2026 OCA Colorado 5K Panda Run
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT
- Location
- Denver, CO
- 1390 Shoshone Street, Athletic Complex at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, 80204
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run or walk with pandas to support higher education for APA students in Denver, contributing to over $530K in scholarships.
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- For a Cause
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- For a Cause
For a CauseJoin OCA Colorado for their annual 5K Panda Run, a heartwarming event dedicated to supporting local Asian Pacific American (APA) students. This run and 1K walk helps raise vital funds for the OCA Colorado Education Fund, which has awarded over $530,000 in scholarships to more than 40 APA students since 2019. Participate to help students in the Denver area achieve their higher education goals, fostering community and opportunity.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run or a relaxed 1K Panda Walk, suitable for all.
- Support the OCA Colorado Education Fund, directly contributing to scholarships for local APA students.
- Connect with a community dedicated to fostering higher education opportunities.
Standout details
- Supports APA student scholarships
- Over $530K awarded since 2019
- Option for a 1K Panda Walk
- Partnerships with local universities
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sat, Jul 18, 9:00 AM MDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 2:00 AM MDT · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 18, 9:00 AM MDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 2:00 AM MDT · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
- High altitude
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join OCA Colorado in its annual 5K Panda Run to help raise funds for local Asian Pacific American (APA) students to continue their higher education in the Denver area.
OCA Colorado has established and developed the OCA Colorado Education Fund to assist APA students, and since the creation of its Education Fund in 2019, OCA Colorado has awarded $530K+ in scholarships to over 40 APA students. OCA Colorado partners with community institutions including the Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Community College of Denver, the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Denver to help local APA students achieve their higher educational goals.
Run With Us to Benefit Youth in OUR Community! Don’t Like Running? Pandas Don’t Run! Register and Do the 1K Panda Walk With Us!
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