HRCA St. Patrick's Day 5K
Join the festivities at our St. Patrick's Day 5K starting on Dorchester Street in Highlands Ranch Town Center South at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Don your best Irish flair, round up your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and let the celebration begin!
After crossing the finish line, join fellow athletes for a refreshing pint from Living the Dream Brewing, a complimentary pancake breakfast, and lively entertainment.
Along the course, a mischievous leprechaun has hidden a golden kettlebell! Find it, bring it back to the finish line, and win $100!
Come rain, shine, sleet, or snow, we run 99% of the time! However, safety is our top priority. In the rare event of severe weather or course inaccessibility, the race may be postponed to ensure the well-being of all participants.
Race Amenities
- Race t-shirt
- St. Patrick's Day 5K pint glass
- Custom race bib
- All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
- Post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 participants in the following male and female categories: Overall, 7 and under, 8-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Packet Pick Up
Race Day Packet Pickup: You will be able to pick up your timing bib and race shirt beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race morning at the race start. Runners should expect lines and pre-race pickup is encouraged.
Course Description
View Course Map. On Get your leprechaun legs and lungs ready for this fun and fast 5K course that has a total ascent of 128 ft and a maximum elevation of 5,767 ft. Starting and finishing on Dorchester Street, the course will take you through neighborhoods, along the Marcy Gulch Trail, past Fido's Field at Foothills Park, and back to Town Center South.
Additional Course Details: There will be one aid station available at Foothills Park (just before mile 2) that will have water. The course will be well-marked with mile markers at every mile. This race course is family and pet-friendly! Please feel free to push your child in a stroller or run with your furry friend. Out of courtesy and safety for fellow runners, please start in the back.
