I Ain't Scared (of 5k)

Location

Race Location

Carpenter Park
Colorado and 108th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233 US View Location on Map

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Course Information

May I run with headphones?

Yes, you may run with headphones. We just ask that you leave one ear bud out or have the volume low enough to hear important announcements at the start/finish and volunteer/course marshal directions on the course!

May my dog run with me?

Yes - as long your dog is kept on a leash which is short enough to not interfere with the other runners. Of course, we know you'll respectfully clean up after your dog even if it is in the middle of your run. :)

May I run with a stroller?

Yes. There is a gravel section of this course which is on an incline (going up and coming down.) Please be prepared with an appropriate style of stroller for use on gravel.

May I walk this course?

Yes! Many people enjoying walking the 5k event. There are some sections of this course where runners are passing in both directions. Due to this, please be mindful when walking and keep your group of walkers to no more than 2 people wide and STAY TO THE RIGHT side of the path!

DISTANCE

This is a 5K course—approximately 3.1 miles. We measure the course multiple times with a fixed-circumference measuring wheel (e.g. bike computer/Jones Counter), following the shortest practical route and using straight tangents between turns.

Your GPS watch or phone may display a distance slightly longer or shorter than 3.1 miles. GPS measurements have a normal margin of error caused by satellite reception, recording intervals, curves and other environmental factors. Most runners also travel farther than the measured route while passing others or not following every tangent precisely. A small difference in your GPS reading does not necessarily indicate that the course distance is incorrect.

RESTROOMS

Port-a-johns are located in the Expo Area near the start and finish in addition to: 1/2 mile, 1.2 mile, & 2.2 mile.

WATER

All 3W Events maintain a cup-free finish area. Bring your own water bottle. At the finish line, there will be no cups. You can leave your water bottle at the finish/start area or in your car, as parking is very close to the finish line. There will be water for refilling your personal bottle in the expo.

There is no water station on the 5k Course.

COURSE SURFACE

The majority of this trail is on CONCRETE with several wooden foot bridges and intermittent crushed gravel. ALL of the course is at least 8 feet wide.

COURSE CUT OFF

Course cut off is 1 hour and 10 minutes. Official finish line and expo will close at 10:40 AM. This is a 22min 30sec per mile pace. (We really think you can do it!!!)

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PARKING

As you enter the south side of the Carpenter Park Fields off of 108th Ave, you'll encounter a round about. Continue west through the round about for parking closest to the expo area/race start.