HRCA Mother's Day 5K

The views from this course are the best in Highlands Ranch! Never before has anyone been allowed to run on the gravel road that takes you along this scenic route from Mountain Vista High School to the Highlands Ranch Mansion and back. Participants will have spectacular views of the entire front range, Denver city skyline and the Highlands Ranch Historic Windmill. Great course for beginners. The run has a total ascent of 196.85 ft and has a maximum elevation of 6,059.71 ft.

COURSE MAP

Additional Course Details

• There will be one aid station available at the turnaround point (approx. mile 1.5) that will offer both water and Gatorade.
• Course will be well marked with mile markers at every mile.
• This race course is family friendly! Please feel free to push your child in a stroller. Out of courtesy and safety for fellow runners, please start in the back. Due to having permission to host our race on private property, no dogs are allowed on this course so please leave your furry friends at home.

Directions

Race will start and finish at Mountain Vista High School in the staff parking lot (on the EAST side of the school) located at 10585 Mountain Vista Rdg, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.

Parking

UPDATE: Parking will be available in the staff/bus parking lots at Mountain Vista High School. Please enter at the main school enterance and park on the east side of the building. Only the left lane of the driveway will be avilalbe to enter the school so please allow extra time for parking.

Early Packet Pickup

Date: Friday, May 9, 2014

Time: 12p - 7p

Location: Sports Authority - Park Meadows

If you've missed online registration, registration for the race will be available for $45 (Ages 16+) and $20 (15 & Under) 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 (Ages 16+) and $20 (15 & Under). 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.

Goody bags are virtual this year! Please check out all the great deals our sponsors are offering participants. Goody bags will be sent via email to all participants prior to the race.

• 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 April 23rd. Shirt quantities are limited and choice of sizes are not guaranteed to those who do not register early.

• We race no matter what the weather conditions, so if it's raining bring a rain coat and be ready to race!

• NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED ON COURSE. Due to the generosity of Shea Homes to allow us to race on private property, we will not be allowing dogs on the course. We apologize that you will need to leave this family member at home.

The Climb Challenge - Since 2004 Laurie has climbed over 77,000 vertical feet, seven international peaks, and raised over $65,000 for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. All the money raised goes to fight breast and other cancers. As a climber, Mother, and person whose life has been touched by cancer a number of times, Laurie is committed to help Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center find better diagnosis, better treatments and ultimately the cure.

To learn more about the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, visit: fredhutch.org/climb

To learn more about Laurie's passion for climbing and for this cause visit her blog: http://powerofseven.blogspot.com

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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