faculty & Staff session and a Student session. Please click the drop menu below to find out more information.

1:00pm On-site Run Registration, T-shirt Pick-up, Bib Pickup on Carnegie Green Lawn
1:00pm – 2:00pmVendors, Sponsors, and Department Table Set-up
2:00pm    Music, Games, and Vendors
2:30pm – 2:45pm Guided Stretching
2:50pm – 3:00pm  Announcements 
3:00pmAir Horn!! Run/Walk Begins!
3:00pm - 4:30pm    Racing, Mingling, Music, Vendor Interaction, Games Pre and Post Race

Register for the 2024 Crimson Classic!

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2023 Crimson Classic

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