Unicorn 5k (Denver-East)
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:30 AM MDT
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Great Lawn Park, 101 Yosemite St, 80230
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Gallop, trot, or walk through Denver's Great Lawn Park in this whimsical, untimed 5k, complete with unicorn medals and a costume contest.
- Fun
- Quirky
Fun
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- Medal
MedalReady to frolic and gallop? The Unicorn 5k in Denver invites you to kick off your spring running season with a dash of whimsy. This untimed event welcomes all paces, whether you prefer to walk, trot, canter, or gallop through Great Lawn Park. Embrace the playful spirit by donning a costume and participating in the costume contest. You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal, making for a memorable and fun experience for everyone.
What to expect
An untimed 5k distance for all paces, plus a shorter 1/2 mile option.Earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal.Enjoy balloon creations from The Balloon Guy and a costume contest.
Standout details
- Flashy unicorn finisher medal
- Costume contest
- The Balloon Guy creating balloon creations
- Untimed 5k and 1/2 mile run options
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 9:30 AM MDT · From $35.00
Opens Apr 30, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes May 31, 2025, 7:59 PM MDT
- 880 Yards
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM MDT · From $16.50
Opens Apr 30, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes May 31, 2025, 7:59 PM MDT
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
- Finisher medal
- Race swag
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From the organizer
Ready to gallop around Denver with some friends? Yeah, you are! Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k at Great Lawn Park to kick off your spring running season! You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal!
It's a 5k distance for all, and whether you walk, trot, canter or gallop, we'll be happy to see you! This event also features a shorter saunter for those not quite ready to enjoy a full 5k! The untimed 1/2 mile run is long enough to get your heart rate up and be a 'real run' without being a sprint!
Costumes are encouraged and we're holding a COSTUME CONTEST for DIY costume clad participants!
Remember to refer your friends and you can earn back up to $20 back from your registration fee (valid only on the 5k distance). Also - teams of 5 or more each get $5 off their registration. So form a group and get your buddies to join you today!
All the info you need about this event is found on this site - click the menu bar or scroll to the bottom to see a listing of all page links!
If you're looking for the Blessing of Unicorn running early in the summer on the north side of town, CLICK HERE for the Thornton event. Looking to run at the end of summer on the south side of town, CLICK HERE for the Highlands Ranch event!
The Balloon Guy will be back this year- creating balloon creations for all!
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