ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:30 AM MDT

Location: Aurora, CO; 12950 E Montview Blvd, Library Commons, 80045
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a revamped campus 5K, conquer the "Meatball Mile" Strava Segment, and support vital dental care for Colorado veterans.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Who it's for

Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's 6th Annual ASDAsh 5K, supporting the Veterans Assistance Grant to provide vital dental care for Colorado veterans. Experience a revamped 5K course through campus, featuring the unique "Meatball Mile" Strava Segment with a KOM/QOM prize. After your run, celebrate at the post-race party with food trucks, custom beverages, and a chance to win raffle prizes like Lulu Lemon gift cards and Yeti Coolers. It's a day to run for a great cause and enjoy community.

What to expect

Enjoy a fresh 5K route through campus, starting and ending at the Library Commons.
Challenge yourself on the "Meatball Mile" Strava Segment, with a prize for the fastest runner.
Celebrate post-race at Milieu Fermentation with food trucks, a custom beverage, and raffle prizes.

Standout details

Supports Veterans Assistance Grant
Revamped campus 5K course
"Meatball Mile" Strava Segment
Post-race party with food trucks & prizes

Perks & features

After-Party
Food & Drink

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The course

Hilly
Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

altitude

5K distance, hilly area, high altitude, typically mild weather

High altitude

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's 6th Annual ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay! We are excited to share that our 5K course has been revamped this year to offer a fresh new route through campus. This year, we will be starting and ending at the LIBRARY COMMONS! Additionally, we're introducing the Meatball Mile , featured as mile 2 of the course. This section will be a designated Strava Segment, and there will be a prize for the participant who claims the title of KOM (King/Queen of the Mountain)! [Unsure what a Strava segment is? Check out this link: https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216917137-What-s-a-segment ]

This Year’s Donation: Veterans Assistance Grant

All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG), a program dedicated to providing essential support to veterans in Colorado. Your participation helps ensure these brave individuals receive the vital dental care they need through the CU Dental Team Care Clinics.

For more information on the VAG: https://dental.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/veterans-assistance-grant

RACE INFORMATION

Packet Pick-Up : The race will begin at 10:00 am. Bib pick-up will be from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, please bring a photo ID for check-in. To make it easier we will hand out t-shirts with the goody bags after the race at the after-party!

Parking: We recommend parking in the Julesburg Visitor Lot (Victor St & E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045).

What do I get? Each ticket when you register for the 5k (you can walk or run!) gets you raffle tickets, a t-shirt, and a goody bag! You must register by September 27th to guarantee a t-shirt!!

Post-Race Party @ Milieu Fermentation featuring food trucks and a custom beverage. The post-race party is where the awards and raffle prizes will be handed out!

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners!

All participants will get a raffle ticket to win some great prizes at the after party! You must be present to win. Raffle prizes include... Lulu Lemon gift cards, Barry's Bootcamp Class Packs, Yeti Coolers, etc.

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