Events
5K Run/Walk
Information
Put on your lederhosen and sneakers as we kick off the annual HRCA Oktoberfest 5K in Town Center on Saturday, September 26, starting at 9:00 a.m.! Celebrate fall with a family-friendly, fun-filled morning — this course is perfect for all ability levels, from first-time 5K participants to seasoned runners, kids, parents with strollers, and even your furry friends.
Keep your eyes peeled — a blue kettlebell will be hidden along the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish wins $100!
All participants will receive the following:
- Race t-shirt
- Custom giveaway
- Custom race bib
- Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
- Post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing
Presenting Sponsor
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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
Tighten your laces and suit up your lederhosen for this fun and fast course that has a total ascent of 144ft and reaches a max elevation of 5,773ft. Starting and finishing on Dorchester Street, the course will take you through neighborhoods, along the Foothills Trail and Diamond K Trail, past Kistler Park, and back through neighborhoods to Town Center South.
There will be one aid station available at Kistler Park (at approx. 1.5 miles) that will offer water. This racecourse 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.
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Location
9352 Dorchester St
Littleton, 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 the course providing hydration for all runners located at Kistler Park, around 1.5 miles.
Please do! Costumes are encouraged… be on the lookout for our photographer!
