A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA 2026

The race.

On December 26, 2026, The Best Races hosts A Merry Christmas Run in Centennial, Colorado, offering distances of 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and half marathon (13.1 miles). Participants may choose from four wave start times beginning at 7:30 a.m., with the final wave starting at 8:30 a.m.; coordinators remain on-site for three hours after the first wave. All ages and paces are welcome to run or walk. Each finisher receives a technical running shirt (shipped to their registered U.S. address the week of the race), a finisher's medal, a towel or giveaway item, a digital training pack, an online certificate of completion, and an invitation to join a local running club. Timing is optional and may be tracked via personal apps or with coordinator assistance. Swag bags are shipped directly; race bibs are provided on race day, with no packet pickup required. A virtual run option is available, allowing participants to complete their distance at any location and time.