Running in Denver

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Denver is very runner friendly, most all high school tracks are open to the public as long as they are not holding practice. Cars will almost always stop for you, no matter where you’re running or your ability, everyone will be friendly and encourage you. If you are new to running and using a track, if there’s another person there they will almost certainly be friendly and encouraging and might chat with you for a while either during your workout or after. Don’t be afraid runners in Denver are the nicest people you’ll meet.

If you need an open track in Denver; Manual High School and Harvard Gulch North Park are marked as open to the public.

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Summers in Denver get very hot. July often sees temperatures of around 35°C96°F . It might be wise to do your training early in the mornings or on a treadmill indoors. The temperature in the warmest month of July is normally around 2577 to 33°C91°F at noon and 1661 to 21°C70°F at 6 AM.

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Winters in Denver can get cold and snowy. December through February might see snow and the temperature is often below -15°C0°F .

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Northfield High School is suitable for running year round and has electic lighting.

City Park, GreenWay Park and Central Park also has lighting and Washington Park and Harvard Gulch North Park is usually usable all through the winter.

Manual High School is a popular place to run in this area.

For those who like to run on soft surfaces, these are recommended: Cheesman Park and Harvard Gulch North Park.

Those looking for a flat course with firm surface can go to Cherry Creek TrailCherry Creek Trail, City Park, GreenWay Park, Washington Park, Sloans Lake Park or Rocky Mountain Lake Park.

Almost all high school tracks in Denver are open to the public as long as they are not holding practice.

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Running spots in Denver

Washington Park | Sloans Lake Park | City Park | Cheesman Park | GreenWay Park | Central Park | Westerly Creek Park | Rocky Mountain Lake Park | Berkeley Lake Park

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Running routes in Denver

Cherry Creek Trail

Running tracks in Denver

West High School | Harvard Gulch North Park | South High School | Northfield High School | North High School | Evie Garrett Dennis Stadium (KIPP Northeast) | Denver East High School | John F. Kennedy High School | Manual High School | All-City Stadium | Montbello High School | George Washington High School | 400m synthetic track | Synthetic track Show all tracks

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Weather in Denver

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