Put on your lederhosen and your running/walking shoes and join us as we kick-start the annual Highlands Ranch Community Association's Oktoberfest event in Town Center with the Oktoberfest 5K!
The HRCA Oktoberfest 5K course is a mixture of both sidewalk and gravel/dirty trails and is well suited for all ability levels. After the race, plan to stick around for giveaways and a fun post race party! Then head over to get your polka on, enjoy German food and other HRCA Oktoberfest activities which start shortly after the post race party.
NEW for 2014! Chug, Flip & Dash
At this year's race, we will hold the 1st Annual Chug, Flip & Dash race after the 5K run/walk! The Chug, Flip & Dash will see who can drink a beer, flip their cup and run the fastest for 100 yards to the finsh line.
As part of the "Kettlebell Cash" Series, we will be hiding a blue kettlebell out on course worth $100 CASH to whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish!
Registration fees
Chug, Flip & Dash Closed
Not running the 5K? Sign up here for this race.
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$10.00Jan 15 - Sep 17
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Save 10% when you register 4 or more people!
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$30.00Jan 15 – Sep 3
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$40.00Sep 4 – Sep 17
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Course Description
Tighten your laces and suit up your lederhosen for this fun and fast course that has a total ascent of Starting and finishing on Dorchester Street, the course will take you through open space along the Diamond K Trail, past Kistler Park and back on nice gravel/dirt trails to Town Center South.
Additional Course Details
- There will be one aid station available at Kistler Park (at approx. 1.5 miles) that will offer both water and gatorade.
- Course will be well marked with mile markers at every mile.
- This race course is family & 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.
Chug, Flip & Dash
Didn't run the 5K but still want participant in some German running fun? Sign up for this mini race where all participants will receive a special German giveaway. Registered 5K runners may participate for FREE!
Waves of runners will line up at the start. Your time starts when you cross the timing mat. You will run to the table, chug your beer, flip your cup, then dash to the finish line. Just because you're a fast runner, doesn’t make you a quick cup flipper ;) Awards will be given to the top three Male/Female chug, flip and dashers.
Directions & Parking
Directions
Race will start and finish at Town Center South located at 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.
Parking
Parking will be available in the covered parking garage just east of Town Center. Please allow extra time for parking.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, September 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sports Authority - Highlands Ranch - 1265 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
If you've missed online registration, registration for the race will be available for $45 at packet pickup. Cash or credit card will be accepted.
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.
Race Day Registration
You may register for this event the day of the race for $45. We accept cash or credit card only. Registration will be available from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. race morning. Shirt quantities are limited so please register in advance to guarantee receiving a shirt race morning.
Awards & Results
Overall Male and Female winners will receive authentic German beer stein. Pilsner glasses for top three Male and Female winners in the following age groups:
12 & Under (medals), 13-19 (medals), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up.
Das Boot! For the top M/F winner of the Chug, Flip and Dash
Race results provided by Colorado Race Timing and will be posted at the event as well as on the Highlands Ranch Race Series website within 24 hours of the event.
Click HERE for the Highlands Ranch Race Series results page to view previous years results.
Additional Race Details
- Race fees do not include additional online processing fees and are non-refundable
- In order to guarantee choice of shirt size and take advantage of early registration pricing, please register by Sept 3rd. Shirt quantities are limited and choice of sizes are not guaranteed to those who do not register early.
- We race in all weather conditions!
Beneficiaries
Jordan's Angel Foundation
Jordan's Angel Foundation was established in memory of eight-year-old Jordan Richey and her seven-year battle against leukemia. Throughout this experience it was apparent that many families with children in pediatric oncology had unmet emotional and financial needs. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for families of children with cancer and their special needs. In order to meet the needs of these children and their families we will assist with the funding for counseling, recreational opportunities, family financial needs, assistance for parents to be with their child during medical treatment, airfare for grandparents to be with the family, grocery and gas cards, fun-filled parties to offer hospitalized children comfort, companionship and a break from medical treatment and opportunities for the family to create lasting memories with the child.
The Highlands Ranch Community Scholorship Fund is the co-beneficiary of this year's event!
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Thank You Sponsors!
Brought to you by the Highlands Ranch Race Series
This event is one of 8 different events in 2014 hosted by the Highlands Ranch Race Series! Check out our other great events throughout the year at www.HRraceseries.com.
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Event schedule
- Sat, September 20, 2014 7:30 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Registration
- Sat, September 20, 2014 9:00 AM - Race Start
- Sat, September 20, 2014 9:30 AM - Post Race Party
- Sat, September 20, 2014 9:30 AM - Chug, Flip & Dash Race
- Sat, September 20, 2014 12:00 PM - HRCA Oktoberfest Event
Contact information
- Event contact
- Valerie Kuhns
- Website
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