The Wash Park Circuit, Powered by New Balance

This is the 3rd and final race of the Denver Park Circuit Series, a road racing series brought to you by Denver Athletics. Our goal with this series is to highlight Denver's park systems as running gems of the Mile High City. All races include one lap around an iconic city park for runners of all ages and abilities, from walkers to elite athletes. Races include a free kids race, individual and team scoring, original race gear, giveaways from local sponsors, vendors and shoe demos, and professional timing from Runners Roost. You can find more information on Denver Park Circuit Series Here, including current overall standings!  

The 2026 Wash Park Circuit will also serve as the final race of the USATF Colorado Long Distance Running Grand Prix with over $10,000 in prize money being awarded. You can find more information including detailed standings here.

Race Schedule

8:45- Kids Quarter Mile 

9:00- Community Race (walker, joggers, strollers, dogs- all paces and abilities welcome!) 

9:30- Competitive Women's Race (7:00 pace or faster) 

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

10:30- Awards Ceremony for Wash Park, Denver Park Circuit Series, and USATF Grand Prix  

Giveaways- All registered participants will get a race crew neck with custom artwork, a gift from New Balance, and a post-race waffle from Tom's Waffles.  

Awards: Awards Ceremony at 10:30 after men's race

Medals for finishers in free and fun kids race 

Youth Division (17 and under)- New Balance shoes for winner, Runners Roost Gift Cards for 2nd and 3rd

Masters Division (40 and over)- New Balance shoes for winner, Runners Roost Gift Cards for 2nd and 3rd

Overall- New Balance shoes for winner, Runners Roost Gift Cards for 2nd and 3rd 

Teams- Top Male, Female, and Co-ed Teams will get a gift bag from Denver Athletics  

Series- Denver Athletics will be providing cash prizes for the top 3 overall men and women of the 2026 Denver Park Circuit Series- First Place ($1000), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($250)

CURRENT STANDINGS

*All awards are based on GUN time (not chip time), per USATF rules 

*Please be present at the awards ceremony to collect your prizes and take a photo

Packet Pick-up- At Runners Roost Denver on Saturday, November 14 from 12-2:00

*We will also have race day packet pickup and race day registration on the morning of the event

Frequently Asked Race Day Questions

Total Distance: 2.25 Miles

Elevation Gain: 37 feet 

Start: The race will start at the Diagonal Parking Lot in the park, between Grassmere Lake and The Meadow. 

Course Description: Wash is the longest of our 3 park circuits, a perfect way to end the season. Athletes will get off the line with a quick downhill start, followed by a gradual uphill and another steep downhill. The middle of the race brings a few moderate rolling hills and one sharp but brief uphill right at two miles. The last quarter mile is a flat, straight shot for a fast finish. 

Amenities: We'll have a water station at start/finish, and at the halfway mark, as well as portos located throughout the course. We will also have a timing mat at the 1 mile and 2 mile so we can get official splits.