Races

Welcome to the SPRING FLING Prairie Dog Half, part of the Prairie Dog Half Race Series. This spring-time event also features 10k & 5k distances! If you're looking for race day info (including, schedule, course, packet pick up, etc) navigate to the menu under "race info" at the top!

This family friendly event begins and ends on the track at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC) in Arvada with a scenic trek along the Fairmount Trail in the middle. Following the 5K there is a 50-yard Jordyn's Adaptive Dash where children with disabilities will show off their speed using adaptive equipment to walk, roll or ride to the finish line. This special event is a huge hit with spectators and participants alike. We know you love your pooch and we're sure we would as well, but only service dogs with proper documentation are allowed inside the stadium at NAAC. For this reason, we ask that you leave your four-legged friends at home. Packet pick-up is available on Saturday, May 16 from 3:00-5:00 at Barquentine Brewing Company at Edgewater Public Market. You may also pick up your packet on race morning from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at NAAC.

Join us for our 14th annual Summer Breeze, benefiting the Food Bank of the Rockies! This event features 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon courses that meander along the Van Bibber Creek Trail, offering breathtaking views of Arvada's open spaces and Table Mountain. The courses are relatively flat, so prepare for a personal record! And continue your achievements with its endless series counterpart, Polar Prowl.

It's an annual Fathers Day tradition in Arvada!  All are welcome - walkers, joggers and speed demons, too! Swag includes t-shirts for ALL participants!  The Fun Run is an un-timed 1 mile out and back run/walk and the MANLY MILE is open to men and is a TIMED race!

As the summer mornings start to cool, join us for a fantastic end-of-season celebration at our 14th annual Runapalooza! From our new venue at Colorado Tap House, you'll have the chance to tackle relatively gentle 5K and 10K courses that go along the acclaimed Ralston Creek Trail, taking you through shady, creekside beaty along Arvada's picturesque open spaces and charming golf course communities. Or our challenging half marathon course that combines the beauty of the Ralston Creek Trail with the challenging Blunn Reservoir loop with its gorgeous Denver and Front Range views. This event, paired with its Endless Series' counterpart Mardi Crawl, offers a can't-miss opportunity to experience the best of what Colorado has to offer!

Lace up your shoes and join us for the Demon Dash at its new course at the NAAC! We're excited to bring this course its new home and onto dirt! Whether you are a runner or walker, this will be a fun community event for all.  This year's race will follow the high school races at the Demons Invite, so make plans to come on out early to support them before you race. High school races start at 8:15am.

Voted Best of the Best in Arvada for Non Profit Events by Colorado Community Media! Join the Apex Foundation for the 6th Anniversary Trick or Trot 5K, presented by Intermountain Health! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are all welcome to join us for this Halloween celebration. Dress in your Halloween best for a chance to win prizes for the costume contest.  Contest categories include Best 12 & Under, Best Couple, Best Group, Best Homemade, and Best Pet costumes. There will be a separate 1-mile Trick or Trot Candy Hunt for kids 12 & under. Kids can grab candy at our designated trick or trot stations along the 1-mile course. Participants will need to register for this event specifically, as it is separate from the 5K race. Kids registered in the 5k race receive automatic entry to Halloween Hunt.  One parent/guardian is encouraged to join but does not need to register. Course giveaways will be available for registered participants only.  Registered 5K participants wil

This is not your run of the mill 'Turkey Trot.'  This is the Turkey TREK!  Are you up for the challenge?  Run a steady uphill climb to the summit of the course at the 3 mile mark.  Poised at the top of the hill is the infamous EGG NOG CHUG Challenge where racers (have the option) to chug 5 oz of eggnog.  (Those who 'chug' are entered to win a new pair of shoes!) It's windy and wild at the top and the limitless views are UNMATCHED.  Run the ridge for a mile before starting the more gradual, yet still winding, descent down the east side of the mesa.  Once down the hill, racers encounter a relatively flat straight-away peppered with HAY BALES for the hay bale hop challenge.  Continuing the clock-wise loop back into the park, runners find the final challenge - just one kilometer from the finish: Fill Your Pie Hole Challenge.  A fresh portion of holiday pumpkin pie awaits racers there.  Once the pie is 'down the hatch', the joy of the finish line isn't far aw

The Resolute Runner 5K is the KICK OFF PARTY OF THE YEAR! It's time to be RESOLUTE, to retroactively earn your pumpkin pie and chocolate truffles, and to start the new year on the right foot, literally! The course starts at Johnny Roberts Memorial Park in Arvada, CO, and winds through the beautiful Ralston Creek Trail. It really is quite a scenic race! As you run, all of your fans will be able to see you from the start line, then walk less than 1/3 of a mile to see you at two different points before cheering on your finish. This is a very spectator friendly venue and a great way to kick off the New Year! Be a part of our community-based race as we partner with Community Table to restock their cupboards after a busy holiday season. Join a team of 5 or more and everyone saves $5! See our FAQ page for more info!

Join us for the 14th annual Polar Prowl at the Stenger Sports Complex in Arvada, CO! As the first Denver-area half marathon of the year, this event features 5K, 10K, and half marathon courses that meander along the Van Bibber Creek Trail, offering breathtaking views of Arvada's open spaces and Table Mountain. Because the courses are relatively flat, it is the perfect opportunity to chase a personal record or secure a qualifying time for the BOLDERBoulder. We are proud to support Penguins International with this event, and we invite you to join our penguin costume contest. The layout is incredibly spectator-friendly, featuring a viewing area just a short walk from the venue where fans can cheer on half marathoners three times and 5K or 10K athletes once before they hit the finish line.

Get ready for the 11th annual Mardi Crawl, where we blend a wonderful winter run with a festive Mardi Gras celebration, Colorado-style! Starting from the amazing Colorado Tap House in Arvada, you can choose your challenge: relatively gentle 5K and 10K courses, or a more challenging half marathon course. All races take you along the acclaimed Ralston Creek Trail, featuring shady, creekside beauty through Arvada's picturesque open spaces and charming golf course communities. Mardi Crawl is also an official BOLDERBoulder Qualifying event! Use your finish time from any distance in this race to qualify for BOLDERBoulder's qualified waves. This event also is part of the endless series with Runapalooza. This is a can't-miss opportunity to experience the best of what Colorado has to offer!

Are you a Heart Throb?  Grab your best running buddy and come on out to Johnny Roberts Memorial Park just down from Olde Town Arvada.  Celebrate the ability to get your heart pumping by cruising through this flat and fast 5k run (or walk!)  Many participants choose this event to 'earn' the rich foods they will consume on Valentine's Day!  You don't have to be fast to get that heart churning.  Be a Heart Throb! Sign Up today!