I Can 5k

OCT

3

2026

Join the I Can 5k on October 3 at Carpenter Park Fields in Thornton for a timed community run that raises funds for Womens Wilderness, Growing Home, and Volunteers in Action. Free registration, an inclusive vibe, and fun fundraising rewards.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Thornton, Colorado

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

I Can 5k is a community 5k run held on October 3, 2026 at Carpenter Park Fields in Thornton, Colorado (108th Ave and Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80233). The event uses a marked 5k course and provides volunteer support along the route. The run is timed and includes awards based on performance plus random prize drawings.

Charities, registration and race logistics

Registration is free and registrants automatically become fundraisers for one of three local charity partners: Womens Wilderness, Growing Home, and Volunteers in Action. Participants check in at the Charity Partner tent for the organization they are fundraising for to receive their bib and any earned rewards. The event notes nearby parking available for participant use. Fundraising rewards increase as participants raise more money: at $50 a water bottle is awarded; at $120 a water bottle and event T-shirt; at $255 those items plus a $40 voucher for a 3W Races event; at $475 those items plus a choice of a fleece top; and at $875 those items plus a $150 gift card to Road Runner Sports. The event description states an emphasis on creating space for girls, women, and non-binary people to find their place in the outdoors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km