HRCA St. Patrick's Day 5K
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Event overview
The HRCA St. Patrick's Day 5K takes place on March 14, 2026 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The event is a 5K run/walk organized at Town Center South, with the start and finish on Dorchester Street. Current registration shows a price of $40 (youth 2–12: $20); the fee increases after January 29, 2026. There is no onsite registration; online registration remains open until race day. All registrations are final. Participants receive a race t-shirt, a St. Patrick's Day pint glass, a custom race bib, a pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks, and a post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing. A hidden kettlebell on course carries a $100 prize for the first person to find it and return it to the finish line. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category; age-group awards are listed for standard ranges from 7 & under up to 70+.
Course and logistics
The course starts and finishes on Dorchester Street and passes through neighborhoods, along the Marcy Gulch Trail, past Fido's Field at Foothills Park, and back to Town Center South. Total ascent is 128 ft and maximum elevation is 5,767 ft. One aid station with water is located at Foothills Park just before mile 2. Mile markers are posted at each mile. The event is family and pet-friendly; dogs and strollers are allowed with a request that those participants start near the back. Free parking is available in the Highlands Ranch town center parking garage and surrounding areas. Restrooms, medical services, and race-day packet pickup are available at the start/finish area; pre-race packet pickup is to be determined. The race will proceed in rain or shine unless conditions make it unsafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
