Races

BE A VENDOR!   Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor in RexRun For PAWSitivity 2026! Your support raises funding for the therapy K-9 program in Arapahoe County school systems. These special therapy K-9s serve in the community schools alongside School Resource Officers, providing emotional support to students in crisis and those with special needs.  A 10' x 10' booth space is $125 (tables and chairs are not included). Electricity is not available. Check-in and event set-up begins at 6:00am with event doors opening at 7:00am. You will need to be set up by 7:30am. The event ends at 12pm. Please do not tear down prior to 12pm.  This year we are offering two ways to pay for your booth space, either by check or credit card! By check: You will need to contact Michelle Bird at mbird@arapahoegov.com or call 720-874-4033 to secure a booth space. You will receive an information form to fill out to and mail in with a check of $125. You will sign a waiver at check-in. Please

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15 Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile regist

Join us for the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's 6th Annual ASDAsh 5K to Beat Tooth Decay! We are excited to share that our 5K course has been revamped this year to offer a fresh new route through campus. This year, we will be starting and ending at the LIBRARY COMMONS! Additionally, we're introducing the Meatball Mile, featured as mile 2 of the course. This section will be a designated Strava Segment, and there will be a prize for the participant who claims the title of KOM (King/Queen of the Mountain)! [Unsure what a Strava segment is? Check out this link: https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216917137-What-s-a-segment]   This Year’s Donation: Veterans Assistance Grant  All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Veterans Assistance Grant (VAG), a program dedicated to providing essential support to veterans in Colorado. Your participation helps ensure these brave individuals receive the vital dental care they need through the CU Dental Team

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, brace

1 Mile Family Run/Walk Date: May 2, 2026 Location: Steck Elementary SchoolStart Time: 9:00amRegistration Fees: 1 Mile fee: $22Family of 3: $60Family of 4: $75 Family of 5: $85Family of 6: $95Family of 7 or more: $100 Registration Fee Includes: Admission to the family post-race party.One t-shirt per registrant if registered before April 9th (t-shirt not guaranteed after this date) Post Race Party After the race join us for a FREE post-race party. We will have a DJ providing music and entertainment, free snacks, and a vendor expo which includes freebies, giveaways, demonstrations and information about all of our generous sponsors.

Please join us for the Annual Moose Mudder! This is a community event that will consist of an untimed 1k fun walk/run and a timed 5k followed by an optional muddy obstacle course. Get your best time, run for fun, walk with a group, form a stroller brigade, or line the streets to cheer everyone on--Come one, come all as we gather and play as a community on Sunday, May 4th!    This event is a rain or shine event.  All efforts will be made to put the race on, but if weather does cause a cancellation, there are no refunds.     T-Shirt and Antlers are Guaranteed to the first 300 signups! Must be present on race day to receive the T-Shirt and Antlers.

Join Us for the #DomStrong First Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser Be part of a meaningful day of movement, remembrance, and community at the #DomStrong First Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser, a 1-loop (1.75-mile) walk/run charity event benefiting 4 Ever Yours Grief Center🌐 4 Ever Yours Grieving Center This event welcomes walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels. Participate at your own pace—whether you walk or run, every step helps support children, families, and individuals navigating grief. Our single-loop course fosters a supportive, community-centered atmosphere focused on healing, remembrance, and strength. This fundraiser also raises awareness about intussusception, a serious and often under-discussed medical condition that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Through this event, we aim to educate, raise awareness, and advocate for better understanding and timely care. Come together with friends, family, and community members to honor loved ones, raise awareness

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us at the Cherry Creek Race for the Watershed 2026 to support clean water in our communities!   Welcome to the Cherry Creek Race for the Watershed 2026!   Join us for a fun-filled day of running, walking, and most of all, supporting the Cherry Creek Watershed! Lace up your shoes and get ready to hit the trail with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. 100% of this year's proceeds will be donated to the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers Scholarship Fund! Come out and show your love for stormwater and the environment while enjoying the great outdoors! Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a blast doing it. See you at the starting line! SEMSWA, Splash and the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners are excited to announce this year's Cherry Creek Race for the Watershed event!

