Parker Parks and Recreation Dash Across the Dam Father’s Day 5K

The Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike (MTB) Series takes place on four Wednesdays throughout May-August. Each Wednesday night features a different route. All four races take place in our beautiful and pristine Backcountry Wilderness Area, with the first three taking place on our Highlands Point Trail System and the fourth on our Wildcat Mountain Trail System.

Mountain bike racers of all abilities are welcome! All categories are for men and women.

Two, approximately 5.5-mile loops running clockwise for a total course length of approximately 11 miles. Total ascent of 784 feet and a maximum elevation of 6,305 feet.

Course map: https://www.strava.com/routes/17155883

5:00 pm - Juniors 10-14 race 1 lap course

6:00 pm - all other race classes race 2 lap course

Celebrate the last blast of summer at the Labor Day Half Marathon. Sweat your socks off and let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, just a few miles southeast of Denver. There’s a distance to meet every taste with a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The race travels along the scenic banks of the Cherry Creek. This flat and fast course just might propel you to a new personal record! And if you’re in it just for the fun, well, we totally catch your drift. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.

So Long to Summer 5K/10K

Enjoy the end of another Colorado summer with an outdoor workout with family and friends, then reward yourself at the finish with a delicious pancake breakfast and post-race beer!

Date: Sept. 26, 2026

Time: 10K: 8 a.m. 5K: 8:05 a.m.

Location: Salisbury Equestrian Park and Sports Complex, 11920 Motsenbocker Rd. Parker CO

10K Event Fee: Starts at $50* (plus processing fee)

5K Event Fee: Starts at $40* (plus processing fee)

*Register early, prices increase on Sep 12. Event-day registration is available for an additional fee if space remains.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom race bib, a post-race pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks and a post race beer (ages 21+). Commemorative Finisher Medals are available for purchase as an add-on during registration and must be ordered by September 18. Additional breakfast plates for friends and family NOT registered for the race can be purchased during online registration only. You must register by Sept. 1 to guarantee event shirt/size, if extra shirts remain exchanges may be available during post-race packet pick up.

This event is held rain, snow or shine and NO REFUNDS will be issued. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities.

Packet Pickup: Friday Sep 25, from 3-7pm location TBD. Event day pick up will begin at 7 a.m. at Salisbury Park

The Wildcat Mountain Trail Races showcase some of the most scenic terrain in the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area, giving runners a true taste of the rolling hills, open views, and natural beauty surrounding Wildcat Mountain. Each fall, participants take on two distances—a 10-mile and a 10K—designed to highlight the area’s unique, beautiful trails.

The race begins at the Douglas County East/West Trailhead at Rocky Heights Middle School and follows the E/W Trail into the Backcountry, linking directly into the Wildcat Mountain trails.

Adult registration includes:

• Dry-fit race t-shirt

• Custom race bib

• Custom finisher medal

• Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks

• Post-race beers compliments of Living the Dream Brewing

Kids’ Races

Race day will end with a series of untimed, just-for-fun kids’ races, giving young runners an easy and exciting way to be part of race day. Our goal is to create a safe, welcoming introduction to trail running, and these short races offer the perfect opportunity for kids ages 0–12 to get involved. Registration is only $10, and every participant receives a finisher medal.

Distances vary by age to ensure a fun and manageable experience for all: Ages 2–4 run approximately 0.25 miles, Ages 5–7 run about 0.62 miles, Ages 8–10 take on roughly 1 mile, and Ages 11–12 complete a 2-mile course.

Kids' registration includes:

• Custom race bib

• Custom finisher medal

Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk

The tradition continues! Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends while getting a workout.

Date: Nov. 26, 2026

Time: 8-8:15 a.m., (waves based on pace)

Location: Start and Finish at Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave. Note: some mapping applications may route users to a different location. Please be sure to check the address and name of location to ensure you arrive to the correct event location.

Standard 5K Cost: $38* (plus registration fee)

*Register early, price increases on November 12. Event-day registration is available for an additional fee if space remains.

NEW! Groups of 4 or more who register in the same transaction will receive 10% off race entry.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, the family-friendly Turkey Day 5K is a laid-back trot that starts and finishes at the Parker Recreation Center. This event is not officially timed. Registrants will receive a FREE commemorative shirt, a Finisher Medal (Must opt-in during registration by Nov 20), a souvenir race bib and hot cocoa, cider or coffee. Event participants can purchase previous year commemorative swag: race socks, scarf, beanie and/or gloves for a fee as add-ons during registration.

Strollers are welcome but because of the size of the event and for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes and scooters at home. The event is held rain, snow or shine; Refunds will NOT be issued.

Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities.

Packet Pickup: Monday Nov. 23 to Wednesday Nov. 25 location TBD. Event day, pick up will begin at 7 a.m. at the Parker Recreation Center.