It is difficult to keep training through Colorado's harsh winters, but the Winter Distance Series helps by motivating thousands of runners to keep moving. The series offers three events in Littleton. The first race is the Santa Stampede 5K/10K (formerly Rudolph's Revenge 5K/10K) in December, followed by the Frosty's Frozen 5 and 10 Miler in January, and then the Snowman Stampede 5 and 10 Miler in February. Each race offers a party-like atmosphere with flat and fast courses along the banks of the scenic South Platte River. Run a great race, and then toast your friend's finishes with a cup of steaming coffee or hot chocolate. Register for the whole series, or just one or two races.
Use this page to register for the whole Winter Distance Series. If you wish to register for an individual race, please click the race links at the top of the page under races in this series.
Event features:
Course Certified
Race Pictures
Event Timed
Post race activities:
Food and Drinks
Music
Awards
Course description:
All races start and finish at Hudson Gardens and utilize the paved Platte River trail system. See specific race website (http://www.winterdistanceseries.com) for full course maps and details.
Directions to start:
The races will be staged from Hudson Gardens in Littleton. Hudson Gardens is located on US Route 85 (S Santa Fe Drive), directly across from Arapahoe Community College. Overflow parking will be at Arapahoe Community College.
From Denver, travel south on US 85 from I-25 or US 285. Hudson Gardens is located on the west side of the road.
From Colorado Springs and Castle Rock, travel north on I-25, then west on C-470. Exit at Santa Fe Drive (US-85) and travel north. Hudson Gardens is located on the west side of the road.
Parking:
Please follow the directions of the parking staff.
Awards info:
The overall male and female winner in each race will get a free pair of New Balance shoes. Gift Certificates from Runner’s Roost will be awarded to the top three in each age group in the amounts of $20, $15, and $10. Gift certificates will be valid at all Denver Metro Runner’s Roost stores.
Age group are as follows:
19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over
Chip Timing
The races will use IPICO Sports timing tags. Runners will receive both a gun time and chip or net time. Per USATF Rule 245 all awards are based on gun times.
Register in store
Runners Roost is hosting registration for the Winter Distance Series. Runners and walkers can visit any of the Denver metro stores to register for the series or any one of the three individual races. Runners will save $10 off the pre-registration fees by registering for the whole series. Participants who register for the whole series will also get a free one year subscription to Colorado Runner magazine. Also, anyone who registers in store for any of the races will receive 25% off New Balance products.
Pre-race Packet Pickup and Registration for all races
Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14 for the Santa Stampede
Thursday, January 17 and Friday, January 18 for Frosty’s Frozen Five & Ten
Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15 for the Snowman Stampede
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Runners Roost Lone Tree
9994 Commons Street, Suite 230
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Elite Athletes
Elite athletes, please click here for our competitive entry requirements and process.
Packet pickup:
Avoid The Rush: Pre-race Packet Pickup and Registration
Thursday, December 13 and Friday, December 14 for the Santa Stampede
Thursday, January 17 and Friday, January 18 for Frosty�s Frozen Five & Ten
Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15 for the Snowman Stampede
5:00 PM � 7:00 PM
Runners Roost Lone Tree
9994 Commons Street, Suite 230
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Race day registration and packet pick-up begins at 7:30 AM on the morning of each race.
Registration info:
At the Santa Stampede, you will get a Santa hat as well as a cotton short sleeve shirt in Unisex sizing.
At the Frosty's Frozen Five Ten, you will get a long sleeve cotton shirt in unisex sizing.
At the Snowman Stampede, you will get a shirt sleeve technical running shirt in men's and women's sizing.
Options:
Online registration is closed, please register in store at Runner's Roost Lone Tree or on race morning at the race site.
