Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA takes place in Centennial, Colorado, on November 14, 2026. All four options leave at 7:30 a.m.: the 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run. The event is untimed and inclusive, offers in-person and virtual entry, and uses capped wave starts so the field stays modest and open to every ability. A bib, a finisher medal, a shirt and a certificate of participation come with entry.

Runners who want a hard number to chase will not find one here, so treat the half as a supported long run rather than a race. That is an underrated use of an event: company on the road, aid on hand, and a two-hour effort that slots straight into a marathon build. If you are newer to running, the 5K needs only a few consistent weeks of training.