Events
5K Run/Walk
Information
Join the festivities at our St. Patrick's Day 5K starting on Dorchester Street in Highlands Ranch Town Center South at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Don your best Irish flair, round up your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and let the celebration begin! After crossing the finish line, join fellow athletes for a refreshing pint from Living the Dream Brewing, a complimentary pancake breakfast, and lively entertainment.
Keep your eyes peeled -- a kettlebell will be hidden along the course! 🍀 The first person to find the kettlebell and return it to the finish line wins $100!
All participants will receive the following:
- Race t-shirt
- St. Patrick's Day 5K pint glass
- Custom race bib
- Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
- Post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each gender category.
Gender Categories:
- Overall: Male, Female, Non-Binary
Age Groups (Male & Female):
- 7 & Under
- 8–12
- 13–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70+
Packet Pick Up
Pre-Race Packet Pickups
TBD
Race Day Packet Pickup
You will be able to pick up your timing bib and race shirt beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race morning at the race start. Runners should expect lines, and pre-race pickup is encouraged.
Course Description
Get your leprechaun legs and lungs ready for this fun and fast 5K course that has a total ascent of 128 ft and a maximum elevation of 5,767 ft. Starting and finishing on Dorchester Street, the course will take you through neighborhoods, along the Marcy Gulch Trail, past Fido's Field at Foothills Park, and back to Town Center South.
There will be one aid station available at Foothills Park (just before mile 2) that will have water. The course will be well-marked with mile markers at every mile.
This race course is family and pet-friendly! Please feel free to push your child in a stroller or run with your furry friend. Out of courtesy and safety for fellow runners, please start in the back.
Location
9352 Dorchester St
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 US
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Yes, furry friends are allowed and highly encouraged! Out of courtesy and safety for fellow runners, please start in the back of your wave.
There will be no onsite registration for this race however registration will remain open online until the day of the race. If you're interested in joining us last minute, please register online and our system will be able to check you in real-time.
Yes, free parking is available in the Highlands Ranch town center parking garage or in the surrounding area.
Yes, strollers are allowed on this course. Out of courtesy and safety for fellow runners, please start in the back of your wave.
Yes, we act on the honor system here in Highlands Ranch.
Unfortunately, all registrations are final.
We race rain or shine! We will only cancel the race if conditions make it extremely unsafe for participants.
Yes, however, it is strongly discouraged as the safety of all participants is our main priority. If you do decide to wear headphones please keep them at a low volume to ensure you can hear what is going on around you.
Yes, restrooms will be available on the west side of the clock tower at Town Center next to Abloom Florist.
We will have medical services located near the start/finish line. If medical attention is needed seek the medical table near the start/finish line.
There will be one aid station on course providing hydration for all runners located at Foothills Park just before mile 2.
Please do! Costumes are encouraged… be on the lookout for our photographer!
