The Ralston Creek races feature a fun winter half-marathon and 5K run conveniently located on the west side of the Denver Metro Area in Arvada, Colorado. The courses cover a scenic mix of road and bike path over rolling terrain, and an optional early start time for half-marathon runners who …
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The Ralston Creek races feature a fun winter half-marathon and 5K run conveniently located on the west side of the Denver Metro Area in Arvada, Colorado. The courses cover a scenic mix of road and bike path over rolling terrain, and an optional early start time for half-marathon runners who expect to take more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the course!
The Ralston Creek Half Marathon and 5K follow a mix of roads and bike paths on the west side of Arvada. The 5K is mostly flat and fast, with a small rise in the final mile. The opening four miles of the half-marathon are fairly flat, with a barely noticeable gradual gain in elevation. Miles 4 – 6.5 are rolling, with one good climb leading to the high point of the course atop Ralston Mesa. From there, the course is almost all down hill and flat to the finish. Aid stations every two miles.
Finisher’s medals for all half Marathon finishers. Prize money offered. The Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5K is also the final event in the Racing Underground Winter Running Series with $3400 in prize money for the top performers, and age group awards in every age category. Pick one race, or do all three! Series participants can choose the 5k-5k-5k Series or the 5k-10k-Half Marathon Series.
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Race has a half that,starts,in 2 waves before the 5k. Race was a great,sunny day with not snow,or ice,left on the route it is,a,well marked route,with lots of volunteers along … MORE
Race has a half that,starts,in 2 waves before the 5k. Race was a great,sunny day with not snow,or ice,left on the route it is,a,well marked route,with lots of volunteers along the way. End of race,hot chocolate a burrito and home.made,chocolate chip banana bread. I was third in age group not a pb battling running blues at the moment and a few niggling injuries. Well worth taking the time.to sign up for any races these guys do