Come join the celebration on July 4th! This is a family friendly event so you are welcome to bring your strollers and your dogs. This fun family run/walk is a great way to kick off your 4th of July holiday. Back by popular demand is our refreshing water slide finish for that hot morning of racing. After the race festivities are over, head over to watch the annual Highlands Ranch Community Association's 4th of July Parade!
As part of the "Kettlebell Cash" Series, we will be hiding a red, white and blue kettlebell out on course worth $100 CASH to whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk (Military Rate) Closed
Must bring proof of military service to packet pick up.
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$27.95Jan 1 - Jun 30
5K Run/Walk Youth Closed
12 & Under Kids Price
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$27.95Jan 1 - Jun 30
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Have a group? Save 10% when you register 4 or more people over 13 years old!
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$38.50Jan 1 – Jun 17
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$48.95Jun 18 – Jun 30
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Race Amenities
All participants will receive:
- Race t-shirt
- Custom race bib
- Goody bag
- FREE pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flap Jacks
- One FREE beer (over 21 years old only)
- Post-race party including water slide finish back by popular demand!
Course Description
Light a firecracker under those sneakers and get ready for this fun and fast course that has a total ascent of 152 ft and has a maximum elevation of 5,698 ft. Starting and finishing on Dorchester Street, the course will take you through commercial areas of Highlands Ranch, along the West Fork Trail, and back to Town Center South.
Additional Course Details
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- There will be one aid station available on the West Fork Trail (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.
Directions & Parking
Directions
Race will start and finish at Town Center South located at 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Please be advised that Highlands Ranch Pkwy will be closed from Broadway to Lucent Blvd due to the Parade and 4th of July Celebration in Town Center.
Parking
Parking will be available at the Home Depot (please enter and exit off of Lucent due to Parade road closures on Highlands Ranch Pkwy) and Safeway (please enter on Broadway). Allow extra time for parking due to road closures for the 4th of July Parade.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2016
Time: 9:00a - 4:00p
Location: D1 Sports Highlands Ranch - 1060 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
If you've missed online registration, registration for the race will be available for $55 ($25 military active or retired - must bring proof of service) 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 6:30 a.m. on race morning.
Race Day Registration
You may register for this event the day of the race for $55 ($25 military active or retired - must bring proof of service). We accept cash or credit card only. Registration will be available from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. race morning. Shirt and commemorative cup quantities are limited so please register in advance to guarantee receiving a shirt and a cup on race morning.
Awards & Results
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 race 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 June 17th. 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 brings!
Thank you Sponsors!
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center!
Beneficiary
Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
Team Red, White & Blue is rooted in the belief that the best way to support veterans is by spending time with them, listening to them, and supporting them in personal and meaningful ways. Ultimately, the aim of Team RWB's community-building program is to bring veterans together with civilian citizens in a way that enables them to establish authentic friendships.
For more information on the local Denver chapter of Team RWB, visit their Facebook page. To join the team or learn more about Team RWB, visit www.teamrwb.org
Look for local members of Team RWB proudly running with the American flag at the Independence Day 5K!
Brought to you by the Highlands Ranch Community Association
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Event schedule
- Mon, July 4, 2016 6:30 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Registration
- Mon, July 4, 2016 8:00 AM - Race Start
- Mon, July 4, 2016 8:30 AM - Post Race Party
Contact information
- Event contact
- Valerie Kuhns
