The 12th Annual Run for the Ring is a 5K running event held in Aurora, Colorado on August 1, 2026, at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $14.50 to $47.50 depending on registration timing and options. If you're unable to participate in person, the race offers a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete the distance on your own schedule and location. Whether you're local to the Denver area or traveling in for the race, this event provides a flexible option for runners of all commitment levels.
From the Race Organizer
Join Us for the 12th Annual Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run! Over the past 12 years, the Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run has brought together Barbara Davis Center patients, loyal type 1 supporters, and running enthusiasts to run for the brass ring – the cure for type 1 diabetes. All proceeds from the Run for the Ring will support the efforts and programs of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes focusing on patient support, awareness, and research. About the Race Run for the Ring features two different races. Runners, walkers, and strollers can participate in the professionally-timed 5K around the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Runners of all levels and ages are welcome! Kids ages 2-10 can also participate in the Kids Fun Run, zooming around the Kids Zone while parents and loved ones cheer, high-five, and spray them with squirt guns. Before the Fun Run, kids are free to play in bounce houses, mazes, and other fun outdoor activities also featured in the Kids Zone. Whether you’re an avid runner or a parent looking for a fun family outing, you’re sure to enjoy yourself at Run for the Ring! *Children under the age of 2 can attend the event for free and do not require registration. Registration Information Registration for both the 5K and Fun Run includes breakfast bites, timing chip (5K only), race bib, and Run for the Ring performance t-shirt. Those with type 1 diabetes will also have the option of receiving a special “I’m the 1” t-shirt, and all participants can decorate a back bib that says “Running for my 1” to honor their type 1 loved one! Must register by July 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt. Top individual runners, teams, and fundraisers will also be recognized in the awards ceremony. Back Again for 2026 If you're unable to come to the event, try our Virtual 5K option! Run in your neighborhood, a local park, or your favorite trail anytime the week leading up to race day. Then tag us @cdfdiabetes in your social posts with #RunForTheRing2026 so we can see! Running not your thing? Our Sleep-In Registration allows you to donate to the cause without participating on event day, and includes a Run for the Ring performance t-shirt (mailed to the participant post-event). Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please bring another adult to watch your children while you are running. Previous runner? Please sign in using your RunSignUp account before registering for your event. Packet Pick-Up Topo Designs Friday, July 31, 3-6 p.m. Cherry Creek Shopping Center 3000 E 1st Ave Denver, CO 80206 Event Details Saturday, August 1, 2026 Registration begins at 7 a.m. 5K begins at 8 a.m. Kids Zone opens at 8 a.m. Kids Fun Run begins after the 5K Awards Ceremony Paid parking is available
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When is 12th Annual Run for the Ring 2026 — Aurora, CO?
12th Annual Run for the Ring 2026 — Aurora, CO takes place on August 1, 2026. The race is held in Aurora, Colorado.
Where is 12th Annual Run for the Ring 2026 — Aurora, CO held?
12th Annual Run for the Ring 2026 — Aurora, CO is held at Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.
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