Donkey Creek Summer Solstice

Thursday, June 22, 2023 Past event
8:30 PM MDT
Gillette, Wyoming
$16.90–$27.50 · 2 races
1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Donkey Creek Summer Solstice on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Gillette, Campbell! This vibrant event features a scenic 5K race along the picturesque Donkey Creek Pathway, beginning at the Gillette College Tech Center. Runners will enjoy a delightful route that leads to the beautiful Dalbey Fishing Lake, where they will loop around the water before returning to the tech center.

For the younger participants, there's a kids fun run that promises excitement as it takes place across the Gillette College Bridge, looping around the main campus courtyard before heading back. With pre-registration fees of just $25 for the 5K and $15 for the kids run until June 16, and the inclusion of a race shirt, this is an event you won't want to miss! Join us to celebrate the summer solstice while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for local high school seniors. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day of community spirit and outdoor adventure!

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Races

  • Donkey Creek 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:30 PM MDT

    $27.50

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  • Donkey Creek Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:15 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 Gillette College Tech Center. The route continues to Dalbey Fishing lake where runners will loop around the lake before getting back on the Donkey Creek Pathway to head back to the Tech Center.

The kids fun run will also start at the Gillette College Tech center, run across the Gillette College Bridge to the main campus building where they will complete a loop of the courtyard before heading back across the bridge to the start.

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.

There are no public restrooms on site. We are not affiliated with Gillette College and will not have access to their restrooms.

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

Location

3251 S 4-J Rd, Gillette, 82718, WY, United States

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