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Summer Splash Prairie Dog Half, 10k, & 5k

Date:
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
5254 N Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, Colorado
80109
United States
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Links:
runsignup.com
Tags:
10k 13.1 Miles 5k Run Trail

Welcome to the Summer Splash Prairie Dog Half, 10k & 5k in Castle Rock, Colorado. Part of the Prairie Dog Half race series, join us in July as we race through Castle Rock along the East Plum Creek Trail.

For all race info, click the "race info" tap (or the links at the bottom)!

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