Federal Cup 5K 2019
Saturday, May 18, 2019 • 5k, Free Kids 1K Fun Run
Address:
Denver Federal Center (DFC)- Lakewood CO at 6th Ave and Kipling St., Lakewood, CO view map
Registration closed:
Online registration is closed, please register at the event.
Description:
COME JOIN US FOR THE 2019 FEDERAL CUP 5K This will 35th Running of the Federal Cup 5K. Come celebrate with us. Free breakfast burritos for all 5K Run and Walk participants!! The 2019 Federal Cup 5K Run and Walk is a timed event at the Denver Federal Center with a 1K Kids Fun Run too! Hope to see you there!! The Early Bib Pick-Up will be on May 9th (11-1) at the DFC Wellness Center at Building 75 (7th and Center Ave). The Children's Fun Run - a 1K distance- it's Free but registration is required. We do not have a paper registration form. If you are unable to complete the on-line registration, please contact the Race Director using the tab to the right for options. T-shirt price this year, only $10!! Order early and online if you want the 2019 Federal Cup 5K T-SHIRT, these shirts will NOT be available on race day. We will only be ordering shirts to fill the online orders. Order your t-shirt by APRIL 19th to ensure you get a shirt. To order the annual 2019 Federal Cup T-Shirt or any other Federal Cup product select the Products tab on the right or purchase them during your registration process. If you want periodic information about the Federal Cup 5K and you are not on the email list, contact the Race Director (see tab to the right) and provide your email address. Monthly NewsBlasts will be sent with changes, info, and tips about this year's event. In 2019 the Federal Cup 5K will use timing chips that are attached to the bib. In order to be timed you must wear the bib, but you don't need to return them! Contact the Race Director if you have any questions. IF YOU WANT TO ESTABLISH A NEW TEAM PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR BY USING THE TAB TO THE RIGHT OR CALL 303-220-4040. Sorry, pets are not allowed on Federal Center grounds. We cannot offer refunds.
Course description:
We plan for the 2019 race course to be the same as last year (unless GSA has concerns). A map of the current planned course and the recommeded parking lots are available at the links provided.
Course maps:
Directions to start:
The start and finish will be near Bicentennial Park off of Main Avenue bounded by 4th Street and 4th Place.
Parking:
Entering at Gate 1 off of Kipling Street (just north of Alameda) puts you on Main Avenue, just stay on this road and you'll see Bicentennial Park on the right. There is a large parking lot west of the park.
Awards info:
Trophies are given to the top three overall individual finishers, male and female. The top three male and female overall finishers do not receive age group medals in addition to their overall trophy awardss (commonly referred to as "double-dipping"). The top three finishers in each age group, male and female, in both the run and walk will received medals. In the team competition trophies are awarded to the top three overall teams. The order of team finish is based on the cumulative finishing time of the first four team members to cross the finish line. All teams are open and must have a minimum of 4 members. Medals are awarded to the four scoring members of the top three teams overall.
Additional info
If you are a WHEELCHAIR PARTICIPANT please contact the Race Director using the tab to the right.
Eligibility
The Federal Cup 5K is open to everyone, but we especially encourage the participation of federal employees, military personnel, retirees and contractors (employed by the military or federal agencies), and their families. If you have any questions about eligibility, feel free to contact the Race Director using the tab on the right. Be sure to let everyone at your agency or components know about this fun event! See you at the starting line!
Timing
Your bib will have the timing chip on it. You can pick up your bib during the Early Race Packet Event on Thursday, May 9th at the DFC Wellness Center (DFC Building 75). Otherwise, your bib will be issued to you the morning of the event at the registration area. You MUST WEAR THE BIB during the event to be scored. The Federal Cup 5K is not responsible for problems with timing if you do not wear your bib.
Team Registration
This exciting family event is also intended to promote participation through a team competition. Teams need to be any combination of at least 4 people. There can be multiple teams from the same office, organization or family. IF YOUR TEAM IS NOT LISTED OR YOU WANT TO ESTABLISH A NEW TEAM PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR BY USING THE TAB TO THE RIGHT OR CALL 303-220-4040.
35th Anniversary Specials
For the 35th Anniversary of the Federal Cup 5K we have some special events/giveaways planned. With every paid registered participant (kids fun run not included) the participant will receive a free breakfast burrito. The burritos will be handed out at the event. YUM. Race day registrations are not guaranteed a free burrito. If you need an extra burrito for a participant in the fun run or for a non-participant they will be available to purchase when you register for the Federal Cup. There will be no race day burritto sales. Also, the first 250 finishers will get a very special 2019 commerative finishers item!!
Packet pickup:
If you register by 5pm MST on Friday May 5, 2019 you will be eligible for early race packet pick-up to get your bib before race day. Early race packet pick-up will take place at the DFC Wellness Center (Building 75 at 7th and Center Avenue) on Thursday May 9th from 11-1pm. All race packets not picked up early will be available on Race Day. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET BEFORE RACE DAY PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY ON RACE DAY TO GET YOUR BIB SO THE EVENT STARTS ON TIME. Thanks.
Registration info:
The cost for Online Registration is $16 plus a minimal online processing fee of $1.96. Race Day Registration is $25. The kids fun run is free, but registration is required. The annual event T-Shirt is available for pre-sale for only $10 each. Pre-order your 2019 Federal Cup T-Shirt to guarantee your size. The annual Federal Cup 2019 shirts will NOT be available for purchase on race day. Order a shirt soon so you don't miss out!! On-Line registration closes on Wednesday May 15th at 6PM MST
Options:
Online registration is closed, please register at the event.
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