Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K/Family Fun Trek with RNK Running & Walking
Saturday, August 10, 2019 @ 8:00 AM • 5k, 10k, Kid's run, Family Fun Trek (~1.3 miles)
Address:
11920 Motsenbocker Rd., Parker, CO view map
Registration closed:
Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration ($40 for 5K, $50 for 10K, or $25 for the Family Fun Trek plus a small service fee) is accepted during packet pickup at RNK Running & Walking (credit card and check only) 11:30-7:00pm Thursday and 11:00-6:50pm Friday. Shirts will be first come, first served. We recommend paying by check if you are registering a family or a group.
Description:
Join Parker Parks and Recreation for the 11th annual So Long to Summer 5K/10K and Family Fun Trek (~1.3 miles - not timed)! A Few Reasons Why You Should Choose a Parker Parks and Recreation Event! Event Includes:
Features:
Food and Drinks
Music
Kids' Activities
Awards
Course description:
The flat 5K and 10K courses consists of both pavement and trail running and are mostly out-and-back. A large portion will be on the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. The Family Fun trek consist of almost entirely dirt trails. Check out the video link above for some quick views of the course. A course overview map is posted on our website for further reference if needed: http://www.parkerrec.com/Summer5K10K
Course maps:
Directions to start:
The start line is located on the southeast end of the far east parking lot and will be marked with a "Start" flag.
Parking:
Please enter the east parking lot first. Once this lot is filled, participants may use the west parking lot as well as the parking lot located at Motsenbocker near the park entrance. Parking areas are denoted on the course maps and 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 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 and 10K: 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 for your category. If you are looking to place please start at the front.
Additional info
Kids 8 and under can participate in the FREE Kids' Dash after the 5K & 10K event. Registraion is not required. Estimated start time is approximately 9:15 am after the majority of the 5K & 10K 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 So Long To Summer 5K/10K/Family Fun Trek is available at www.ParkerRec.com/Summer5K10K or by emailing cwrhode@parkeronline.org .
Chip Timing & Bib
Participants in the 5K or 10K 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 to avoid a $75 fee.
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.org/ 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. (11:30-7 pm Thursday & 11-6:50 pm Friday) or at the event beginning at 7 a.m.
Registration info:
We recommend registering children under the age of five only if they will be walking/running and would like a shirt, 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. Register early and select the lowest rate available for the best price! Each discounted early and pre-registration rate closes once all spaces have been filled! The earlier we have more accurate numbers and shirt sizes the more accurate our ordering and planning can be which saves us time and resources so we pass that savings along to the customers! Your registration fee includes the race, post-race pancakes, shirt, souvenir bib number, access to local sponsors at the event, professional timing, free downloadable event pictures, a chance to win prizes, on course water stations, certified courses, and a fun community experience! *For families/groups of four or more there is a 10% discount on pre-registration through July 24th at 12:00 pm - use code GROUPTEN **There is a small service fee assessed on each registration
Options:
Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration ($40 for 5K, $50 for 10K, or $25 for the Family Fun Trek plus a small service fee) is accepted during packet pickup at RNK Running & Walking (credit card and check only) 11:30-7:00pm Thursday and 11:00-6:50pm Friday. Shirts will be first come, first served. We recommend paying by check if you are registering a family or a group.
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