Here is the course map for the Rock ‘N Roll Denver half-marathon, held in October. Start at the Denver Art Museum. Great tour of downtown, major parks and sites.
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- 13.1 miles
- Denver Art Museum
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The largest and most notable park in Denver. The 330-acre park contains a zoo, Science Museum, & two lakes. A highlight for runners is the Mile High Loop -- exactly 5k, following the 5,280 feet contour line! Add with other trails.
A pleasant urban park in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Starting from downtown, run by lovely homes, Denver Art Museum, Colorado History Center, St. John’s Cathedral. The 1.6 mile park loop includes the Denver Botanical Gardens at the western edge.
Washington Park includes 150 acres of pleasant grounds including two lakes, two flower gardens, one of which is a replica of George Washington’s gardens at Mount Vernon.
This is a great option for a long run or even a half marathon! We’ve put together a 13.5 mile run incorporating City Park, Cheesman Park, and Washington Park.
Many of Denver's best residential neighborhoods for running are just east of downtown, adjacent to City Park, Washington Park, and Cheesman Park: Capitol Hill, Curtis Park, Country Blub, Baker, Belcaro. Highland area west of I-25 also great.
Located in the Highlands region of Denver just west of downtown, Sloan Lake is a great spot for a run, featuring a 2.5 mile loop around the perimeter. Nice combo run our Platte River Trail Loop
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