Location
Sloan’s Lake Park
1700 Utica St
Denver, CO 80204
This is a new location within the park and different from years past.
Date and Time
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Due to the narrow nature of the course at Sloan’s Lake Park, we will be running waves at the Cookie Chase 5K. You will start based on your estimated finish time.
5K (under 27:00) – 8:00 AM
5K (27:00 – 40:00) – 8:05 AM
5K (over 40:00) – 8:10 AM
Registration
- Cookie Chase 5K
- $30
- $33 starting March 1
- $36 starting June 13
- $40 race day
- All races $5 less for ages 17 and under.
Registration Includes
- A race logo shirt
- A finishers medal
- Fresh cookies at the finish
- A party-like atmosphere on course and at the finish line expo
- Fully stocked aid stations
- Professional chip timing using a disposable bib tag
- Free photo downloads after the event
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Race Information
2024 USATF Colorado 5K Championship
Directions and Parking
Directions
Sloan Lake is the biggest lake in Denver, and at 177 acres. Sloan’s Lake Park is the city’s second largest park. It’s one of the best parks for catching a sunset, with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline.
The race will be staged from the parking lot at W 17th Ave and Utica St. To get there, travel north on Utica St from Colfax Ave.
Parking
The parking lot at W 17th and Utica will be closed on race morning. You can park in the neighborhood to the south of the park. Please respect our Sloan’s Lake Park neighbors by obeying all parking signs and leaving no trace throughout and around the park.
Packet Pickup
Avoid The Rush!
Pre-race Packet Pickup and Registration
Friday, July 12, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Runners Roost
1685 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222
Race Day Packet Pick-up
You can also pick up your race packet on race morning before the race.
Course Info
The race will utilize a the paved bike trails around Sloan’s Lake Park.
Bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates are not allowed in the race.
The race is being moved back to the southern portion of the park.
Awards
There will be an awards ceremony near the finish line after the race.
Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winner in each race as well as the top three in each age group.
Age groups are as follows:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29…… up to 80 and over
Virtual Run Option
This race can be run virtually if you choose. Please choose the virtual race option when registering. Virtual packets will include a shirt, medal and bib number and will be shipped to you free of charge. Click here for more info on our virtual run option.
Weather & Safety Issues
We all know that the weather in Colorado is day to day. The race will be run no matter what the weather!
Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates are not allowed in the race.
Past Results
For past results and photos, please click here.
General Questions
For more information, please follow the links at the top or bottom of the page, or check out our FAQ page.