Westy Half & 5k

Join the WESTY HALF and 5k this fall!

The Hometown Race Series features half marathons and 5k distance events in outlying communities outside the Denver and Boulder metro areas. 

Whatever distance you're ready to tackle, we'll be there with you to celebrate at the finish line!  This is one of the few 5k events where FINISHER MEDALS are awarded to each participant.  Go home with proof of your pride and show off that bling!

7:00 - Registration, Late Packet Pick Up & Expo Opens
8:00 - Half Marathon Start
9:00am- 5k Start
9:30 - Half Marathon Overall Awards
9:45- 5k Awards
10:15 - Half Marathon Age Group Awards
11:30 - Finish Line & Expo Closes

Stay warm. Avoid race-day lines. Get your packet in advance.

Date: Oct 9

Time:4-7pm 
Location: Road Runner Sports
Address: 10442 Town Center Dr, Ste 300, Westminster, CO 80021

*Packet Pick Up dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Picking up for a friend?
Yes! You can pick up a friend or family member's packet (or have someone else pick up your packet)! Just tell us their name and we'll get you on your way! 

APPU FAQs:
Yes, you can pick up for a friend or send someone to pick up for you!
Yes, we will accept walk up registrations during advanced packet pick up.
Yes, you can pick up your packet during advanced packet pick up even if you just signed up!

TBD

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 marketing team before the race with any questions:

Marketing Contact:
AJ Benefield 
Email: AJ@3Wraces.com

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 $95 and tables are $20 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 Demographics:  In 2019, there were 241 registrants in this event. This doesn't include volunteers and spectators. In 2020, the in-person event was cancelled due to covid but we had a virtual event. 2022 will be a 8th year event. We have had between 235 and 326 participants for all the years except 2020. We expect 300-375 participants for the 2022 event.

34% Male
66% Female

4%   18 and Under
15%   19-29
31%   30's
28%   40's
18%   50-64
4%   65 and Over

Race Day Logistics

TIME: 6:00-6:30 AM Expo opens for Vendor Set Up , Race starts at 8:00 AM, 11:30 is Tear Down. The finish line officially closes when the last runner crosses. 

SURFACE: Grassy Lawn. Tent WEIGHTS are recommended.  Stakes are NOT allowed in this park.

BOOTH LOCATION: The expo is at the Westminster Promenade just south of the Westin Hotel

POWER/WIFI: No power of WiFi

PARKING: Parking is available 

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:
AJ Benefield, Race Director: 303-667-5685
Email: AJ@3WRaces.com

Support (Hydration/Toilets): There is no water station on the 5k course.  Half Marathon racers will see aid stations a total of 5 times at approximately miles 2.5, 4.6 7. 8.5 and 11.3.  Water and electrolyte replacement drink will also be offered in the start/finish expo area.

Portajohns are located at the expo parking area as well as on the course at Half Marathon locations 3.55 miles and 9.7 miles.

Energy Gels will be available at the mile 8.5 and 11.3 aid station.

Aid stations will have water and an electrolyte replacement drink. There are cups at the aid stations on the course.  There are NO CUPS at the finish line.  There is drinking water available at the finish line. Please bring your water bottle!

Course Surface: The Westy Half/5k will take place on the Big Dry Creek Trail.  This trail has gravel, dirt, and paved portions.  It is acceptable for strollers.  Dogs on leashes are welcome on this course.

The half marathon will follow a 'bow tie' style course, running west to a turnaround, then back near the start line, past the expo area and out to the east to a turnaround point where you will turn around and then return to the finish line.  The 5k course is pure out and back running north east from the start line to a turnaround point and then running back exactly how you left to the finish line.

13.1 Course Map-2025 Map

5k Course Map- 2025 Map

CUP FREE FINISH: All 3W Races events maintain a cup free finish area.  This means that water will be available for refilling your personal water bottles.  Bins for holding your water bottle near the Finish Line will be available on race day morning.  Biodegradable, cups will be used on the course, but no disposable cups will be available at the finish line. Thank you!

WALKERS: Walkers and joggers should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left.  Walkers, please keep your groups down to two abreast so that others may pass you.  

Since the Half Marathon course is open for 3 hours and 30 minutes, some walkers may desire to start EARLIER than the official start time so you can return to the finish before the finish line and expo close.  You may start up to 60 minutes early, and must notify the race director in advance that you wish to do so.  

Please note that aid stations are operational and course marshals are officially on duty at the time the regularly scheduled half marathon begins and may not be operational when walkers first pass.

