12th Annual Nun Run
A Charity Race for Denver Sisters of Life!
Join us for a run like Nun other
on September 13, 2026
A 5K run and 1/2 marathon along the scenic High Line Canal, finishing in deKoevend Park. The 1-mile family walk takes place entirely within the park.
Do you support life at all stages from conception until natural death? Do you believe every human being should be treated with the utmost dignity and the respect they deserve? Do you want to see a Culture of Life spread in our country and our world? Then this is the race for you. The Sisters of Life are a religious order who live out this charism of joy and live to serve, protect, and enhance the sacredness of every human life.
The Start/Finish line will be located at deKoevend Park near Shelter B with race day festivities at and between Shelters B & C! Registration and bib pickup will be located near Shelter A - once you've registered/picked up your materials, please join us on the other side of the walking bridge for the festivities! We have the privilege of celebrating Mass in the park with the Sisters at 11AM! Please bring umbrellas, lawn chairs, and/or blankets for your comfort during Mass.
Join us to celebrate 12 years of supporting the Denver Sisters of Life!
Event Details
The Goods
- Free Annual Nun Run T-shirt, one per participant - shirt sizes and availability guaranteed through July 31st.
- Free Goodie Bag
- Free Water!
- Race Timing
- Extra shirts available for purchase
Course Info
- 5K Map
- Half-Marathon Map
3 water stations on the Half Marathon course
1 water station on the 5K course
Goo will be available at the half-marathon turnaround!
Awards
- Half-Marathon: Top 3 Male & Female Overall
- 5K : Top 3 Male & Female Overall
- 5K Buggy : Top 3 Overall
Event Schedule
Event Day Schedule: Race day registration & Bib Pick-Up will take place near Shelter A, all other festivities and the start/finish line will be in and around Shelter B in DeKoevend Park in Centennial, CO
7:00 AM Half-Marathon Registration Opens
7:30 AM Half-Marathon Starts
7:30 AM 5K Registration Opens
8:10 AM 5K Wave 1 Starts (fastest runners)
8:15 AM 5K Starts (includes buggy runners)
8:15 AM 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Registration Opens
9:00 AM 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Starts
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yard games on grass
- 11:00 AM Mass
RACE RESULTS will be available here!
A Charism to Life -- "to lay down our lives so that others may live"
Sisters Of Life - Denver
Pictured Left to Right: Sr. Zion Joy, Sr. Jordan Rose, Sr. Catherine Joy, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Magnificat Rose, Sr. Cora Caeli
Founded in 1991 by John Cardinal O'Connor, these sisters have taken not only the three traditional vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, but have also been called to be consecrated under a special, fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life.
Reverence and gratitude for the unique and unrepeatable gift of each human life made in the image and likeness of God fuels the prayer of each Sister in mission to build the Kingdom of God and the “Culture of Life.
This fun and exciting race was inaugurated in 2015 by Shannon Gunning who has since entered into community with the Sisters of Life in New York. All proceeds go to support the Denver Sisters of Life. That's right, all proceeds will go to support, protect, and enhance a Culture of Life through the mission of these awesome sisters.
We look forward to running with you for this fun and exciting race Sunday, September 13, 2026! Invite your family and friends to come together as a community to enjoy the outdoors with the Sisters of Life and help celebrate 12 years of supporting the Sisters and their awesome mission.
If you would like to learn more about the Sisters of Life and/or make a donation please visit: nunrunsistersoflife.com.
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Half Marathon
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Register for Half Marathon$66.18
Early bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 13 – Jul 14 -
$71.53Jul 15 – Sep 13
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5K Run
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Register for 5K Run$34.09
Early bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 13 – Jul 14 -
$39.44Jul 15 – Sep 13
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1 Mile Family Fun Walk
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Register for 1 Mile Family Fun Walk$28.74
Early bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 13 – Jul 14 -
$34.09Jul 15 – Sep 13
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1 Mile Family Pack - 4 or More
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Family registration includes 4 t-shirts, you must sign up a family member for each shirt, do this by clicking ADD ANOTHER REGISTRANT at the bottom of the registration page - you will only pay for 1 family pack when you register 4 family members...you do not need to register the additional family members beyond the first 4 (the system will charge you for them).
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Register for 1 Mile Family Pack - 4 or More$108.98
Early bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 13 – Jul 14 -
$130.38Jul 15 – Sep 13
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T-Shirt Only
This is for t-shirt purchases only. Does not register you to participate in the event.
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Register for T-Shirt Only
Shirt Only
Contact information
- Event contact
- HAL Sports (on behalf of Nun Run)
- Website
- Visit website
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