Donkey Creek Summer Solstice

Friday, June 20, 2025 Past event
6:15 PM MDT
Gillette, Wyoming
$16.90–$27.50 · 2 races
1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and outdoor fun at the Donkey Creek Summer Solstice on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Gillette, Campbell! This vibrant event features a thrilling 5K race along the picturesque Donkey Creek Pathway, kicking off at the Dalbey Park Lions Point Shelter. Runners will enjoy a scenic route that takes them under Hwy 59, past the Gillette College Tech Center, and back to the park, with a unique loop around the Fishing Lake. For our younger participants, there’s a delightful 1K kids fun run that also starts and finishes at the Lions Point Shelter.

Don’t miss out on the post-race hot dog feed, perfect for recharging after your run! Pre-registration for the 5K is just $25 until June 16, and $30 on race day, while the kids run is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event. Everyone who registers will receive a shirt, and all proceeds will support a scholarship fund for local high school seniors. Join us for a day of health, happiness, and community connection at this fantastic summer celebration!

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  • Donkey Creek Summer Solstice 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    6:30 PM MDT

    $27.50

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  • Donkey Creek Summer Solstice Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    6:15 PM MDT

    $16.90

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Organiser's description

Donkey Creek Summer Solstice 5K takes place along the Donkey Creek Pathway, starting at the Dalbey Park Lions Point Shelter. The route heads west and will take you under Hwy 59 towards Gillette College Tech Center. Once you reach the Tech Center, you will turn around and head back to Dalbey Park under the Hwy 59 bridge, looping south around the Fishing lake and finishing by running over the bridge back to Lions Point Shelter.

The kids fun run 1K will also start and end at the Dalbey Park Lions Point Shelter.

Join us for a hot dog feed after the run.

Pre-registration fees for the 5K are $25 until June 16. Race day registration is $30. Pre-registration fees for the kids run are $15 until June 16. Race day registration is $20 for the kids run.

Shirt is included with registration.

Public restrooms are on site at the park.

All proceeds will go towards a scholarship fund for local high school seniors.

Location

900 Edwards St, Gillette, 82718, WY, United States

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