EDITING PROFILE: Use the following links to...
 Fix Typo/Update Info  
 Change Shirt Size/"Giveaway"  
 Resend Confirmation Email/Receipt  

Groups/Teams Of 5 Or More
When you have a group of five or more, everyone saves $5! 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. (Click here for info on how to create a team.)-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)!
​Cool, huh? Teams must be created or joined at time of registration. Team Rewards/Refunds will not be awarded retroactively. I.E: you must sign up for a team at registration to be eligible for the $5 discount or refund.
Click here for info on how to join a team when registering.

My coupon code/voucher isn't working; what do I do?  Thanks for your patience, this is an easy fix. First, DO NOT complete your registration. Please email us the voucher/coupon code, a little info on where you got it, and if applicable, a picture of the voucher/gift certificate. We'll get back to you shortly and look into why the code may not be working! If you're on a time crunch because of a price increase, don't worry, we'll honor it when we fix your code. 

DOGS & STROLLERS: Your well behaved, leashed dog and well behaved, belted in child in a stroller are welcome at this event.

Headphones? Yes, you may run with headphones. We just ask that you leave one ear bud out or have the volume low enough to hear important announcements at the start/finish and volunteer/course marshal directions on the course!

​Can my child run with me? Do I have to register them/pay for them? Of course your kiddo can participate! 

If your child stays in the stroller the whole race, no, you do NOT have to register them as a separate participant. 

Our rule is, if they are using their own two feet to participate in one of our races, then, YES, you do need to register them. This is due to safety, participant counts for city permits and calculation of materials needed for the race!

COURSE SURFACE & SUPPORT (AID STATIONS & TOILETS) Learn more about the courses on the Course Information Page!

TRANSFER DISTANCE/CANCEL REGISTRATION: Race registration fees are non-refundable.  If you already registered and will not be racing with us on race day, you are still welcome to pick up your packet (shirt, bib, goody bag) during advanced packet pick up.
Transferring from distance to distance on the same race day can be done through the registration site directly for no additional fee other than the difference in pricing, if any.  Log in to RunSignUp.com and click on the appropriate 'Transfer' tab at the top of the page. You can also transfer to another runner through that link.
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If you are part of the packaged registration for the Hometown Race Series, you may NOT transfer to another participant or apply your registration toward future events.
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If you want to transfer your registration to a different DATE of a 3W owned event, you can also do this through your RunSignUp account for a $15 fee. We will allow this when requested at least 72 hours BEFORE the start of the event.  Run Sign Up will take what you paid, less the $15, and apply to another 3W Races Event date in the same calendar year that you select.
 
 Switch Distances/"Events" = CLICK HERE

Transfer to another runner  = CLICK HERE
 
 Transfer to another 3W owned event / "race"  = CLICK HERE

WEATHER:  The race will not be postponed or cancelled due to weather unless something SEVERE is happening such as lightning storm, tornado or white-out conditions.  If that is the case, announcements will be made on our Facebook page and on the race webpage in addition to racer email communication.  99.9% of the time, the race will go on as scheduled.

Active Military Discount: Yes!  Send us your rank and branch to info@3WRaces.com and request a military discount code.  We'll send you a 10% off code that you use on all 3W events throughout the calendar year in which it is requested. (Does not apply to 'packaged or bundled' races or virtual events.)  You'll also receive special use instructions in the email at that time! Notes: may be required to show proof at time of packet pick up! Also, the 10% off code will not be valid for the HOMETOWN PACKAGE. 

Make it a full weekend and get a special Westy Half & 5k room rate at Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver North/Westminster. 

Nov: 13.1 = $50 / 5k = $25
Dec - Feb: 13.1 = $55 / 5k = $30
Mar - May: 13.1 = $60 / 5k = $35
Jun - Sept: 13.1 = $65 / 5k = $40
Oct until night before event @ 4PM: 13.1 = $70 / 5k = $45
Race Day: 13.1 = $80 / 5k = $55
Youth aged 14 and under receive $10 off registration fees for 5k during ONLINE registration.

GROUPS: 
Join a TEAM during registration and when your group reaches 5 or more members, everyone gets $5 off!  (See FAQ for details.)  Discounts honored ONLINE only in advance of race day..

This event is part of the Hometown Race Series.  Save on PACKAGED registration for multiple events - CLICK HERE to learn more.

Want to win some cool stuff including 3W Races vouchers, gift cards, and gear from our sponsors?  Bring 5 or more items to donate to Growing Home on race day and you'll be entered into the exclusive race day raffle!! Drop off items before you run at the charity table near the 3W Race's tent in the expo. After you race, view the RAFFLE board at the registration tent to see if your bib number was pulled for a prize!

