Parking & Transit
Parking in the Downtown Denver area is largely on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage carpooling, using public transportation or biking to the event. There will be thousands of participants, volunteers, and spectators on site race morning. Please plan for heavy traffic and allow ample time to check your gear and get into your corral.
The City of Denver provides the following parking garages on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. Availability is limited.
The Denver Performing Arts Complex– $15 Daily Rate
The Garage has two entrances, 13th Street at Curtis Street AND Arapahoe between 13th and 14th Streets. The Complex Garage address is 1055 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204
The Cultural Center Complex Garage– Hourly Rates Apply
The entrance is located on 12th Avenue between Broadway and Acoma Street. The Complex Garage address is 65 West 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Garage Hourly Rates:
1-2 = $4
2-3 = $6
3-5 = $8
5-7 = $12
7-12 = $22
12-24 = $30
The Denver Justice Center Parking Garage– Hourly Rates Apply
The garage entrance is located on N. Delaware Street between West 14th Avenue and West 13th Avenue. The garage address is 490 West 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Additional Parking
Please refer to the City of Denver interactive parking map to locate other parking options close to Civic Center Park.
City of Denver Parking Map
Directions
ARRIVING VIA CAR
From the North
• Via I-25S/US-87S :
1. At exit 210A, take ramp right and follow signs for US-287 / US-40
2. Turn left onto I-70 E Blvd / US-40 E / US-287 E / W Colfax Ave
3. Please look for parking as you approach Civic Center Park at the Bannock St. intersection
From the South
• Via I-25N/US-85N:
1. At exit 210A, take ramp right and follow signs for US-287 / US-40
2. Turn right onto I-70 E Blvd / US-40 E / US-287 E / W Colfax Ave
3. Please look for parking as you approach Civic Center Park at the Bannock St. intersection
From the East
• Via I-70W:
1. At exit 274, take ramp right for I-25 South toward Colorado Springs
2. At exit 210A, take ramp right and follow signs for US-287 / US-40
3. Turn left onto I-70 E Blvd / US-40 E / US-287 E / W Colfax Ave
4. Please look for parking as you approach Civic Center Park at the Bannock St. intersection
From the West
• Via I-70E:
1. At exit 274, take ramp right for I-25 South toward Colorado Springs
2. At exit 210A, take ramp right and follow signs for US-287 / US-40
3. Turn left onto I-70 E Blvd / US-40 E / US-287 E / W Colfax Ave
4. Please look for parking as you approach Civic Center Park at the Bannock St. intersection
ARRIVING VIA BICYCLE
A bike lockup will be provided at the race site adjacent to the start line. Please refer to the Post Race Party Map detailing the location of the bike lockup on race day.
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Denver Bcycle provides bike riders the opportunity to rent bicycles, and return them, at various pickup/drop-off locations in the Denver area. Please refer to the system map at the Bcycle website for a location nearest you.
ARRIVING VIA LIGHT RAIL
The RTD Light Rail system also provides participants and spectators convenient access to the central business district on race day. The D, F, and H lines will drop riders at the Convention Center stop on race morning. From there, riders will walk Southeast on 14th St. for .5 mile until they reach Civic Center Park.
Please refer to the RTD Light Rail schedule* for time and pickup locations.
*Note that the Sunday schedule times may differ from weekday schedules
ARRIVING VIA BUS
Road closures along the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k route will impact RTD bus routes. For more detailed routing information please visit the RTD Website or call RTD Customer Service at 303.299.6000.
