Parker Parks and Recreation will help you embrace the holiday or run from Cupid, either way, Valentine’s Day 5K is a great community event.
Will you embrace the holiday full of heart or run from Cupid? Either way, the Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is the signature run/walk of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series and is a fun and festive workout!
Valentine’s Day 5K 2025
Date: Feb. 8, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Equestrian Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road.
Standard 5K Cost: $40
Standard 10K Cost: $50
Space is limited, so register early!
Registration costs increase Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, event-day registration is available for an additional $5, if space remains.
Register by Jan. 21 to guarantee your event shirt/size; if extras remain.
If extra shirts remain, sizes may be available after post race pick up. Additional breakfast plates may be purchased during online registration only.
Part of the Parks and Recreation Run Series, this professionally timed race is perfect for runners of all levels. Registered participants will receive a long-sleeved race shirt, a custom bib, a tasty beverage (ages 21+) from Fiction Beer Company and a heartwarming post-race pancake breakfast from Flippin’ Flapjacks!
Additional pancake breakfast plate can be purchased during race registration, participants can also purchase a commemorative race finisher medal as an add-on.
Awards for overall male/female in 5K and 10K finishers. Top three 5K and 10K male/female finishers in each of the following divisions will receive a medal: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69, 70+.
The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under, no registration necessary.
Race Course
5K Course Map | 10K Course Map (MapMyRun.com)
Race Packet Pickup
TBD, event-day packet pickup will open at race site starting at 7 a.m. at Salisbury Park.
Volunteer Opportunities
Visit VolunteerParker.org for this event’s volunteer opportunities. Email Brenda Felix with volunteer questions.
Additional Event and Sponsorship Information
This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome but must remain on the right side of the trail at all times. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. For event questions, please email Todd Panik or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen or call 303.805.3267.
Share your photos from the event on Facebook and Instagram using #ParkerRec and #ParkerVDay5K! Don’t forget to tag us @ParkerRec.
Enjoy photos from past events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page.
Enjoy photos from events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
The 2025 Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series includes the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K, the Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek, the So Long to Summer 5K/10K, the Family Fun Trek, and the Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day 2025
