I Can 5k

You CAN 5k.  This event is for EVERY ONE.  EVERY BODY. 

You won't get lost.  You won't get forgotten.  You'll run (or jog or walk or crawl) a clearly marked 5k course with friendly volunteers pointing the way!  We're going to keep you motivated and safe along the way.  When you're done we'll be at the finish line with a huge smile and a high five to celebrate YOU, because YOU CAN 5k!!

Leading up to your race, you'll champion others to donate to one of the local event charities.  As your donations grow, so does your swag bag!

Here is the product specification for women's cut shirts:

Here is the product specification for the adult (unisex) sizing:

 VIRTUAL related questions/answers are below:

WHEN should I run this?
-> You can run this ANYTIME you desire.  If it is best for you to wait until later this year to run this distance, then WAIT!  Many participants will be running on the originally scheduled date/weekend, July 19th, but that’s the benefit of a virtual event.  Only the RACE is virtual – the RUN is REAL, WHENEVER you choose to do it.  Need to wait until the middle of August?  That’s fine!

WHERE should I run this?
-> That is 100% your choice.  The safest place to run at this time is a treadmill.  If you choose to run outdoors, please take every precaution ordered in your area.  In most of Colorado, that means staying NEAR your HOME and wearing a mask.  Don’t drive to a trailhead or a park.  Stay within YOUR neighborhood.  Yeah, that might mean making several loops around your ‘hood for your desired distance.  You’ll have stories to tell, that's for sure!

HOW should I run this?
-> Run any way that works for you!  Need to walk a mile a day for a couple weeks to earn it?  Then do that!  Please, follow social distancing precautions.  If you’re outdoors, wear a mask, stay away from other people, don’t touch anything, don’t drive to a trailhead or park, stay near your home/neighborhood.

How do I report my TIME?
-> On the morning of July 19, the virtual results submission links for each distance will be active.  You’ll be able to submit YOUR time through that link until the end of the month. You can submit them here: (link coming soon!). If you need longer because you’ve chosen to run later in the year, then you’ll email your time after you complete your run.  info@3wraces.com

Are TIMES verified?
-> No.  For the virtual event, times reported are on the ‘honor system’.  We do have this event listed in STRAVA and encourage athletes to use the STRAVA app to record their runs there as well.

WILL RESULTS be posted?
-> You bet!  Starting the afternoon of July 19, preliminary results will be on the RESULTS page of the website. 

Will participants be rewarded based on PERFORMANCE?
No, because participants are running in different locations, times, etc. we will not award anything based on performance.  See next question regarding prizes!

Will there be any PRIZES?
-> TBD

HOW will I get my SWAG?
-> It will be sent through USPS.  If your address in your RunSignUp account is outdated, please update it now.  Go to RunSignUp.com Click on "Profile" where you may then edit your personal details.   If your address is not in RunSignUp, you may add it now.  Likewise, you may email info@3wraces.com

WHEN will I get my SWAG?
-> Hopefully, swag will arrive at your location during the week of July 19.

What if I want to change my DISTANCE?
-> You can do this through your RunSignUp account under “manage my registration” or you can email your request.  info@3wraces.com

Get more SWAG the more money you raise for your chosen charity!

Refer 5 or more participants and get a refund of up to $20.00.  Refund works for those who pay CASH, not through a voucher. Your referred friends MUST use the referral link sent to you in your confirmation email.  Referrals can not be applied retro-actively; they MUST be through your referral link at the time of registration.

You can also save $5 by joining a team!! The way this works is as follows:
-Participant 1: Signs up first at full price and creates a TEAM. You will have to create a team name and a password so that only your group can sign up with you. 
-Participants 2 through 4: Register like normal making sure to join the team, at full price.
-Participant 5 and on: Signs up, joining the team as well, and notices their registration is $5 cheaper! WOO HOO! 
Then, a $5 refund is automatically applied to participants 1 through 4 (assuming they paid at least $5.00 for the race, i.e. didn't use a voucher)!
Cool, huh? See our FAQs for more info! 

Just click on the menu button at the top of the page, or scroll to the bottom and click on any of the topic links to learn more about course, schedule, packet pick up, FAQs, etc.

CLICK HERE for a Google Map to the parking lot.

After entering the park, turn left into the parking area - BEFORE the Dome.  Cross the street to the east at Campground Road.  Pavilion B is immediately on the north side of the street. This is where the start/finish and expo area is located.

There is no Advanced Packet Pick up in 2024.  Race Day pick up will start at 6am.

Yes, you can pick up for a friend (or send someone else to pick up for you!)

TBD for 2024

10k:  19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
5k:  0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

The top 3 Men and Women will be recognized as well as the top three m/f in each of the above listed age groups.

The event is CHIP TIMED.  OVERALL Winners (top three m/f) are scored based on GUN TIME.  All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time. 

Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line.  Your timing chip is adhered to the back of your race bib (race number.)  You will receive this number from the registration volunteers when you pick up your shirt/race packet.  Please wear the bib that is assigned to YOU and not to someone else in your family.  Please wear the bib on the FRONT, OUTSIDE of your clothing just above your hips.  If you wear a bib assigned to someone else or do not wear the bib HORIZONTALLY on the front, outside of your clothing, your result may not register and you will be ineligible for awards.

