Gummball 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Brighton, Colorado
- Price $33.05
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Gummball 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in beautiful Brighton, Colorado, as we honor the legacy of fallen Deputy Heath Gumm. This uplifting event, held at Adams County Regional Park, invites runners and walkers of all ages to come together in support of law enforcement and to celebrate the spirit of community. Participants can choose to race in the 5K, with registration options starting at just $10 for racers 12 and under, and $30 for those 13 and older.
Don't miss out on the chance to secure your race shirt by registering before September 6, 2026! With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this event is not just about racing—it's about coming together to make a difference. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits supporting law enforcement and first responders, including the Colorado Police Canine Association. Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, your participation helps honor Deputy Gumm's memory and supports vital community initiatives. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose!
Don't miss out on the chance to secure your race shirt by registering before September 6, 2026! With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this event is not just about racing—it's about coming together to make a difference. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits supporting law enforcement and first responders, including the Colorado Police Canine Association. Whether you're racing to win or walking for fun, your participation helps honor Deputy Gumm's memory and supports vital community initiatives. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose!
Organiser's Description
9TH ANNUAL GUMMBALL 5K - IN HONOR OF FALLEN DEPUTY HEATH GUMM
The Gummball 5K will be run in honor of our fallen brother, Deputy Heath Gumm.
He paid the ultimate sacrifice on January 24, 2018. Within his five years with the Adams County Sheriffs Office, its clear Deputy Gumm touched the lives of not only his colleagues, but the lives of the citizens he served.
Our hope for this year's race is that everyone who supports law enforcement and the legacy of Deputy Gumm can have a chance to get out and run or walk together.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$30- RACERS 13+ (SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH ENTRY BY SEPTEMBER 6, 2026. NO SHIRT/SWAG BAG AFTER THIS DATE.)
$10- RACERS 12 AND UNDER (SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH ENTRY BY SEPTEMBER 6, 2026. NO SHIRT/SWAG BAG AFTER THIS DATE.)
FREE- RACERS 12 AND UNDER NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED - (NO SHIRT/SWAG BAG/BIB)
REGISTRATION
Team Registrations Available (Select your own team name and register under this information)
Registration will remain open until September 18, 2026 at 4:00pm
Registration will re-open on September 19, 2026 for DAY OF RACERS.
**IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR RACE ON SCHEDULE, PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:15 FOR REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION IS LOCATED UNDER THE PAVILION.
PACKET PICK UP
Adams County Sheriff's Office- Substation Lobby: 4201 E. 72ND AVE. COMMERCE CITY, 80022
PACKET PICK UP FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 FROM 3PM-5PM
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICKUP, PLEASE SEND A FELLOW RACER TO GET YOUR ITEMS.
SHIRTS/SWAG BAGS NOT PICKED UP AT PACKET PICK-UP OR ON RACE DAY WILL BE FORFEITED.
RACE DAY LOCATION
Adams County Regional Park (Pavilion A- Parking in back of fairgrounds)
9755 Henderson Road
Brighton, CO 80601
RACE AWARDS
Top 2 males 18+
Top 2 Females 18+
Top Teen Female 13-17
Top Teen Male 13-17
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please share your race day photos with us on our Gummball 5K Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HeathGumm5KOfficial] page!
In honor of his adventurous lifestyle and spirit, we are looking to connect with businesses and organizations to help us fund and support the 9th Annual Gummball 5K. If you would like to be a race sponsor, please get in contact with us. We would love to create a partnership with you and your business.
Proceeds from the race are donated to non-profits that support law enforcement/first responders and those whom Heath was a supporter of. The success of the Gummball 5K would not be possible without support from the generous people like you and your organizations. Together we make an impact larger than individual efforts. Lives are touched, our community is strengthened.
A PORTION OF THIS YEARS RACE WILL BENEFIT THE COLORADO POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION [https://coloradopolicek9.org/about/].
Nonprofit 501(c)3 The Deputy Heath Gumm Foundation
The Gummball 5K will be run in honor of our fallen brother, Deputy Heath Gumm.
He paid the ultimate sacrifice on January 24, 2018. Within his five years with the Adams County Sheriffs Office, its clear Deputy Gumm touched the lives of not only his colleagues, but the lives of the citizens he served.
Our hope for this year's race is that everyone who supports law enforcement and the legacy of Deputy Gumm can have a chance to get out and run or walk together.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$30- RACERS 13+ (SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH ENTRY BY SEPTEMBER 6, 2026. NO SHIRT/SWAG BAG AFTER THIS DATE.)
$10- RACERS 12 AND UNDER (SHIRT GUARANTEED WITH ENTRY BY SEPTEMBER 6, 2026. NO SHIRT/SWAG BAG AFTER THIS DATE.)
FREE- RACERS 12 AND UNDER NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED - (NO SHIRT/SWAG BAG/BIB)
REGISTRATION
Team Registrations Available (Select your own team name and register under this information)
Registration will remain open until September 18, 2026 at 4:00pm
Registration will re-open on September 19, 2026 for DAY OF RACERS.
**IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR RACE ON SCHEDULE, PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:15 FOR REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION IS LOCATED UNDER THE PAVILION.
PACKET PICK UP
Adams County Sheriff's Office- Substation Lobby: 4201 E. 72ND AVE. COMMERCE CITY, 80022
PACKET PICK UP FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 FROM 3PM-5PM
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICKUP, PLEASE SEND A FELLOW RACER TO GET YOUR ITEMS.
SHIRTS/SWAG BAGS NOT PICKED UP AT PACKET PICK-UP OR ON RACE DAY WILL BE FORFEITED.
RACE DAY LOCATION
Adams County Regional Park (Pavilion A- Parking in back of fairgrounds)
9755 Henderson Road
Brighton, CO 80601
RACE AWARDS
Top 2 males 18+
Top 2 Females 18+
Top Teen Female 13-17
Top Teen Male 13-17
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please share your race day photos with us on our Gummball 5K Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HeathGumm5KOfficial] page!
In honor of his adventurous lifestyle and spirit, we are looking to connect with businesses and organizations to help us fund and support the 9th Annual Gummball 5K. If you would like to be a race sponsor, please get in contact with us. We would love to create a partnership with you and your business.
Proceeds from the race are donated to non-profits that support law enforcement/first responders and those whom Heath was a supporter of. The success of the Gummball 5K would not be possible without support from the generous people like you and your organizations. Together we make an impact larger than individual efforts. Lives are touched, our community is strengthened.
A PORTION OF THIS YEARS RACE WILL BENEFIT THE COLORADO POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION [https://coloradopolicek9.org/about/].
Nonprofit 501(c)3 The Deputy Heath Gumm Foundation
Races
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Gummball 5K - in Honor of Fallen Deputy Heath Gumm
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt and Swag Bag
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$33.05
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