HRCA St. Patrick's Day 5K
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HRCA St. Patrick's Day 5K
The HRCA St. Patrick's Day 5K takes place in Highlands Ranch on March 14, 2026, with the start and finish on Dorchester Street in Town Center South. The course passes through neighborhoods, along the Marcy Gulch Trail, and by Fido's Field at Foothills Park before returning to Town Center South.
The course has a total ascent of 128 ft and a maximum elevation of 5,767 ft. It is marked with mile markers and includes one aid station providing water at Foothills Park just before mile two. The course is described as family and pet friendly; participants may push strollers or run with dogs but are asked to start in the back for courtesy and safety.
Packet pickup details include a pre race option that is to be determined and an on site pickup available on race morning at the race start; participants should expect lines. Free parking is available in the Highlands Ranch town center parking garage. Restrooms will be available near the clock tower at Town Center next to Abloom Florist. Medical services will be located near the start and finish.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each overall gender category: Male, Female, and Non Binary. Age group categories for male and female are 7 & Under, 8–12, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+.
All participants receive a race t shirt, a St. Patrick's Day 5K pint glass, a custom race bib, a pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks, and a post race beer from Living the Dream Brewing. A kettlebell will be hidden along the course and the first person to find it and return it to the finish line will win $100. Entertainment is planned after the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