The in-person NC Fossil Fest 5K run will be held on Sunday, May 24, at 8:00 am in Aurora, NC.   Join us for our Annual NC Fossil Festival 5K Fossil Run! The 5K will take place in the Town of Aurora. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Aurora Fossil Museum.  Race bibs can be picked up on race day in front of the Aurora Fossil Museum at 7:00 a.m.  Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. so you can park in the designated Festival Parking (grass lots south of Main Street), walk to the Race Start, and pick up your bib before 7:50 a.m. If you arrive after 7:45 a.m., you may be late starting the race.  After the race, stay and enjoy the Fossil Festival activities! Dig for fossils, visit the food and product vendors, and explore the educational booths! All runners participating in-person will be eligible for awards.  Awards will be given for the Top 3 Overall Male/Female, as well as the Top 3 age group awards for Male/Female.   If you can't make it to the in-person event, you can opt to participate in our

Walk. Run. Celebrate. Save Lives.Join A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter for Makin' Strides for Strays — a fun, dog-friendly 5K and family festival at beautiful Phillips Park. Whether you’re running, walking, or just enjoying the day with friends (and pups!), every step supports life-saving care for animals in need. Since 1989, A.D.O.P.T. has placed over 30,000 animals into loving homes. Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide not only life-saving care, but also the compassion, enrichment, and respect every animal deserves. Every dollar raised matters. Every dollar raised ensures A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter has the resources to care for and protect every animal that comes through our doors. Please consider giving what you can by donating, registering, or helping raise funds. Our volunteers and staff make Makin’ Strides for Strays possible 💙   What to Expect 🌿 Scenic Course: Enjoy a 3.1-mile walk/run around scenic Mastodon Lake. 🎪 Family Festival: After the race, stick

Race Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Day-of Schedule: 7:00am: Day-of Packet Pickup8:00am: 1 Mile Race8:30am: 5K Race Early Packet Pickup: Date: Friday, July 3Time: 4-6pmLocation: 129 W. Pioneer Trail (The Walker Building)   Event details are subject to change.

Every Registration IncludesGreat Swag - designer shirtCustom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosGreat snacks at the finish line!Plenty of fun!Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!  *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Run for the Dogs 5k 5K features a scenic course!   Join us on Saturday July 18, 2026 for an exciting "Run for the Dogs Themed" event that features the scenic views of Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora, IL!  With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!  Due to the popularity of this event, we will have 3 start times at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.    Registration Includes: Short Sleeve T-ShirtFinisher Medal for HumansDog Medal Charm5k Run/Walk EntryChip Timed Race BibLive Race ResultsFinish Line Treats For  Dogs!

The 7/20 Foundation is proud to present the 5th annual Hero’s Journey 5k Run/Walk. This race makes its way through Aurora's City Center and the High Line canal trail with a start and finish in the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden. For those over 21, this race includes admission into the 7/20 Foundation's annual beer festival.      The Hero's Journey represents any person who faces a challenge, encounters struggles to overcome it, and returns home a Hero. We hope this 5k is a transformative experience as you run/walk together; whether you are a veteran runner or this is your first 5k. We chose to start the run across from the theater and end in the 7/20 Memorial Reflection Garden as your return home/finish line to honor the journey from tragedy to hope. It is the perfect place for each of us to honor and celebrate our collective accomplishment as well as our heroes from the July 20, 2012 tragedy.   Proceeds raised through the event will go toward the Zack Golditch Opportunity

Experience the charm of Aurora like never before! Join us for a chip-timed adventure through the city's most picturesque historic streets. Choose your challenge: 5K Main Event • Saturday, August 8 at 7:30 AM • Wind through scenic landmarks • Professional chip timing • Perfect for runners and walkers alike! Kids' 1K Fun Run • Kicks off at 8:30 AM • Let the little champions shine! • Chip-timed for that authentic race experience Registration Fees: • 5K Run/Walk: $35 • Kids' 1K Fun Run: Free Last-Minute Warriors: Same-day registration opens at 6:00 AM (Note: Race shirts are NOT guaranteed) Want to be part of the action behind the scenes? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers! Questions? Ready to volunteer? Contact your race director:  Ronan Feely.

