Jodi's Race for Awareness Info

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Denver's City Park Pavilion

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• 7:00 am - Same Day Registration opens

• 7:00 am - T-Shirt and Bib pick up opens 

• 7:00 am - Survivor Breakfast begins

• 7:00 am - Team Village Opens!

• 8:00 am - Handicapped parking CLOSES until after the race!!

• 8:10 am - SURVIVOR PHOTO at the bandshell!

• 8:30 am - 5K Race begins 

• 8:40 am - 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk begins

• 9:30 am - Medals and Awards Ceremony

Registration Fees

• $40 - Adult (price increases to $45 on Friday, June 12, 2020)

• $40 - Ova Sleep for Awareness - our "Virtual Race" option (price increases to $45 on June 12)

• $30 - 12 and Under or Over 60 (increases to $40 on June 12)

• $30 - Ovarian Cancer Survivors (increases to $40 on June 12)

• $10 - Furry Friend registration

• 10% discount when registering groups of FOUR or more! (Furry Friend registration excluded.)

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NOTE: Your registration fee is NOT tax deductible but it does helps defray the costs of producing the race. However, any amount that you choose to donate above the entry fee is tax-deductible.

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You CAN register by mail, but your completed form and payment must be received by May 31, 2020.

Mail your completed form to COCA, 1777 S. Bellaire St., Suite 170, Denver, CO 80222

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Maps and Parking

Jodi's Race takes place in Denver's City Park with most activities happening in front of the City Park Pavilion. You can view a map of the area HERE.

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PARKING

Free parking is available at East High School and around City Park in the surrounding neighborhood. View our PARKING MAP.

There is NO shuttle service between East High School and the Pavilion.

HANDICAPPED PARKING

Please contact  at least one week prior to race day if you need handicapped parking.

A VERY limited number of close in handicap parking spaces are available. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A PERMIT, if all the spaces are gone before you arrive on race morning, you have two options:

• ​Drop your passenger off in the handicap lot closest to the City Park Pavilion, then you must re-park at East High or in the neighborhood. NOTE: The passenger drop off is open only until 8:00 am and is CLOSED from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. NO exceptions!

• Park in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science lot and then take a free shuttle from the Museum to the City Park Pavilion.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions about Jodi's Race, we probably have your answer below. If not please contact Race Director Jeanene Smith at  or call 720-971-9436.

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If you are experiencing trouble registering, setting up your team page or donating:

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• Contact Race Roster at 855-969-5515 or click the CONTACT button at the top right hand side on the registration page. Race Roster is very responsive!

• OR, you can contact Race Director Jeanene Smith at jeanene@colo-ovariancancer.org or 720-971-9436.

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Check out Race Roster's  online help section for more information and trouble shooting answers:

•  Race Roster HELP

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​We want your Jodi's Race experience to be a great one, from registration to race day!

RACE SHIRT and PACKET PICK UP

Packet pick up will be Friday, June 12th from 10 am to 5 pm at Runner's Roost, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. ​If you plan to pick up more than 5 shirts / bibs (for your family, friends, or team), please email  no later than Weds., June 10 and provide the name of each person for whom you will be picking up shirts.

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Of course, you can pick up your t-shirt and bib on race day morning (June 13) beginning at 7:00 am in front of City Park Pavilion. 

TIMING and MEDALS 

If you choose "5K" when you register, your bib will include a timing chip and your time will be recorded.

(1 Mile Fun Run / Walk is NOT TIMED.)

5K times will be immediately posted after the race concludes and can be found at: http://www.halsports.net/

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Overall top three finishers will receive awards in the Men's, Women's, Youth, and Survivor categories for these age ranges: 

• 12 and under

• 13 - 19

• 20 - 29

• 30 - 39

• 40 - 49

• 50 - 59

• 60 - 69

• 70 and over

We also award medals for best overall finisher in the Men's, Women's, and Youth categories. 

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DONATIONS

Your donations support the many programs of the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance which directly benefit Colorado women statewide including Nicki's Circle Support and Information Groups, COCA Cares Financial Assistance Program, Ovarian Cancer Resource Guides and Comfort Kits for newly diagnosed women, Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives (survivors share their stories of diagnosis and misdiagnosis with medical students in order to raise awareness of ovarian cancer), Carol's Wish Financial Navigation Program, and COCA's statewide ovarian cancer awareness efforts...and we are developing even more programs that will be launching soon! You can learn more about COCA's programs by visiting our website: www.Colo-OvarianCancer.org.

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STROLLERS

Strollers (and babies!) are welcome at this family friendly event. If you are running with a stroller, you will be asked to wait for the stroller race wave. 

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FAMILY FUN ZONE

Jodi's Race is FAMILY FRIENDLY! Our Family Fun Zone will have face painters, water games, hula hoops, corn hole and other fun activities for kids and adults alike beginning at 7:00 am.

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DOGS

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at Jodi’s Race. Please bring bags to pick up after your furry friend when necessary.

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WEATHER

Jodi's Race takes place rain or shine! 

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FOOD and WATER

Water will be available before, during and after the race. And free refreshments will be available just after the start of the 5k race.

HEADPHONES

You may absolutely run (or walk) with headphones. But please stay aware of those around you.