Sierra's 5K Run/Walk Race Against Meningitis

Join us for the 3rd annual Flyin' Ryan Memorial 5k , a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring the memory of Ryan Vomacka, an exceptional athlete and individual who left an indelible mark on our community. Ryan, a Mountain View High School graduate, was an integral part of the Cross Country and Track teams, helping lead the Mountain View Boys to victory in the 2016 State Track Championship. Ryan's courage, determination, and spirit, especially in his battle with brain cancer, continue to inspire all who knew him. This race is more than just a competition; it's a celebration of Ryan's life and legacy. By participating, you are supporting the Track and Cross Country programs at Mountain View High School, and we have establish a scholarship fund in Ryan's honor, awarded annually to a deserving athlete from the program .We hope to make this race an annual tradition, fostering community spirit and support for our young athletes. Come run, walk, or cheer and be part of a day that embodies the

perseverance and passion Ryan showed throughout his life. The location will be at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland .

Are you ready to challenge yourself? We will have a 1-mile loop open for 1 ½ hrs. Who can run the most loops in 1 ½ hrs? Who can run the fastest? We will have awards for different categories. Come challenge yourself at the Honey Festival while running the Honey Bee Challenge!

This year we are adding a Mini Honey Bee Hustle for kids 10 and under. They will have 30 min to run as many loops as possible!

There will be a lot of fun activities happening throughout the morning! There will be live music, the Honey Festival will be happening all morning, the Farmer’s Market will be open and so much more! We are working with the Loveland Parks and Rec to bring this fun and new challenge to Loveland!

Our community is the only city in the nation to follow the old tradition of ringing bells throughout the town in the early morning hours of Veteran’s Day. This race will mimic some of those old traditions to honor our nation's veteran community. We are honored to be part of this event and look forward to the engagement of the families in Loveland. This event benefits Post 2000, which is created a Loveland Colorado Veteran's Assistance program.

Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for a 2-mile fun run! The event will be held at Mehaffey Park. We will have a fun course, music, and more! Come dressed in your best Turkey Day outfit. Every participant will receive a memorable campfire mug and bib. Shirts can be added on during registration. This event will benefit KidsPak. We will be accepting food donations to help fill their shelves and a portion of the proceeds will go to them too. Groups of 3 or more get a discount at registration! Start is at 8am! This year we will have two race starts! You can choose 8am or 8:30am.

Pre-race day packet pickup will be at TBD, Wednesday evening.

We will be updating you with all the info soon. Stayed tuned…. It’s going to be a great event!!