Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k 2027 — Arvada, CO

Date
February 14, 2027
Location
Arvada, CO
Venue
6542 Fig Street
Start Time
9:00 AM
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $165.00
Events
Half Marathon, 5k Run, 5k Youth Entry, 5K-5K-5K Winter Run Series, 5k-10k-Half Winter Run Series
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The Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5K takes place on February 14, 2027, in Arvada, Colorado at 6542 Fig Street. The event offers two distances: a 5K and a half marathon. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $25.00 to $165.00.

From the Race Organizer
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! Half-Marathon entry is limited to the first 650 registrations. 5K registration is limited to the first 350 entries. Once a distance has filled, we cannot accept any additional entries for that distance. Your entry fee includes entry into the race, a finisher's medal (for half-marathon runners who complete the course), FREE race photo downloads, fun music, hot cocoa and tasty quesadillas fresh off the grill!!! Long sleeve adult tech shirts will be included with all half marathon entries. 5k entries will come with a short sleeve t-shirt or an upgrade to a long sleeve tech shirt for $5. This is also the final race in the Racing Underground Winter Running Series. The three-race series includes the Stocking Run 5K in December, the Yeti Chase 5K/10K in January, and the Ralston Creek Half-Marathon & 5K in February. Choose from the 5K-5K-5K series or the 5K-10K-Half Marathon Series. WINTER RUNNING SERIES Series Finisher Awards to all runners who finish all three series races, and Overall Awards to the top series finisher in each age category! December 12, 2026: Superior Stocking Run 5K (Superior, Colorado) January 24, 2027: Yeti Chase 5K/10K (Lakewood, Colorado) February 14, 2027: Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5K (Arvada, Colorado)

Course & Travel Notes

Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k takes place in Arvada, Colorado at an elevation of 5541 ft, with a 9:00 AM start time occurring more than two hours after sunrise at 6:54 AM. February in Arvada typically sees average highs of 48°F and average lows of 18°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 21% of days. Denver International Airport, located 25.9 miles from the venue, is the nearest airport for participants.

⛰️ 5,541 ft elevation☀️ Typically 48°F / 18°F · 21% chance of rain✈️ Denver International Airport (DEN) — 25.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k 2027 — Arvada, CO?

Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k 2027 — Arvada, CO takes place on February 14, 2027. The race is held in Arvada, Colorado.

Where is Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k 2027 — Arvada, CO held?

Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k 2027 — Arvada, CO is held at 6542 Fig Street in Arvada, Colorado.

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