The City Park Circuit, Presented by New Balance

City Park Circuit Race Schedule:

9:00- Free and Fun Kids Quarter Mile (no registration necessary, just show up to race!) 

9:15- Community Race (all paces welcome- walkers, strollers, dogs!) 

9:45- Competitive Women's Race (sub 7:00 pace) 

10:00- Competitive Men's Race (sub 6:00 pace)

*All registered participants will receive a performance race tee with original artwork (see below), a gift from New Balance, free hydration products from RNWY, and a drink from Cerebral Brewing

* This is a USATF Certified and Officiated event

Packet Pickup at Runners Roost Denver on Friday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm (check-in also available on race day, but supplies will be limited) 

Post-Race Party at Cerebral Brewing (.25 miles from park) with a race day pint glasses for first 50 people to attend, and free beer shot (4 oz pour) for all racers  

• Top 3 Overall Men and Women: Prizes from race sponsor (TBD) 

• Top 3 Men's and Women's Masters (40+): Prizes from race sponsor (TBD) 

• Top Boy and Girl Youth (17-): Prizes from race sponsor (TBD) 

• Top Male, Female, and Co-ed Teams: Prizes from Denver Athletics 

Women's City Park Record - Bria Wetsch, 5:15 pace / 10:30 for 2 miles 

Men's City Park Record- John O'Malley, 4:27 pace / 8:52 for 2 miles

2025 Results

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / PARKING MAP

 

Denver Parks Circuit Series

Denver Athletics brings you the 2026 Denver Park Circuit Series- Three races at Denver's iconic city parks with the same format: One Lap As Fast As You Can Go! 
Spring- The City Park Circuit
Summer- The Cheesman Park Circuit 
Fall- The Wash Park Circuit 
Purchase a Denver Athletics Road Pass ($100) to gain entry into all 3 of the Denver Parks Circuit Series! 

Races: Events will have races for all ages and abilities, as well as 4-person team competition for men, women, and co-ed divisions. There will also be a free kids quarter mile for children 10 and under (untimed and unofficial) to start the day. 

Giveaways and Awards: Participants will receive a New Balance gift at registration- top 3 youth, masters, and open athletes will receive awards from New Balance, Runners Roost, and Denver Athletics. 

Timing: All events will be professionally timed by Runners Roost with mile splits and team scores- events will be USATF sanctioned and officiated.

 Race Day: Race Day will entail a party atmosphere with music, an emcee, vendors from local businesses and shoe demos, followed by an after party at a local establishment.

Series Standings: After the Wash Park Circuit in November, a male and female series champion will be crowned based on the following points in each of the three races: 1st- 10 points, 2nd- 8 points, 3rd- 6 points, 4th- 5 points, 5th- 4 points, 6th- 3 points, 7th- 2 points, 8th- 1 point

*Tie-breakers will be decided by finishing place at Wash Park 

Total standings will be updated after each race and winners will be announced after the Wash Park Circuit. 
Top 3 Men and Women in the overall series standings will win: $1000 (1st) $500 (2nd) $250 (3rd) 

Youth Race (Ages 17 and under): T-Shirt

Masters Race (Ages 40+): T-Shirt

The City Park Circuit: T-Shirt