Highlands Ranch, Colorado · Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Mountain Ridge is a 5k, 10k, 21 miles, and half marathon event held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. It is located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Kick off your 4th of July with a family-friendly and festive 5K on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7:30 a.m.! Celebrate Independence Day with a fun morning on the move — this spirited run/walk welcomes everyone: first-time 5K participants, elite athletes, kids, parents with strollers, and even four-legged friends. Lace up, bring your patriotic flair, and start the holiday with energy and community cheer! Once you cross the finish line, keep the celebration going by heading over to Highlands Ranch Parkway to enjoy the annual HRCA 4th of July Parade!
Keep your eyes peeled — a red, white, and blue kettlebell will be hidden on the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish will win $100! 🎉
All participants will receive the following:
Race t-shirt
Independence Day 5K pint glass
Custom race bib
Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
Post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing
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
Ready to get off the sofa and gallop around Highlands Ranch with some friends? Yeah, you are! Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k in Highlands Ranch to finish off your summer! You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal!
It's a 5k distance for all, and whether you walk, trot, canter or gallop, we'll be happy to see you! This event also features a shorter saunter for those not quite ready to enjoy a full 5k! The untimed 3/4 mile run is long enough to get your heart rate up and be a 'real run' without being a sprint!
Costumes are encouraged!
The Balloon Guy will be back this year- creating balloon creations for all!
Remember to refer your friends and you can earn back up to $20 back from your registration fee. Also - teams of 5 or more in the 5k each get $5 off their registration. So form a group and get your buddies to join you today!
All the info you need about this event is found on this site - click the menu bar or scroll to the bottom to see a listing of all page links!
If you're looking for the Blessing of Unicorn running early in the summer on the north side of town, CLICK HERE for the Thornton event! CLICK HERE for the DENVER-East Side Event in the spring.
All participants receive:
Gender-Specific Event Shirt!
1 Free Cotton Candy
FREE Photo downloads
FREE Balloon Animals/Designs
FREE Face Painting
5k Participants ALSO receive
Finisher's Medal!
Chip Timed Finish
August may be hot...but still a great time to run, and we hope you'll come join the runners of RMRR. We'll run our August 5k on the Highline Canal around DeKoevend Park. As always, everyone is welcome.
For August, we use a mass start rather than our standard handicap start system.
Race Day Details
Date: Friday August 4th
Time: 6:30 pm start. Show up 30 minutes early to walk from your car, get your registration info, and warm up.
Distance: 5k.
Course: Race runs on the crusher/fine dirt Highline Canal around DeKoevend Park.
Course on Strava: https://www.strava.com/segments/22931643
Location: DeKoevend Park in Centennial. We run from the pavilion behind the Goodson Recreation Center.
Google Parking Link: Goodson Rec Center Parking. Park towards the far W end of the lot.
Stick around after for our potluck BBQ. RMRR provides the grillables and non-alcoholic drinks. We ask everyone to bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share.
Run. Support. Celebrate.
Join us for the 7th Annual Arapahoe Warrior 5K and support the Arapahoe Warrior Cross Country Team!
With $10 from every registration going directly to the Arapahoe Cross Country Booster Club, your participation makes a real difference for these hardworking athletes.
Enjoy a scenic run through the beautiful residential streets of Centennial on a measured, clearly marked course—perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers alike.
Post-Race Pancake Breakfast
After crossing the finish line, celebrate with a delicious pancake breakfast by Flippin’ Flap Jacks—complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered participants.
Custom T-Shirts
Add a race T-shirt to your registration for just $14.
Order by July 14th to guarantee yours.
Shirts are fitted—size up if you prefer a looser fit.
Finisher Medal & Awards:
Top 3 in each age group earns a custom 3.5” die-cast medal with a unique lanyard!
Top finishers will also be recognized:
Overall Winners
🏆 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 custom medals up for grabs!
Race Day Details
📅 Race Day: Saturday, August 8th
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Arapahoe High School – 2201 E Dry Creek Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
Packet Pickup & Registration
Friday, August 7th – Pre-Packet Pickup: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM at Arapahoe High School
Race Day Registration – Opens at 7:00 AM ($40)
Parking
Available at the high school and nearby neighborhoods.
Course Info
🏃 Course Type: Out-and-back
📈 Elevation Gain: 109 ft
📉 Elevation Loss: 89 ft
⬇️ Min Elevation: 5,575 ft
⬆️ Max Elevation: 5,665 ft