Parker is an active place to live with several 5K & Fun Run opportunities throughout the year.
2024 Run Series Bundle Available
Commit to your goals and register for the 2024 Run Series Bundle, which includes all four run/walk events with a 10 percent discount!
Each bundle registrant receives a high-quality, handheld hydration bottle, in addition to the shirt/commemorative item for each event! The Run Series includes Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Feb. 11, Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek on June 17, So Long to Summer 5K/10K on Sept. 23 and the Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk on Nov. 23. The 2024 bundle is available through Feb. 10, register at www.ParkerRec.com/RunSeries.
The first event of the 2024 Run Series is the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Sat., Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. starting at Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road. This professionally timed event features a FREE Kids’ Dash, as well as a long-sleeve T-shirt and post-race pancakes for all registrants.
- Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day Fun Run 5K/10K – each February
- Senior Stroll – May
- Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek – each June (Details below)
- 4th of July Run – (Details Below)
- So Long to Summer 5K/10K – Sept. 21, 2024
- Turkey Day 5K
Kick-Start your 4th of July with a 5k for the Whole Family!
Join us for the annually held Parker July 4th 5K, a fun race for everyone —from beginners to veteran runners and every level in between! This family-friendly 5k is held in historic downtown Parker and benefits the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, and the Legend High School Cross Country Team.
Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek
with RNK Running & Walking
Giddy up! Grab your cowboy hat and stick horse because this event is going to make ya’ll shout YEEHAW as we celebrate the beginning of summer and Parker’s rich rural history!
| Date: June 15, 2024 Time: 5K: 8 a.m. Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m. Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway Standard 5K Cost: $40 Standard Fun Trek Cost: $36 for a family of up to 4, $9 per additional person Registration costs increase on June 3 and June 17. Register by May 29 to guarantee your commemorative item; if extras remain, they will be available by registration. |
Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this unique themed run/walk is professionally timed (5K) and western costumes are encouraged! The Family Fun Trek is about 1 mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a “duck hunt” for the kids. *Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item. Family Fun Trek registrants may purchase the commemorative item separately. All event registrations, 5K and Fun Trek, include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number.
The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.
Race Course
The Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek is held at Tallman Meadow Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.
Race Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd, June 17 and 18 during regular business hours.
Volunteer Opportunities
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. Parking is limited, please carpool. 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 at tpanik@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or mailto:jvollertsen@parkeronline.org call 303.805.3267.
Parker Run Series
Parker Recreation hosts four family-friendly races each year as part of the annual Run Series, which is expected to promote community and active living to more than 2,500 participants over the course of the year!
Any proceeds from the events 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.
- Charlie Rhode
Event Coordinator
cwrhode@parkeronline.org
Ph: 303.805.6304 - Jaime Vollertsen
Event Sponsorship
jvollertsen@parkeronline.org
Ph: 303.805.3267
- Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K – each February
- Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek – each June (Details above)
- 4th of July Run (Details above)
So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August
With RNK Running & Walking
Enjoy the end of a Colorado summer with a workout with family and friends, and then reward yourself with delicious pancakes! Click here to register
Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib and a delicious post-race pancake breakfast. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee an event shirt and size. If extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary.
The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 10K and 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.
Additional Event and Sponsorship Information
For more Fun Run Series event information, contact Charlie Rhode at 303.805.6304 or at cwrhode@parkeronline.org. For sponsorship information, contact Jaime Vollertsen at 303.805.3267 or at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org. View individual events for more details and registration.
