Events

Challenges are better when we do them together. Set a goal, show up, keep moving — and bring someone with you. All events are family friendly and open to every level.

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Run With CECTENA — Colfax Marathon 2027 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

Join CECTENA for the 2027 Denver Colfax Marathon! Whether you're running your first race or coming back for another challenge, come run with our community and make movement part of your journey.

May 15–16, 2027 · Race weekend
Start & finish in City Park, Denver
Run with the CECTENA team — every distance welcome

How to join

Click "Join the CECTENA Team" below.
Complete your Colfax Marathon registration.
When asked about charity, select "Yes."
Select CECTENA from the charity dropdown.
Get ready to run with the CECTENA community!

This link registers you directly with the CECTENA team. During registration, choose "Yes" for charity and pick CECTENA from the dropdown.

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CECTENA 14ER HIKE — QUANDARY PEAK

Sat, September 26, 2026 · 5:30 AM
Quandary Peak Trailhead, Breckenridge
32 of 32 spots left

Our next 14er! Quandary Peak (14,265 ft) via the East Ridge trail — ~6.8 miles round trip with ~3,450 ft of gain. Meet at the trailhead at 5:30 AM; we start early to beat afternoon storms and get the best views from the summit. This is a challenging hike above treeline — bring layers (windbreaker/shell, gloves, beanie), plenty of water, snacks, and sun protection. If conditions become unsafe, we turn around. Drivers with space, please coordinate rides ahead of time. Come ready. Hike together. Summit together.

32 spots still open — save yours now.

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Cherry Creek Community Ride

Sun, September 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Confluence Park, Denver
19 of 60 spots left

A relaxed 14-mile out-and-back along the Cherry Creek trail. Bring your own bike, helmet required, family friendly.

RunEasy

CECTENA 5K Fall Classic

Sun, October 18, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Wash Park, Denver
113 of 300 spots left

Our flagship community run. Chip-timed 5K, kids' fun run, and a finish-line celebration with the whole community.

WinterModerate

Winter Snowshoe — Brainard Lake

Sun, December 6, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Brainard Lake, Ward
18 of 30 spots left

Snowshoes provided for first-timers. Carpools leave from Aurora at 7:00 AM. Hot drinks at the trailhead.

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HikeModerate

CECTENA Family-Friendly Fall Hike — Kenosha Pass

Sat, September 19, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Kenosha Pass Trailhead, Colorado
32 of 40 spots left

Join CECTENA for a beautiful family-friendly fall hike at Kenosha Pass. Enjoy the changing fall colors, get some exercise, meet new people, and experience the outdoors together — families and newcomers welcome. Meet at the trailhead at 7:00 AM; moderate workout with options to hike at your own pace. Bring water, comfortable hiking shoes, layers/weather-appropriate clothing, snacks, sun protection, and hiking poles if desired. Mountain conditions can change quickly — check the weather and come prepared for cool temperatures, wind, and changing trail conditions.

HikeModerate

Sunrise Hike — Green Mountain

Sat, September 12, 2026 · 6:30 AM
Green Mountain Trailhead, Lakewood
17 of 40 spots left

Beat the heat with a sunrise loop and coffee at the summit. Beginners welcome — we hike as one group and nobody gets left behind.

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CECTENA HIKE — MT. FLORA

Sat, September 5, 2026 · 5:30 AM
Berthoud Pass Parking
5 of 15 spots left

Meet at the Berthoud Pass trailhead at 5:30 AM (carpool leaves Woolly Mammoth Park & Ride at 4:30 AM). ~6–7 miles, ~1,800 ft gain, summit ~13,100 ft. Windbreaker/shell required — bring gloves, beanie, extra layers, water, and snacks. We’ll be mostly above treeline; if conditions become unsafe, we turn around. Drivers with space, please coordinate rides ahead of time so everyone has a plan by Saturday morning. Come ready. Hike together. Enjoy the mountains.

This Saturday

RSVP — Mt. Flora Hike

Sat, September 5, 2026 · 5:30 AM · Berthoud Pass Parking

Let us know if you're coming so we can plan carpools and headcount. Carpool leaves Woolly Mammoth Park & Ride at 4:30 AM. Windbreaker or shell required — bring gloves, a beanie, extra layers, water and snacks. We turn around if conditions get unsafe.

Getting there

Berthoud Pass Trailhead, US-40, Empire, CO 80438

Directions to trailhead View on map Carpool meetup

The calendar file sets automatic reminders the day before and one hour before start.

Carpool board — Mt. Flora

Carpool leaves Woolly Mammoth Park & Ride at 4:30 AM. Offer a seat or grab one so everyone knows their ride before Saturday morning.

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Past events

Sun, May 17, 2026

Denver Colfax Marathon — Team CECTENA

City Park, Denver

72 runners crossed the line together, our largest team yet, raising $9,400 for youth programming.

72 participants

Sat, April 11, 2026

Kinet Bet Spring Hike

Mount Falcon Park, Morrison

A joint hike with Kinet Bet, ending with music, coffee and a potluck at the picnic shelter.

58 participants

Sat, January 24, 2026

Winter Wellness Series

Various — Front Range

Six weekends of snowshoeing, indoor track workouts and nutrition talks through the coldest months.

140 participants