11 running events in Douglas County, Colorado

The Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike (MTB) Series takes place on four Wednesdays throughout May-August. Each Wednesday night features a different route. All four races take place in our beautiful and pristine Backcountry Wilderness Area, with the first three taking place on our Highlands Point Trail System and the fourth on our Wildcat Mountain Trail System.

Mountain bike racers of all abilities are welcome! All categories are for men and women.

This course consists of two 5.5-mile loops running counter-clockwise for a total length of 11 miles. Total ascent of 764 feet and a maximum elevation of 6,230 feet.

Course map: https://www.strava.com/routes/17155580

5:00 pm - Juniors 10-14 race 1-lap course

6:00 pm - all other race classes race 2-lap course

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

The Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike (MTB) Series takes place on four Wednesdays throughout May-August. Each Wednesday night features a different route. All four races take place in our beautiful and pristine Backcountry Wilderness Area, with the first three taking place on our Highlands Point Trail System and the fourth on our Wildcat Mountain Trail System.

Mountain bike racers of all abilities are welcome! All categories are for men and women.

Two, approximately 5.5-mile loops running clockwise for a total course length of approximately 11 miles. Total ascent of 784 feet and a maximum elevation of 6,305 feet.

Course map: https://www.strava.com/routes/17155883

5:00 pm - Juniors 10-14 race 1 lap course

6:00 pm - all other race classes race 2 lap course

Miles 4 Madison is a 5K/1K Fun Run supported by Sterling Ranch CAB. Miles 4 Madison's goal is to provide educational and recreational opportunities for families with children with different abilities. The Race is for all capabilities, strollers, and pet-friendly! Race registrations done after 9/10 won't be guaranteed the selected shirt size.

After the success of previous years races, Miles for Madison provided scholarships for several Douglas County children to attend the week-long summer camp at Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village as well as attend hippotherapy in Douglas County. We have been able to donate playground equipment to local schools and have hosted multiple sensory-friendly events in Sterling Ranch, including Sensory swim and, most recently, a sensory-friendly egg hunt. Miles for Madison is also working to build inclusive parks in the Chatfield Basin.

The race will take place at Providence Park, located within the Sterling Ranch Community. The race address is 8100 Piney River Avenue, Littleton, CO 80125.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the 5 K, male and female.

To Volunteer, please click the tab at the top of the page.

5K Route

Packet Pick Up

More Information will be available after registration opens.

The Human Potential Running Series Presents

The Indian Creek Trail Runs @ Indian Creek Campground

The Indian Creek Trail Runs is the oldest official race of HPRS and is also known as our annual “Fall Classic.” This event features some of the best, seldom used, single track trails of the Denver Metro area. Participants will travel through the lower and upper montane ecosystems of the Front Range; from the lodgepole pine forest around 6,000-8,000′ sprinkled with sprawling aspen groves, down to the tall grasses and red rocks of the lower montane areas around 5,000′. This time of year is known for the changing colors across Colorado’s landscape. From golden quaking aspen, to the bright red hues of low lying scrub oak, and the amber waves of tall grasses of America’s high prairie.

You’ll find it hard to believe that you’re so close to a major city, one that you can see from the many viewpoints along the route. While you admire glimpses of the city, you’ll also see the same red rock formations that make up the Red Rocks Amphitheater, and occasional glimpses of nearby 14ers that tower above the Colorado landscape.

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!