5k Trail Walk/Run Series 2021 In Arapahoe County

Press release from the Arapahoe County Government:

July 28, 2021

Let’s Get Moving and Hit the Trails!

Join us for Arapahoe County’s inaugural 5K TRAIL WALK/RUN SERIES celebrating Open Spaces, fitness and good health, and our thriving local trail system. We’ll have prizes and free swag, vendors and a hot pancake breakfast at the finish line! All ages are welcome. You can also sign up for our virtual race and walk/run the trails on your own time!
NEXT RUN INFORMATION:

DATE: Saturday, August 14

TIME: 8:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Richmil Ranch
77910 E. Highway 40
Deer Trail, CO 80105
COURSE: The traffic-free 3.1 mile course will be held along the soft-surfaced trail at Richmil Ranch. The Open Space property features sweeping views of the Eastern Plains, preserved natural habitat, and abundant wildlife and native plant species.

REGISTRATION FEE:

• In-Person $30; Virtual $20

Registration includes a free t-shirt and race bib, swag from race sponsors, pancake breakfast, and commemorative medal for in-person participants!

Important event details:

• Rain or shine event
• Strollers and dogs are welcome
• This is a fun run and will not be professionally timed
• COVID details subject to change

2021 Dates:

• Saturday, April 10 - Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park
• Saturday, June 12—17 Mile House Farm Park
• Saturday, Aug. 14—Richmil Ranch Open Space
• Saturday, Oct. 9—High Line Canal

August 14th, Richmil Ranch

Pick up walk/run participant items and swag bag Friday before the race at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds office (25690 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora, CO 80016). OR pick up your walk/run participant items and swag bag on 5K Day starting at 7:15 a.m. at walk/run check-in. Run/walkers will get a packet of information emailed to them a week before the Trail Walk/Run in addition to the items to be picked up.

Virtual walk/runners will get the same packet of information that in-person walk/runners receive. Virtual walk/runner will have to pick up their walk/run packets in person, please email lbagby@arapahoegov.com for any questions. However virtual participants will be allowed to complete their 5K on their own timeline between August 1 - August 15, 2021. We ask that the virtual participants use an Arapahoe County Open Spaces Trail and support our beautiful open spaces. See more Open Spaces Properties and Trails at www.arapahoegov.com/openspaces

About Richmil Ranch Open Space
Richmil Ranch Open Space preserves excellent habitat that supports abundant wildlife and plant species, and offers outdoor recreational opportunities that are in growing demand on the County's eastern plains.
The Open Space boasts sweeping views of the eastern plains. East Bijou Creek runs seasonally through the property. The site is home to mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, wild turkey, migratory birds and a variety of small mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

**Note for August 14**

If you do not register by Thursday, August 12th please join us on August 14 at Richmil Ranch (77910 E. Highway 40
Deer Trail, CO 80105) by 7:30am, please bring cash in the amount of $30 to sign up on site. Run/Walk will begin promtley at 8:00am.

August 14th 5k Trail Walk/Run Registration Options

August 14th 5k Trail Walk/Run Registration

Aug 14, 2021 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Four Arapahoe County Open Spaces themed 5K trail walk/run in celebration of Arapahoe County’s interconnected and diverse trail system. Each race will take place on a different featured trail within a different city.

2021 5k Walk Run Registration $30.00
QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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August 14th VIRTUAL 5k Trail Walk/Run Registration

Aug 14, 2021 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Four Arapahoe County Open Spaces themed 5K trail walk/run in celebration of Arapahoe County’s interconnected and diverse trail system. Each race will take place on a different featured trail within a different city.

2021 5k Trail Walk/Run VIRTUAL $20.00
QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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October 9th 5k Trail Walk/Run Registration

October 9th 5k Trail Walk/Run Registration

Oct 09, 2021 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Four Arapahoe County Open Spaces themed 5K trail walk/run in celebration of Arapahoe County’s interconnected and diverse trail system. Each race will take place on a different featured trail within a different city.

2021 5k Walk Run Registration $30.00
QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BUY NOW

October 9th VIRTUAL 5k Trail Walk/Run Registration

Oct 09, 2021 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Four Arapahoe County Open Spaces themed 5K trail walk/run in celebration of Arapahoe County’s interconnected and diverse trail system. Each race will take place on a different featured trail within a different city.

2021 5k Trail Walk/Run VIRTUAL $20.00
QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BUY NOW

Thank you to our Sponsors!

2021 5k Trail Series Vendor Application

Thank you for considering Arapahoe County 5k Trail Series Walk/Run as a part of your vendor schedule in 2021. If you have any questions about the event please reach out to Lindsay at Lbagby@arapahoegov.com

Booth Prices:

• $100 - Commercial Vendor Space for all 4 Walk/Runs
• $35 - Commercial Vendor Space for 1 indicated (below) Walk/Run

2021 5k Trail Series Walk/Run Dates

• April 10, 2021, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
• June 12, 2021, 17 Mile House
• August 14, 2021, Richmil Ranch
• October 9, 2021, Highline Canal (specific starting location TBD)

**The prices above include a 10x10 exhibitor space and exhibitor entries to be on site
**You will be notified if your application has been declined. If you are not notified please know that you are accepted.
**This application is for vendors only. This is NOT for Food Vendors. For more information about food vendors please email, lbagby@arapahoegov.com.

Once you are signed up as a vendor specific COVID safety information will be emailed to you for vendors and staff on site. If you have any questions before that time please email lbagby@arapahoegov.com

This press release was produced by the Arapahoe County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.