Cherry Creek Sneak

Cherry Creek Sneak

Cherry Creek Sneak

( 4 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Denver,
    Colorado,
    United States
  • April
  • 3 miles/5K, 5 miles/8K, 10 miles
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Nicci McMurray

Windsor, Colorado, United States
4 3
2019
"Unique distance through the streets of Cherry Creek"
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Nicci McMurray's thoughts:

Denver has very few 5- or 10-mile races, so the Cherry Creek Sneak has filled a unique hole in the spring racing season. Because of its timing in late April, the Cherry Creek Sneak serves as a great tune-up race before a May/June half or full marathon. Overall, it was a good race but if you need a lot of crowd support on race day the 10-mile course is not a good option.

PROS:
- Beautiful location and well-marked course closed to traffic
- Nice medal
- Free race photos courtesy of Strava (that were spaced throughout the course - not just the end)
- Free and easy-to-find parking
- Post-race booths and offerings

CONS:
- Lots of out and back sections
- Lack of porta-potties on route (there was only one at the water table that was used as a three-way station during the race)
- Water stops only included water (no sports drink or other fuel)
- Few spectators

The majority of the course is flat, especially on the sections that loop around the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and 7th Ave. There were rolling hills between miles 5 and 6 while running through Cheesman Park. I was mentally unprepared for the 150+ ft incline, but if you're more familiar with the area then it probably wouldn't seem as daunting.

The start of the race was a bit underwhelming, but the finish was professional and fun. There were over a dozen vendors and booths in addition to the free bananas and beer at the end. The medal is cute, but the t-shirt given out is a long sleeve cotton shirt. It's soft, but not something I'd sport on a run or wear outside the house.

I would recommend this race to friends, but would warn them about the lack of fuel on course. If you're running the 10 miles, make sure to pack your own electrolytes and gels!

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