Crimson Classic 5k Run & 1.5 Mile Walk

The University of Denver's 13th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk will take place on Wednesday October 22, 2025 on Carnegie Green Lawn.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 before October 1 will receive a 13th Annual Crimson Classic t-shirt. Thank You to our Generous Sponsors TIAA, Gallagher, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente for helping to make this year's Crimson Classic 5k possible!

Early Check-in for Bib & T-shirt Pick-up

• Race Route Map

  Run Route Map 

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Registration and Result Posting Instructions

  You MUST register and sign the digital waiver to run the race. Register by clicking "Sign Up" on the Run Sign Up Registration Website below. 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.

  CLICK LINK TO REGISTER: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/DUCrimsonClassicKRunMileWalk

   

• Road Closures

  Starting at 2:00pm, the following roads will be closed for the safety of the racers: 

  • S. High Street
  • S. Race Street
  • S. Gaylord Street
  • S. York Street
  • E Wesley Ave
  • E. Illiff Ave
  • Daniel L. Ritchie Way

   

  If you park in lots near these streets please reference the map below, Lot P will be available from 2:00pm-5:30pm for free if you cannot access your parking lot. Lot P is located off of University Blvd. and Wesley Ave. and will have open access University Blvd during the race time so you can leave campus during this time. Please contact Well@du.edu if you have additional questions about road closures during the race.

  
• 6 Week Race Training Schedule

  Crimson Classic 6-Week Couch to 5K Training Plan

  This plan is designed for beginners, progressively building from walk/run intervals to running a full 5K. Complete 3 runs per week on non-consecutive days.

  6 Week Training Plan.pdf (165.13 KB)

  Suggested warm-up: Before running, spend 5–10 minutes warming up to prepare your body and reduce the risk of injury. Start with abrisk walk or light jog to gradually raise your heart rate, then move into dynamic exercises such as leg swings, high knees, butt kicks, and walking lunges to loosen up your hips and legs. These simple movements help activate the muscles you’ll use while running and make the workout feel smoother from the start.

   

  Week	Run 1	Run 2	Run 3
  Week 1	1 min run / 2 min walk x 8 (24min)	90 sec run / 2 min walk x 7 (24.5 min)	2 min run / 2 min walk x 6 (24min)
  Week 2	3 min run / 2 min walk x 5 (25min)	4 min run / 2 min walk x 4 (24min)	5 min run / 2 min walk x 3 (21min)
  Week 3	6 min run / 90 sec walk x 3 (23.5min)	8 min run / 2 min walk x 2 (20min)	10 minrun / 2 min walk + 5 min run (17 min)
  Week 4	12 min run / 90 sec walk + 8 minrun (21.5 min)	15 minrun / 2 min walk + 5 min run (22 min)	18 min continuous run (18 min)
  Week 5	20 min continuous run (20 min)	22 min continuous run (22 min)	25 min continuous run (25 min)
  Week 6	28 min continuous run (28 min)	30 min continuous run (≈5K for mostbeginners)	5K continuous run (distance goal, not time- based)

• Event Rules and Guidelines

  Please review these guidelines about this event:

  • Walkers will line up behind runners at the start line.
  • 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.
  • For reasonable accommodation, please email ada.coordinator@du.edu.