Unicorn 5k - Thornton
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Event overview
The Unicorn 5k (North) is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Thornton, Colorado. The event includes a main 5k run/walk and a shorter untimed saunter. Participants receive a tee shirt and a unicorn finisher medal; the 2025 medal is one part of a three-piece set that connects with magnets.
Distances and fees
- 5k : entry price shown as $46; price increases after May 31, 2026.
- Short untimed saunter : entry price shown as $20; price increases after May 31, 2026.
The event page notes referral incentives that can return up to $20 of a registration fee and a team discount of $5 off per person for teams of five or more.
Location
The race is based at Carpenter Park Fields, 108th & Colorado Blvd in Thornton. A course map is available through hosted mapping tools.
Charity partners and extras
The event partners with Food For Hope; in-kind food donations are accepted on race day and support weekend food bags, school snacks (School Fuel), and an in-school food bank at Northglenn High. The event also partners with Sneakers4Funds to collect gently used or new athletic shoes, with proceeds benefiting Growing Home. Additional on-site activities listed include balloon creations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
