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Date:
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
1401 W Geddes Ave
Littleton, Colorado
80120
United States
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5k Gravel Run

Run for the Eagles!

Support the Heritage Eagles Cross Country Team at the 8th Annual Heritage Eagles 5K!

Last year’s event raised over $3,500 for the team, and with $10 from each registration going directly to the cross country program, every step you take makes a difference.

Post-Race Pancake Breakfast

Celebrate your finish with a delicious pancake breakfast from Flippin’ Flap Jacks—complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered participants.

A Legendary Course

Race on the famed Liberty Bell course, a Colorado high school cross-country tradition for over 45 years. This fast, scenic route blends neighborhood streets with smooth crushed gravel paths along the High Line Canal—perfect for a PR!

📅 Race Day: Saturday, July 18

⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM

📍 Heritage High School – 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO 80120

T-Shirts

Add a race T-shirt for $14 when you register.

Order by June 29 to guarantee yours.

Fitted style—size up for a looser fit.

Awards & Medals

Top 3 in each age group receives a custom 3.5” die-cast medal with a unique lanyard.

Additional awards for:

🏆 Male Overall Winner

🏆 Female Overall Winner

Age Group Awards – Top 3 in Each:

10 & Under – Boys/Girls

11–12 – Boys/Girls

13–14 – Boys/Girls

15–19 – Boys/Girls

20–29 – Male/Female

30–39 – Male/Female

40–49 – Male/Female

50–59 – Male/Female

60–69 – Male/Female

70+ – Male/Female

That’s 62 total medals awarded on race day!

Race Day Details

Registration: $40 (race day registration available)

Packet Pickup:

Friday, July 17th – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Heritage High School

Race Day – Opens at 7:00 AM

Parking: Available in the Heritage High School parking lot.

Course Info

🏃 Course Type: Liberty Bell out-and-back

📈 Elevation Gain: 72 ft

📉 Elevation Loss: 128 ft

⬇️ Min Elevation: 5,434 ft

⬆️ Max Elevation: 5,521 ft

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