5K participants will head west from the Colorado Tap House on the Ralston Creek Trail, turn around at 1.55 miles, and follow your path back to the venue for a downhill finish. Throughout the course, there are 2 aid stations to keep you fueled and refreshed.

Surface: 98% concrete/2% asphalt
Male record: Gerod Green, 18:06 (5:50), 2026 Runapalooza
Female record: Katie Carbiener, 19:39 (6:20), 2026 Runapalooza
Course average: 39:19 (12:41)
Avg. # of athletes: 111

Aid stations have Eldorado natural spring water, Gatorade (yellow, red, and blue), and Gu gels for all athletes that wish one