RESULTS will be sent to you electronically upon finishing (if you opt in for that option during registration) and will be available to view here LIVE during the event and after the race.  Please email us if you find an error, in the case that you wore someone else's bib or your age/gender information, name spelling, etc is incorrect.  info@3wraces.com  RESULTS will be posted LIVE during the event on the RESULTS PAGE.

There is an aid station at approximately just past mile 1 on the 5k course, AND just before mile 3. Which means 10k runners will see 2 opportunities for aid That's a significant amount of hydration, for sure!!

Pre-Event Contact

We would love to work with you to feature your product or business with our racers.  There are many ways to be involved and gain exposure, from hosting a packet pick up location or after party, sponsoring a water station, adding a goody or coupon to the goody bag, providing an in-kind donation/sample for the racers on the course or at the finish line, or setting up a booth on race-day at the expo. 

We can feature your business on the event web page, racer emails or social media!  All sponsorship payments must be received before your business is included in any kind of mention or posting.

Please contact our sponsorship team before the race with any questions:

AJ Benefield:
Email: AJ@3WRaces.com

Goody Bag Stuffer

If you have arranged to place something into the Goody Bag, please make sure your 'stuffer' reaches us by the deadline so our volunteers and staff can get it into each racer's goody bag!  Items received after the deadline will not be in the goody bag.

Stuffer Deadline:  FRIDAY before race week: June 30, 2023 by 4:00 PM

Stuffer Quantity: 200 (Subject to change closer to race date.)

Stuffer Address: 3W Races 7960 Hollywood Street, Commerce City, CO 80022

If you would rather drop off in person than mail/ship your items, please email us in advance to make arrangements.
 

Tent/Table Rental:  You will be given approximately 12'x12' of space.  Tents and tables are NOT included, however, some of you have already arranged for table/tent rental from 3W Races.  In that case, your tent and or table will be set for you at your designated space.

A tent rental is $75 and tables are $10 each to rent for the event.  3W will bring the tent/table, set it up at your designated location and tear it down at the end of the event.  If you are interested in this arrangement, please coordinate with us at least one week in advance.
 

Racer Data: 2023  we saw 115 registrants.

Race Day Logistics

TIME: 5:00-6:00AM Vendor Set Up, Race starts at 7:00AM, 10:00AM is Tear Down. The finish line officially closes when the last runner crosses. CLICK HERE for race day schedule.

SURFACE: Concrete OR Grass - dependent on weather. Tent WEIGHTS are recommended.

BOOTH LOCATION:  Please check in the Race Director upon arrival and you will be assigned a location for set up.

PARKING: There is parking near the expo. (Just across the street.)  Load in and then move your vehicle.  All vehicles must be out of the expo/finish line area by 6 AM.  If you have more than one staff member, please carpool! 

RACE DAY RAFFLE: As a perk to our runners and charity partner, those racers that bring 5 donation items or more get entered into a race day raffle for awesome prizes. If you have something you would like to donate for the raffle, let us know! You can bring it on race day or hand it off in advance! 

Race Day Contact

Race Director Direct Number:
AJ Benefield: 303-667-5685
AJ@3WRaces.com

CLICK HERE for an interactive course map.

Course Surface:  Primarily crushed gravel.  About 10% concrete.

Course Cut Off:  The course will close at 9am.  That gives you TWO hours to complete your distance.  You've got this!!  

Restrooms:  Runners pass restrooms TWO TIMES in each loop of the 5k.

Aid stations: Water and electrolyte replacement is offered at 1 water station that will be seen twice on the 5k and 4 times on the 10k

Early Start:  There is no early start for this event.

Yep - Coming Soon!

Pela is moving to MN!

There are multiple opportunities before Race Day to get in on some early bird pricing!

Race day pricing (starting at 4PM the night before) is:

5k: $55

10k: $65

15k: $75

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8:15 - Bib Pick Up & Walk Up Registration

9:00 START - All Distances

9:45 - 5k Awards

10:15 - Finish Line Closes

We are very excited to partner with Food For Hope for this event.  Food for Hope delivers food to local children in Adams County. For this race you have two ways to help out. You can donate online or bring in-kind food donations on race day for a chance to win a raffle prize! High need items are: Cereal, Goldfish crackers, and granola bars.

Either way you choose to help, your generous donations go toward the support of LOCAL Adams County children.  Food for Hope programs include:

Weekend Food Bags: Every week, volunteers meet to put together a bag full of nutritious food for each child enrolled in our elementary school program.  Bags include a vegetable (canned or fresh), a fruit (canned or fresh), whole grains, protein items, and 2 breakfasts/snacks. Volunteers deliver bags to participating schools on Thursday of each week, to be distributed before they leave for the weekend.

School Fuel: Students need snacks at school to maintain focus, keep their energy up, and find success in their classes. Many teachers have reported to us that they use personal finances to purchase extra snacks for their students who are not able to bring one from home. We created this program to provide school day snacks, and alleviate the financial burden from teachers who are providing this on their own.

NEW IN 2022:  We are now supporting 8 In School Food Banks in Adams County!

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