Events
Red, White, and WARRIOR 5K
Little Sparkler Sprint
Event Description
Please join us for the 1st annual Red, White, and WARRIOR 5k this Independence Day at Las Colonias! This family-friendly race is proudly hosted by and benefits the Central High School Warrior Marching Band. Runners, walkers, and move to the beat of your own drum'ers of all ages are welcome.
The morning will include the Star-Spangled Banner, 7:30 am Little Sparkler Sprint (about 1/4 mile) for kids 12 and under, 8:00 am Red, White, and WARRIOR 5k for any age, and a drum line finish line 🥁
Come celebrate Independence Day with movement, music, and community pride!
The Red, White, and WARRIOR 5k will be chip-timed!
Packet Pickup
Las Colonias Park, Tranquillo Shelter
•Friday 7/3, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
•Saturday 7/4, 6:30 am -7:45 am
Course Map below: The race will start next to the Tranquillo Shelter at Las Colonias park. From there it will follow the sidewalk toward the river and turn west, continuing west until the amphitheater behind the Botanical Gardens. It will then turn south and take the bridge over to Watson Island. It will make a full circle around Watson Island and begin to double back east toward the Butterfly Pond. It will make a full circle around the ponds, and head back to the start/finish line.
*Water will be available near the start/finish line. A water station will be available during the 5k at the bridge to Watson Island. There is a lion water fountain at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias.
*Restrooms are available at the Tranquillo Shelter and at the Butterfly Pond.
Special note: The complete course will be paved to accommodate all participants.
$560
Raised of $10,000
🎶 Count us in! 🎶
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Event Location
Las Colonias Butterfly Pond
1601 Riverfront Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
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FAQs
Yes, they'll only need to provide your name.
Tranquillo Shelter, Las Colonias Park
1601 Riverfront Dr, GJ, CO 81501
•July 3rd 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
•July 4th 6:30 am - 7:45 am
Absolutely!
Register online, or in person starting at 6:30 am
Tranquillo Shelter, Las Colonias Park
1601 Riverfront Drive, GJ, CO, 81501
There is plenty of parking around Las Colonias, all self-park.
The start/finish line will be next to Tranquillo Shelter at Las Colonias Park.
1601 Riverfront Drive, GJ, CO, 81501
There is a water fountain and bottle filler at Tranquillo Shelter. Water will be available at the finish line and bottles of water will be handed out near mile 1. There is a water fountain in the shape of a large lion behind the Amphitheater at Las Colonias.
Restrooms are available at the Tranquillo Shelter and at the Butterfly Pond Shelter.
Medals will be awarded for the top male and female finishers, as well as the top male and female finishers of the following age groups:
19 and under
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 and over
The Warriors made tie-dyed t-shirts for registrants who signed up by June 19th.
A store has been added for those who missed the t-shirt deadline. Please note - these will not be completed by race day. Be sure to include good contact details for pickup when they're finished.
We’re monitoring conditions closely and, at this time, the race is still scheduled to proceed as planned.
Should conditions worsen significantly, registered participants will be notified by email, and updates will be posted here on our RunSignup race page.
We encourage everyone to make the decision that is best for their own health and comfort.
If your only participant is a Little Sparkler, packet pickup is not necessary. A goody bag will be given to all Little Sparklers as they cross the finish line!
