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The Outdoor Industry Association reported 183.2 million Americans aged six and older took part in outdoor recreation last year, a record 59% of the population. Ultimately, if you switch up between activities across the year, your equipment needs and costs can vary markedly as well.

In track, the overarching goal is to win the race. But given that there can only be one winner, all athletes also pursue a secondary--and no less noble!--goal: registering as fast a time as they possibly can. Now let's pivot to cross country... which isn't track!

The Pumpkin Pie 5K is coming to City Park in Denver on Saturday, November 18, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Runners and walkers can take advantage of a flat and fast course, and then enjoy a slice of sweet and tasty pumpkin pie at the finish.