Dart for the Arts 5k

Dart for the Arts 5k

Saturday, September 15, 2018  •  5k, Kid's run

Catch us next year!

DESCRIPTION

The Dart for the Arts 5k is an event to support the Young Artists Alliance based in Thornton, Colorado. Funds raised help to provide programs for young artists in our community, including workshops, master classes, a summer chorale, and performing and visual art opportunities.  Young Artists Alliance has provided excellent art and music performance competitions and programming in the region for two decades.

ADDRESS

11151 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO


REGISTRATION CLOSED

Those registered after Sept. 5 will not receive a “Dart for the Arts” T-shirt.  A T-shirt can be ordered for $20 on race day and will be mailed to you.

FEATURES

TSHIRT

GOODY BAG

COURSE CERTIFIED

TIMED EVENT

FOOD AND DRINKS

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

AWARDS



COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 5k course will start and end in the south parking lot at Carpenter Park (turn west from Colorado Blvd at E 108th Ave).  The course winds through the park on a dirt path, a paved path, and fine gravel next to pavement.

The Kids 1k Fun Run will start on the gravel path west of the south parking lot and loop around the path back to the pavement to finish in the parking lot.

The course is USATF certified.

COURSE MAPS

 Dart for the Arts 5k  


DIRECTIONS TO START

The starting line for the 5k run is in the south parking lot at Carpenter Park (turn west from Colorado Blvd at E 108th Ave).


PARKING

Please park in the Carpenter Park south parking lot, south of the Carpernter Recreation Center.  Turn west from Colorado Blvd. at 108th Avenue.  There will be signs directing you to parking.


AWARDS INFO

Top Male Overall

Top Female Overall

13 and under: Top Male and Female

Ages 14-19: Top Male and Female

Ages 20-29: Top Male and Female

Ages 30-39: Top Male and Female

Ages 40-49: Top Male and Female

Ages 50-59: Top Male and Female

60-plus: Top Male and Female

1K Kids Fun Run: All receive an award

Student Athlete: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals


ADDITIONAL INFO

Timing Consortium will manage the pull-tag timing.

The course is USATF certified.


BEAT BEETHOVEN!

Did you know that Beethoven's 5th Symphony is about 33 minutes in length in its entirety?  At the Dart for the Arts this year, we will be playing Beethoven's 5th Symphony beginning at the same time as the starting gun.  Come and see if you can finish the entire 5k course before the music stops!  Can YOU beat Beethoven?


PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be the morning of the race near the start/finish line in the south parking lot at Carpenter Park starting at 8 am.


REGISTRATION INFO:

5k Registration:
Early Bird by May 31: 1st Adult $20, Additional Adult*/Child 13 and under $10
Advanced Registration June 1-July 31: 1st Adult $25, Additional Adult*/Child 13 and under $15
August 1-September 5: 1st Adult $30, Additional Adult*/Child 13 and under $20
September 6-14: 1st Adult $30, Additional Adult*/Child 13 and under $20 (No T-shirt)
Event Day Registration: 1st Adult $35, Additional Adult*/Child 13 and under $25 (No T-shirt)
 
*Applies to more than one adult registering at the same time
 
1k Registration:
The 1k registration for children age 12 and under is $5.  Registration does not include a T-shirt, timing, or awards (but does include a goody bag).  Any child 12 and under wishing to participate in the 5k may do so for the child 5k price.

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