RexRun for PAWSitivity 2026 opens at 7:00 am so you can visit with the doggies and get an early peek in the Vendor Marketplace! Our family 5K run/walk event kicks off at 7:50am with the singing of our National Anthem. The 5K trail run begins at 8am and is followed at 8:10am with the 5K walk (dogs are welcome!) and the kid's run at 8:45am. Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasty pancake breakfast (free for all registered participants) at the Flippin' Flapjacks food truck! Throughout the day, we will feature therapy and patrol dog training demonstrations. Be sure to catch our colorful dog costume contest (complete with a prize basket brimming with canine fun) and participate in both our silent and live auctions that are always too good to miss! The Kids Zone will feature inflatable activities, a selection of lawn games, an obstacle course and balloon catapult for family fun. Meanwhile, children can enjoy face painting, and, naturally, snow cones! Don't forget to explore the Ven

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k!  A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line FREE Kona Ice Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! 5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to r

The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council is proud to present the 1st Annual Coqui 5K Run/Walk.  Join us as we celebrate fitness, community and culture.  The race is open to runners at all levels as well as walkers. Registration Includes: Official Race BibChip Timing for Accurate ResultsEvent T-Shirt (while supplies last)Finisher medal upon completion of race Participants must complete the online registration form and submit payment through the official registration platform.  Registration is confirmed once payment is received. Important Information: Registration fees will increase closer to race dayAll participants must agree to the event waiver and rulesRegistration is non-refundable and non-transferableRace packets  will be available for pickup prior to race day (details to follow) Event Details 7:30 - Onsite Packet Pickup8:40 - Pre-Race Warmup9:00 - Race Begins

Rocky Mountain Road Runners holds a monthly Trophy Series in the Denver area.  We provide a low-key, low-cost racing environment. Everyone is welcome to run with us! The 8mi race uses a handicap start system, slow-to-fast, spread over ~45 minutes. This gives everyone a chance to win. We'll use your estimated finish time to assign you a start time with others the same speed. All 5k racers will start ~15min after the first 8mi starters. Our October race is at Star K Ranch, in Aurora, along the mostly dirt Sand Creek path. Race Day Details Time:   8:30am + handicap start for the 8mi. All 5km racers start ~15 minutes after the first 8mi starter.  Show up 30-45 minutes early to get your bib and warm up!  Location:  Star K Ranch/Morrison Nature Center, in AuroraCourse:  The race runs on the mostly wide dirt path along the Sand Creek.Both courses are out and back, slightly uphill out and downhill back.

Colorado State Youth XC ChampionshipsHosted by the Colorado Coyotes & Elevated Distance Training📍 Aurora Sports Park📅 Open to all athletes ages 6–14 - November 14, 2026 Join us for an exciting day of racing at one of Colorado’s premier youth cross country events! Whether you're racing solo or teaming up with five friends to compete for the team title, this meet is open to everyone — no club memberships (USATF/AAU) required. Event Highlights: 🎖️ Custom die-cast medals awarded to top finishers in each race🏃‍♂️ Professional timing by Colorado Race Timing, with live results🧢 Exclusive event merchandise (tees and hoodies) available during online registration — skip the lines!🔢 Custom race bibs for every participant Race Schedule: 8U Girls & Boys– 9:40 AM9–10 Girls – 10:00 AM9–10 Boys – 10:30 AM11–12 Girls – 11:00 AM11–12 Boys – 11:30 AM13–14 Girls – 12:00 PM13–14 Boys – 12:30 PM Come race with Colorado’s best youth runners and be p

This year the Catholic Parishes in Dearborn County are hosting the Pre-Turkey 5K in Aurora, IN on the EVE of Thanksgiving Day, November 26 @ 5:30 PM. Help us FEED the hungry and help families during this time of the year. Join us and bring your family and friends in an EVENING 5K Run/Walk that will raise funds to our local food pantries to help feed the families during the holidays. This race supports 3 Food Pantries: The St. Vincent De Paul, Clearing House, and Dillsboro Food Pantries. Create a NEW Family Tradition! SUPPORT a CAUSE! SUPPORT your COMMUNITY!

Race Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 Day-of Schedule: 7:00am: Day-of Packet Pickup8:00am: 1 Mile Race8:30am: 5K Race Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25 Location: Aurora High School (cafeteria entrance)Time: 4-6pm Accepting Food Donations: Get into the giving spirit of Thanksgiving; bring a donation to packet pickup Non-perishable items onlyNo expired itemsMost Needed Items: Peanut butter & jellySnack itemsCanned soupCanned fruitPasta & pasta sauce   Event details are subject to change. Please check the City’s website at auroraoh.com for the most up-to-date information.