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Introduction to running in Denver

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.

Good to know about running in Denver

Denver is located at a high altitude. It is usually a good idea to reduce your training the first days when you arrive at high altitude and adjust your paces for the remainder of your stay.
If you want to run on higher altitudes you have Colorado Springs, Nederland and Bailey within reasonable distance.

Best places for workouts in Denver

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

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Summer running in Denver

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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Winter running in Denver

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

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

Highly rated places to run in Denver

Denver East High School, Manual High School and South High School are popular places to run in this area.

Your favourite running surface in Denver

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

About track availability in Denver

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

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Weather in Denver

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Comments on places around Denver

Anonymous user - on South High School
The smaller of the two tracks that is in the middle of the sports facilities is open on the weeken..
Visit report on Denver East High School
was chained
Anonymous user - on Denver East High School
You can get a key to access and use each DPS track with a $25 key deposit. Access is restricted du..
Anonymous user - on Denver East High School
This track is generally unsecured, but the school police will ask you to leave during the day.

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