Growing Home's Current Need:

•  Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Barsoap
• Handsoap
• Babywipes
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Pull-ups(4t,5t,6t)
• Diapers(sizes4&5)
• Feminine hygiene products
• 

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Sneakers4Funds to provide you with a socially responsible way to donate your gently worn, used or new sneakers and running shoes to a good cause we support! The sneakers will help benefit Growing Home as well as give a hand up, not a handout, to micro-enterprises in 25 developing countries. The athletic shoes will be kept out of landfills where they can take decades to fully decompose. Visit Sneakers4Funds to learn more!

It's super simple! All you need to do is bring your lightly worn athletic shoes and sneakers to the race (either race day or at packet pick up). We collect them and mail them and a donation is made to Growing Home! 

Please donate only gently worn, used, and new athletic shoes.  These sneakers, trainers, and other athletic shoes will be worn again by people in developing nations, so please make sure there are no holes or soles falling off and that they are in wearable condition.  Dress shoes, sandals, brown shoes, flip flops, cleats, etc. and other shoes that are NOT athletic shoes will NOT be accepted. 

Please tie your shoes together or put a rubber band around the pair! 

Medals for all finishers! 2024 Shirt Design- Shirt color may vary depending on size and shirt material.

These are moisture wicking technical tees.  V Neck for women's cut and crew neck for unisex sizing.

Women's Sizing:

Men's (Unisex) Sizing:

In the final days before the event, some shirt sizes may sell out.  Available sizes will show during registration and a 'no shirt' option for a reduced fee will be offered.  If you would like to exchange shirt sizes or purchase a shirt on race day, please come to the 3W Races tent after all events have started and trade or purchase at that time from whatever supply may remain.

Half Marathon:  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.

VIRTUAL FAQS
All questions related to the in-person Erie event can be found by visiting the race FAQ page http://westyhalf.com/faqs.html for more information. 

VIRTUAL related questions/answers are below:

See the Race Info Page for the most recent information regarding this event and health protocols.

WHEN should I run this?
-> You can run this ANYTIME you desire!  Many participants will be running on the originally scheduled date/weekend, October 25, but that’s the benefit of a virtual event.  Only the RACE is virtual – the RUN is REAL, WHENEVER you choose to do it.  Want to run now?  That’s fine! Need to wait? That's fine, too.

WHERE should I run this?
-> That is 100% your choice.  You can run outside anywhere you'd like or take your miles to the treadmill!  If you choose to run outdoors, please take every precaution ordered in your area. 

HOW should I run this?
-> Run any way that works for you!  If you’re signed up for the 13.1 mile race and your training has been thrown out of whack by recent events, then split it up!  Need to walk a mile a day for a couple of days to earn it?  Then do that!  

How do I report my TIME?
->Virtual results submission links for each distance is active. now  You’ll be able to submit YOUR time through THIS LINK until November 15th. 

Are TIMES verified?
-> No.  For the virtual event, times reported are on the ‘honor system’. 

WILL RESULTS be posted?
-> You bet! As more and more people submit their time, 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.  

HOW will I get my SWAG?
-> It will be sent through USPS.  If your address associated with this race is outdated, EMAIL US IMMEDIATELY, info@westyhalf.com We also recommend you update your profile too, but this will only affect FUTURE registrations. 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.

WHEN will I get my SWAG?
-> Swag will be mailed the week of October 19th.

I paid more for the in-person event but see that the virtual event is cheaper.
-> Your registration fee is guaranteed until 12/31/2022. That means, if you wish to transfer out of the Westy event into another event, the fee you paid will go towards the new event. You may also request a voucher worth what you paid to use in the future. IF you decide to stay in the VIRTUAL event and you paid more than $40, you will receive a voucher for the difference of what you paid via email after October 25th.

Every registrant may select a gender specific t shirt option and every finisher receives a FINISHER MEDAL (Half Marathon AND 5k distances! Shirt colors may vary)

Growing Home is dedicated to creating a thriving and equitable north Denver metro area, one family at a time. Our participant-centered approach to strengthening families, nurturing children and connecting community fills a critical gap for families and children who are experiencing immediate and long-term barriers to stability and success. Through evidenced-based programs, we improve outcomes for children, their parents and their community. Our model makes us a leader in the two-generation approach to poverty alleviation and community equity.

We are proud to partner with Sneakers4Funds! When you donate your gently used or new athletic shoes at the race, a donation is made to our charity partner, Growing Home! 

Bring your shoes on Race day and drop then in the Sneaker4Fund box near the registration tent! Click here for more info!