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2025 DU Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk

Denver, Colorado
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Organizer's Description

About
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. #DUCrimsonClassic

Routes & Time
Please see the Race Course Map. The afternoons in Denver can reach warm temperatures, please be sure to hydrate prior, during, and after the event. We also may experience rain or even snow during this time of year - so please check the weather to best prepare. Water stations will be located at the Start/Finish line and along the course. Course Distance: 5K (3.2 Miles) = Two (2) laps around the course. The 1.5 Mile Walk = one (1) lap around the course.

Timeline for Crimson Classic Day -  Friday, October 18, 2024

1:00pm                             On-site Run Registration, T-shirt Pick-up, Bib Pickup on Carnegie Green Lawn

1:00pm – 2:00pm           Vendors, Sponsors, and Department Table Set-up

2:00pm                             Music, Games, and Vendors

2:30pm – 2:45pm           Guided Stretching

2:50pm – 3:00pm           Announcements 

3:00pm                            Air Horn!! Run/Walk Begins!

3:00pm - 4:30pm            Racing, Mingling, Music, Vendor Interaction, Games Pre and Post Race 

Early T-Shirt and Bib Pick-up
For those pre-registered on this website, you will be able to pick up your T-Shirt and Bib early!

Wednesday, October 16th on Carnegie Green Lawn

11:00am – 2:00pm         Early T-Shirt and Bib Pick-Up

Thursday, October 17th on Carnegie Green Lawn

11:00pm – 2:00pm           Early T-Shirt and Bib Pick-Up

Registration and Result Posting Instructions
Register for the race by clicking "Sign Up". It is free for all participants. During registration, you will be asked to sign a waiver. If you are joining the race day-of there will be paper waivers for you to sign at the registration table or a QR code for you to fill out registration via your phone. Race Results will be posted on Carnegie Green Lawn following the race and online.

Event Exclusions
Please be aware of your surroundings while racing. Strollers are allowed, but please ensure to start in the back after all other runners and walkers. Pets are not allowed on course. Service animals are allowed. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors TIAA, Gallagher, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente for helping to make this year's Crimson Classic possible!

Email: well@du.edu

For reasonable accommodation, please email ada.coordinator@du.edu 

Race Events

Volunteer - T-Shirt Pick-Up Wednesday Shift for Crimson Classic

Start Time: 11:00:00 AM

Volunteer T-Shirt Pick-Up Thursday Shift for Crimson Classic

Start Time: 11:00:00 AM

Volunteer One Hour - Day of Crimson Classic

Start Time: 1:00:00 PM

Volunteer One Hour - Day of Crimson Classic

Start Time: 2:00:00 PM

1.5 Mile Walk - DU Student

Distance: 1.5 Miles
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

1.5 Mile Walk - Faculty, Staff, Retiree

Distance: 1.5 Miles
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

1.5 Mile Walk - DU Alumni

Distance: 1.5 Miles
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

5K Run - DU Student

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

5K Run - Family, Friend, Coors Fitness Member

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

5K Run - DU Alumni

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

1.5 Mile Walk - Family, Friend, Coors Fitness Member

Distance: 1.5 Miles
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

5K Run - Faculty, Staff, Retiree

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM

Race Information

2025 DU Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk logo

Date

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

End Date

October 17, 2025

Location

Denver, Colorado

Carnegie Green Lawn, Outside of Anderson Academic Commons

2150 East Evans Avenue

80208

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