WinterFest 5k

DEC

12

2026

Run into the holiday spirit at Carpenter Park in Thornton. Choose a timed 5k or a short, untimed fun run. Stay for the festival with ice skating, a market, and a warm drink in your finisher's mug.

Sat 12 Dec 2026

Thornton, Colorado

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The WinterFest 5k & Fun Run takes place on a Saturday in December at Carpenter Park in Thornton, Colorado. It is part of a larger winter festival.

Distances

Participants can choose from two events.

5k Run/Walk: This event is chip-timed and scored.
Fun Run/Walk: This untimed event covers approximately 0.75 miles.

Festival and Amenities

A WinterFest festival is held in conjunction with the runs. Activities listed include ice skating, a holiday marketplace, visits with Santa, and a heated beer garden. All finishers receive a collectible mug, and a warm drink is available at the finish line.

Charity and Donations

The event partners with Food For Hope, a charity that provides food to children in Adams County. Participants can bring food donations on race day for a chance to win a raffle prize. There is also a partnership with Sneakers4Funds to collect gently used or new athletic shoes for charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk -Timed and Scored

Fun Run/walk (untimed, Approx .75 Miles)