Farmers 5000
Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 09:00am
Wheat Ridge High School
9505 West 32nd Street
$12-$32
The Farmers 5000 is likely one of the very first school-based 5K fundraisers in the state of Colorado. Since 1981, serious racers and weekend warriors alike have been coming to Wheat Ridge High School to run the Farmers 5000! Starting and finishing in front of the school, this race winds through the surrounding neighborhoods making it a true community event. The Farmers 5000 continues to raise money to support school programs while promoting physical fitness and community spirit. All funds from entry fees are given to various educational and special programs within the school. The 5K run and walk, along with a fun run, are open to all!
Registration
Prices below include an online processing fee of $2.00. The actual fee might be slightly higher or lower.
Adult $32.00
Alumni $30.00
High School Student/Jeffco staff $27.00 - includes race shirt
Middle School Student $22.00- includes race shirt
Betty's Runners (runners age 70 and older) - $32.00 - includes race shirt
Virtual run $32.00
Elementary school runners (K-5) $12.00 - includes youth large race shirt
Race shirts can be purchased for an additional $15 with any adult, alumni and virtual run registration.
Runners who registered by August 21 will be guaranteed their shirt size availability on race morning.
Online registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Race day registration is available for an additional $10.
Parking and start line
The race begins and ends on 32nd Ave. directly in front of Wheat Ridge High School.
Participants should park in the lot on the north side of the school, off of Holland St. and south of 37th Ave. NOTE: You will not be able to access the start line or parking lots from 32nd Ave. on race morning.
Course map
The certified course begins and ends at WRHS, winding through the neighborhood streets. Download the course map in the Downloads section below.
Timing
The Farmers 5000 is professionally chip timed.
Awards
Top male runner and top female runner will each receive $100 cash. First and second runners-up will receive gift certificates from BP RunCo . Overall winners are excluded from the age group awards below.
Top 3 Male/Female 5K runners in all categories will receive a gift certificate from Wheat Ridge businesses.
Age Categories: 8 & under; 9-12,13-15, 16-19, every 5 years thereafter, 80 and over.
Race Fee: $12-$32
