Denver's Cheesiest
5k Road Race
We hope to see you in 2021. The 2020 Mac 'N Cheese 5k has been cancelled due to restrictions around the Covid 19 pandemic.
November 15, 2020
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Washington Park
Denver, CO
WELCOME TO THE DENVER MAC 'N CHEESE 5K
Denver's premier 5k road race, starting and finishing in Washington Park. The Mac 'N Cheese 5k is a flat and fast course, offering $5,000 in prize money, age group awards, and plenty of food and beverages at the post-race party!
November 15, 2020
Washington Park, Denver, CO
COME FOR THE RUN
STAY FOR THE
MAC 'N CHEESE
Whether you are gunning for the win or just interested in a morning stroll, this race is for you! We are all about hosting a race with plenty of fun and competition.
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Race highlights:
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USATF Certified 5k course
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Flat and fast
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Professional chip timing
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Awards for age group winners
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$5,000 in prize money to overall winners
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Prize for the cheesiest costume finisher
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All runners will receive:
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Free post-race mac 'n cheese and fried mac 'n cheese provided by Mac 'N Noodles
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Mac 'n cheese graphic apparel included with registration
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Refreshments along the course
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An amazing experience!
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ELITE RUNNERS

Think you have what it takes to finish at the top of the race? If you manage a top 6 overall finish or a top 3 age group finish, you will be rewarded!
Aside from getting your food before everyone else, there is a $5,000 prize purse for overall winners. The following cash prizes will be given to the top 6 overall male and top 6 overall female finishers based on gun time.
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Cash Prizes
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1st place - $1000
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2nd place - $500
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3rd place - $400
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4th place - $300
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5th place - $200
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6th place - $100
Age Group Winners
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1st place - $30 Mac 'N Noodles Gift Card
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2nd place - $20 Mac 'N Noodles Gift Card
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3rd place - $10 Mac 'N Noodles Gift Card
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*Note: We do not offer comped entries for elite runners. Please register via the normal registration form.​
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**All cash prize winners will need to fill out a W2 and have no prior performance enhancing drug convictions
MAC 'N CHEESE MERCHANDISE
If you're like us and can't get enough mac 'n cheese, then our mac 'n cheese clothing and apparel is for you!
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All products are made in the USA and ship within a few business days.

TRAIN WITH US
You've done it. You've registered! You're so close to the ooey-gooey mac 'n cheese waiting for you at the finish line, but you gotta get there first. Whether you're joining us for your first-ever 5k or you're gunning for the $5,000 in prize money, we have training plans and coaching available to help you achieve your goals.
Run for Charity
Our 2020 Charity of Choice for the Mac N Cheese 5K is Foster Source!
Why Foster Source?
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Click to the Run for Charity page to find out why we made this choice!
GET IN TOUCH
Participants
Have a question about the event? Drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
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Volunteers
Want to be a part of the most fun race of the year? We need your help to make this event special!
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Partners/Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor or partner? We would love to work with you! By sponsoring the event, your brand will have access to tens of thousands of Denver community members.