Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 3.1 Miles | 10:15 AM | $35.00 | Pace band → |
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❄️ Run, Walk & Celebrate at WinterFest! 🎄
Bundle up, lace up, and get ready for some holiday cheer! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Carpenter Park in Thornton, Colorado, for the WinterFest 5K & Fun Run!
Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or making holiday memories with the whole family, there's a little winter magic waiting for everyone! ☃️
🏃 5K Run/Walk – A chip-timed 5K with awards for competitive runners and plenty of festive fun for everyone else!
🎅 Family Fun Run/Walk – An untimed, approximately ¾-mile course that's perfect for kids, families, and anyone who wants a shorter stroll filled with holiday spirit.
☕ A Mug Full of Holiday Cheer! – Every finisher receives a festive, collectible WinterFest mug! Fill it with a warm drink at the finish line and celebrate your accomplishment with friends and family.
🎁 The Fun Doesn't Stop at the Finish Line!
Stick around and enjoy Thornton's WinterFest celebration, featuring:
⛸️ Ice skating
🛍️ Holiday Marketplace
🎅 Visits with Santa
🍻 Heated Beer Garden
🎄 Plenty of holiday festivities!
❤️ We're proud to feature our Charity Partn…
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er: Food for Hope, helping provide food and essential nutrition to local students. Bring a food donation on race day and help spread a little extra holiday kindness! ✨ Make WinterFest part of your family's holiday tradition! Bring your friends, your family, and your festive spirit. We'll bring the finish-line cheer! 🎟️ Register today and celebrate the season with us!
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