Mountain Ridge
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
- Date
- Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Location
- Highlands Ranch, Colorado
United States
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- 10k
- 21 Miles
- 5k
- Half Marathon
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Half Marathon Training Plan
11 weeks · from $36.95
View plansPut on your lederhosen and sneakers as we kick off the annual HRCA Oktoberfest 5K in Town Center on Saturday, September 26, starting at 9:00 a.m.! Celebrate fall with a family-friendly, fun-filled morning — this course is perfect for all ability levels, from first-time 5K participants to seasoned runners, kids, parents with strollers, and even your furry friends.
Keep your eyes peeled — a blue kettlebell will be hidden along the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish wins $100!
All participants will receive the following:
Race t-shirt
Custom giveaway
Custom race bib
Pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks
Post-race beer from Living the Dream Brewing
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
Winter never disappoints us when racing in February in Highlands Ranch! You won't feel chilly after a course so hilly! After conquering the 5k, warm up with hot apple cider or hot cocoa at the finish line in your new FINISHER mug! Click the "race info" tab above and scroll through the drop-down menu for more race info! On your phone? Click the three lines at the top of the page!
Groups of 5 or more receive $5 off registration! See our FAQ page for more info!