Parker Parks and Recreation Cattle Crossing 5K and Family Fun Trek with RNK Running & Walking
Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
Address:
12335 Canterberry Parkway, Parker, CO view map
Description:
Join Parker Parks and Recreation at Tallman Meadow Park for our second annual Cattle Crossing 5K and Family Fun Trek with RNK Running & Walking. One of our most scenic events in our run series, this stimulating 5K course meanders through the historic Idyllwilde community under majestic tree canopies, past many feeder trails, and next to a small creek. Many will catch a glimpse of animals along the trail whether it be various birds, deer, or cattle so be sure to keep your eyes open! Keeping with the rustic theme of the event and getting in touch with Parker's roots, western attire and cowboy hats are encouraged! (Running in cowboy boots is not recommended, however). Event Includes:
Features:
Food and Drinks
Music
Kids' Activities
Awards
Course description:
This USATF Certified 5K course consists of concrete trail running beginning on the Shadetail Trail and transitioning to the Tallman Gulch trail - west. The first half is mostly downhill while the second half is mostly uphill providing a unique challenge. The total elevation change for the course is 194 feet. This is an out-and-back course and is open to other users so everyone will need to be in single file and stay to the right side of the trail at all times for safety reasons: to allow others to pass and to allow room for returning runners. The Family Fun Trek will consist of concrete trails starting on the Shadetail Trail and transitioning to the Tallman Gulch trail - east. The course is out and back and approximately 1 mile in length. This is a great option for families, newer runners, kids, or anyone looking for a fun event versus competition. A course overview map is posted on our website for further reference if needed: http://www.parkerrec.com/CattleCrossing5K
Directions to start:
The start line is located in Tallman Meadow Park and will be marked with a "Start" flag.
Parking:
Parking is directly across the street in the Legend High School north parking lots. Parking attendants will be on site to direct you.
Awards info:
All registered participants are eligible to win door prizes. Winners will be posted at the DJ table once the event starts. Prizes & gift cards will be awarded to our overall male & female finishers as well as the top three finishers in each of the following age categories for the 5K participants only. The gift cards have varying denominations depending on where you place and total $680! 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+ This event will use the "gun time" in order to determine results meaning everyone's race time will start together when the announcer starts the race.
Additional info
Kids 8 and under can participate in the FREE Kids' Dash after the 5K event. Registration is not required. Estimated start time is approximately 8:45 a.m. after the majority of the 5K participants have finished. Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome but need to start at the back of the wave and remain to the right of the trail at all times. Additional information about the Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek is available at www.ParkerRec.com/CattleCrossing5K or by emailing cwrhode@parkeronline.org.
Chip Timing
Participants in the 5K event will receive a timing chip. Your chip will be issued to you at packet pickup or the morning of the event at the registration table. You must wear your chip on your shoe laces. Return your chip at the end of the race at the finish line to avoid a $75 fee. Participants in the Family Fun Trek will not be timed but will be issued a race bib to wear for safety reasons and to keep as a souvenir.
Bib Information
Please make sure all information on your bib is accurate upon pickup. If your information is incorrect, please inform a staff member at the registration table at least 10 minutes before the start of the race so you can be timed correctly. Bib must be worn on the front of your torso for accurate timing and to easily find your free downloadable finish photo on this site within 72 hours of the event's conclusion.
Volunteers
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering during the event we have many opportunities. Pancakes will be provided for all volunteers after they are done. Please sign up to volunteer using the Volunteer Connect website, The link is below: https://volunteerconnectdc.civicore.com/ Use "Town of Parker" as your organization and select the appropriate event. Thank you in advance for your help! We could not do this event without volunteers!
Family/Team Competition
If you wish to compete in the Family/Team competition, please create a new team or select your existing team when pre-registering. The family or team with the most participants will win a prize! The first team member to register can create the team and becomes the team captain. All additional team members can select the team name from the drop down list when registering. If you are registering multiple members at once, please enter the same team name for all participants you wish to be on the same team.
Packet pickup:
Race packet pickup will be available on Thursday and Friday at RNK Running & Walking - 13019 S. Parker Rd. during store hours (highly recommended!) or at the event registration area beginning at 7 a.m.
Registration info:
We recommend registering children under the age of five if they will be walking/running and would like a commemorative item, pancakes, race bib, a chance to win prizes, and timed results. If they will only be pushed in a stroller you do not need to register them unless they would like the options above. Registering early is strongly encouraged!! 5K: $20 early-registration until 5/2/18 @ noon, $25 pre-reg until 5/16/18 @ noon, $30 standard registration until 5/30/18 at noon, $35 at packet pickup Family Fun Trek: $10 early-registration until 5/2/18 @ noon, $15 pre-reg until 5/16/18 @ noon, $20 standard registration until 5/30/18 at noon, $25 at packet pickup *For families/groups of four or more there is a 10% discount on early-registration, pre-registration, and standard registration through May 30th at 12:00 pm - use code GROUPTEN **Each registration is assessed a small service fee. ***Registration is closed on Wednesday so there is time to prepare packets, bib numbers, timing databases, staffing & volunteer requirements and assignments, provide vendors & sponsors with race numbers, and a variety of other items that make for a successful and enjoyable event for all!
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