Race Day Schedule
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! 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!
Per USATF Standards, 10 year age groups will be recognized: Age groups 5k: M/F 0-9, 10-14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ The top 3 Men and Women in 5k will be recognized as well as the top three m/f in each of the above listed age groups. The event is CHIP TIMED. OVERALL Winners (top three m/f) are scored based on GUN TIME. All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time. Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line. Your timing chip is adhe
3.1 Miles: Unicorn Shirt
880 Yards: Unicorn Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $31.00 | May 4 | Jun 1 |
| $36.00 | Jun 1 | Sep 1 | |
| $41.00 | Sep 1 | Apr 1 | |
| $46.00 | Apr 1 | Apr 24 | |
| $56.00 | Apr 24 | Apr 25 | |
| 880 Yards | $13.00 | May 4 | Jun 1 |
| $15.00 | Jun 1 | Sep 1 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | 7:33 | 4:45 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 341 | 39:57 | 18:56 |
| 2025 | 314 | 41:16 | 17:34 |
| 2024 | 312 | 39:32 | 17:24 |
| 2023 | 343 | 39:52 | 15:56 |
| 2022 |
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| $17.00 | Sep 1 | Apr 1 |
| $20.00 | Apr 1 | Apr 24 |
| $26.00 | Apr 24 | Apr 25 |
2026: There is no advanced packet pick up for this event. Please pick up on race day at the race venue. See SCHEDULE .
Ample parking is available along Willow Circle and in the Machebeuf High School parking lot (just west of the park). If these lots are full, you can also check the public lots at the Denver Sports Park (south of the park and Big Bear Ice Arena). Please do not park in Vitalant or Denver Film school lots as we have not reached out to them for permission.
| 231 |
| 39:29 |
| 18:48 |
| 2021 | 83 | 31:55 | 18:06 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 5:58 | 4:13 |