2026 Five Star 5K, Mile of Smiles, and Wellness Festival

  • Date Sat 9th May 2026
  • Time 8:15AM MDT
  • Location Brighton, Colorado
  • Price $5.00 - $30.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant 2026 Five Star 5K, Mile of Smiles, and Wellness Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in beautiful Brighton at Adams. This exciting event offers a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together in celebration of health and wellness. Participants can choose between the exhilarating Five Star 5K run/walk/roll and the inclusive Mile of Smiles, perfect for all ages and abilities. The 5K will kick off at 8:15 AM, followed by the Mile of Smiles at 9:45 AM, with awards and recognitions throughout the morning.

The Wellness Festival runs from 8 AM to 11 AM, featuring family-friendly activities, food samples, and valuable information from local vendors and community organizations. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day of fun with your friends and family, this event is not to be missed! All funds raised will support wellness programs in Adams 12 schools, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t forget to pick up your race bib and shirt ahead of time for a smooth start to your day. Mark your calendars and get ready to run, smile, and celebrate at this fantastic community event!

Organiser's Description

PACKET/T-SHIRT PICKUP INFORMATION

Race bibs, shirts, and bags will be available for pickup at the Adams 12 Educational Support Center (1500 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241) Training Center in the Pinon Pine room (main hallway).

* Thursday, May 7, noon-6pm
* Friday, May 8, 7am-1pm

Materials can also be picked up on May 9, but you are highly encouraged to pick up prior to the day of the event. Please note that if you registered after the April 17 t-shirt deadline, t-shirt inventory and sizes are not guaranteed and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you will be picking up for a school group or other large team, please send an email to Lisle.M.Reed@adams12.org prior to May 7 with your anticipated pickup date and time so that we have everything ready for you!



EVENT SCHEDULE - TIMES WILL BE ADJUSTED AS NEEDED

7:00-7:45 - Same-Day Packet Pickup and Registration
7:45 - Community Stretch
8:00 - A Word from Our Sponsor
8:05 - Land Acknowledgment
8:10 - National Anthem and Presentation of the Colors
8:15 - Five Star 5K
9:00 - Awards
9:15 - Aim for the Stars Scholarship Recognition
9:45 - Mile of Smiles

TRAFFIC AND PARKING

Traffic and parking will be impacted by construction at the park again this year. More information to come, but as always, allow enough time to walk to the race start from the parking lot, carpool if you can, and be patient with your fellow humans.

WHAT TO BRING/WHAT NOT TO BRING

* Although this year's event is in May, this is Colorado, so please come prepared! This is a Rain, Snow, or Shine event and refunds will not be available due to weather or non-attendance.
* This year we will have food trucks again! We will also have cuties and chocolate milk at the finish line, and there will be several water stations along the route, at the finish line, and at the Wellness Festival.
* Strollers are welcome.
* Dogs are discouraged due to the size of the event as well as park restrictions.

ADAPTIVE DEVICES/EXTRA ASSISTANCE NEEDED

Please email Lisle.M.Reed@adams12.org if you will be using an adaptive device or need additional assistance, so that we can connect you with the person who will be your point of contact on the day of the event!



WELLNESS FESTIVAL
This year's Wellness Festival will be from 8am-11am in the grassy area by the start and finish. Vendors and community organizations will have family-friendly cultural and athletic activities, food samples, giveaways, and information for everyone (open to all - you do not need to be registered for the race to attend).



Adams 12 Five Star Schools is invested in the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach to education and is committed to ensuring that all students are safe, supported, healthy, engaged, and challenged.

This event is an opportunity for the Five Star Community to come together and celebrate this commitment to the overall well-being of our students, families, staff, and community. All funds raised will go toward enhancing wellness programs in Adams 12 schools.

_MILE OF SMILES (1 MILE INCLUSIVE ROUTE FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES): _

* Free registration for students who attend a Title I school in Adams 12
* $5 for all other participants
* Soft cotton t-shirt included with registration

_5K RUN/WALK/ROLL: _

* Free registration for students who attend a Title I school in Adams 12 OR who take classes at either Future Forward campus (sponsored by the Five Star Education Foundation)
* $15 for all other youth 21 years and younger
* $20 for Adams 12 employees and retirees (use coupon code AD12TEAM at check-out)
* $30 for all other adults 22 and older (see opportunities for discounts below)
* 25% discount for family registrations (four or more immediate family members living at the same address - use coupon code 2022FAM at check-out)
* $10 for military veterans - use coupon code VET at check-out
* Free registration for active duty military, and military recruits - use coupon code ACTIVEDUTY at check-out
* Soft cotton t-shirt included with registration

If you cannot afford the registration fee, please send an email to ad12fivestar5k@gmail.com.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools est'a comprometido la uni'on educativa con Toda la Escuela, Toda la Comunidad y Todos los ni~nos (siglas en ingl'es WSCC) y est'a comprometido asegurar que todos los estudiantes est'en seguros, apoyados, saludables, comprometidos y desafiados. Este evento es una oportunidad para que el Comunidad Five Star colabore y celebre este compromiso del bien estar general de nuestros estudiantes, las familias y la comunidad. Todos los fondos recaudados se usaran para aumentar los programas de bien estar en Adams 12 schools.

_MILE OF SMILES (RUTA INCLUSIVA DE 1 MILLA PARA TODAS LAS EDADES Y HABILIDADES):_

* Matriculaci'on gratuita para estudiantes que asisten a una escuela primaria de T'itulo I
* $5 para todos los dem'as participantes
* Camiseta incluida con la inscripci'on

_5K CORRER/CAMINAR/RODAR:_

* Matr'icula gratuita para estudiantes que asisten a una escuela de T'itulo I en Adams 12 O que toman clases en cualquiera de los campus de Future Forward (patrocinado por Five Star Education Foundation)
* $15 para todos los dem'as j'ovenes de 21 a~nos o menos
* $20 para los empleados de Adams 12 o empleados que se han jubilado de Adams 12 - usar c'odigo AD12TEAM
* $30 para todos los adultos mayores de 22 a~nos (consulte las oportunidades de descuentos a continuaci'on)
* 25% de descuento para registros familiares (cuatro o m'as miembros de la familia inmediata con la misma direcci'on - usar c'odigo 2022FAM)
* $10 por veteranos militares - usar c'odigo VET
* Matriculaci'on gratuito para reclutas militares y militares en servicio activo - usar c'odigo ACTIVEDUTY
* Camiseta de material de rendimiento incluida con la inscripci'on

Si no puede pagar la tarifa de registro, env'ie un correo electr'onico a ad12fivestar5k@gmail.com.

Races

  • Five Star 5K Run/Walk/Roll

    Incl. After April 17, T-Shirt Inventory Is No Longer Guaranteed.

    Sat 9th May 2026 (8:15AM MDT)

    $30.00

    CLOSED
    Please note that t-shirt inventory/sizes are no longer guaranteed after April 17. Those who register after April 17 will receive t-shirts on a first come, first serve basis at packet pick-up.
  • Mile of Smiles

    Incl. After April 17, T-Shirt Inventory Is No Longer Guaranteed.

    Sat 9th May 2026 (9:30AM MDT)

    $5.00

    CLOSED
    Please note that t-shirt inventory/sizes are no longer guaranteed after April 17. Those who register after April 17 will receive t-shirts on a first come, first serve basis at packet pick-up.

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Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, 80601, CO, United States

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