Heritage Eagles 5K
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Littleton, Colorado
- Price $30.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the 9th Annual Heritage Eagles 5K on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Littleton, Arapahoe! This spirited event invites runners of all ages to support the Heritage Eagles Cross Country Team while enjoying a fast and scenic race on the legendary Liberty Bell course, a cherished Colorado tradition for over 45 years. With a race start time of 8:00 AM, participants can look forward to a thrilling 5K that winds through picturesque neighborhood streets and smooth crushed gravel paths along the High Line Canal, perfect for achieving a personal record!
But that’s not all! After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in a delicious pancake breakfast courtesy of Flippin Flap Jacks, complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered runners. With $10 from each registration contributing directly to the cross country program, every step taken helps support the team. Don’t miss the chance to compete for custom medals and awards for the top three finishers in each age group, along with special recognition for overall winners. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community camaraderie!
But that’s not all! After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in a delicious pancake breakfast courtesy of Flippin Flap Jacks, complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered runners. With $10 from each registration contributing directly to the cross country program, every step taken helps support the team. Don’t miss the chance to compete for custom medals and awards for the top three finishers in each age group, along with special recognition for overall winners. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR THE EAGLES!
Support the Heritage Eagles Cross Country Team at the 9th Annual Heritage Eagles 5K!
Last years event raised over $3,500 for the team, and with $10 from each registration going directly to the cross country program, every step you take makes a difference.
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Celebrate your finish with a delicious pancake breakfast from Flippin Flap Jackscomplete with sausage and refreshing orange juicefree for all registered participants.
A LEGENDARY COURSE
Race on the famed Liberty Bell course, a Colorado high school cross-country tradition for over 45 years. This fast, scenic route blends neighborhood streets with smooth crushed gravel paths along the High Line Canalperfect for a PR!
Race Day: Saturday, July 18
alarm clock Start Time: 8:00 AM
Heritage High School 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
T-SHIRTS
Add a race T-shirt for $14 when you register.
Order by June 29 to guarantee yours.
Fitted stylesize up for a looser fit.
AWARDS & MEDALS
Top 3 in each age group receives a custom 3.5 die-cast medal with a unique lanyard.
Additional awards for:
Male Overall Winner
Female Overall Winner
AGE GROUP AWARDS TOP 3 IN EACH:
10 & Under Boys/Girls
1112 Boys/Girls
1314 Boys/Girls
1519 Boys/Girls
2029 Male/Female
3039 Male/Female
4049 Male/Female
5059 Male/Female
6069 Male/Female
70+ Male/Female
Thats 62 total medals awarded on race day!
RACE DAY DETAILS
Registration: $40 (race day registration available)
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, July 17th 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Heritage High School
Race Day Opens at 7:00 AM
Parking: Available in the Heritage High School parking lot.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
You will be able to pick up your timing bib and race shirt beginning at 7:00 a.m. on race morning at the race start. Runners should expect lines and pre-race pickup is encouraged.
COURSE INFO
Course Type: Liberty Bell out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 72 ft
Elevation Loss: 128 ft
down arrow Min Elevation: 5,434 ft
up arrow Max Elevation: 5,521 ft
Support the Heritage Eagles Cross Country Team at the 9th Annual Heritage Eagles 5K!
Last years event raised over $3,500 for the team, and with $10 from each registration going directly to the cross country program, every step you take makes a difference.
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Celebrate your finish with a delicious pancake breakfast from Flippin Flap Jackscomplete with sausage and refreshing orange juicefree for all registered participants.
A LEGENDARY COURSE
Race on the famed Liberty Bell course, a Colorado high school cross-country tradition for over 45 years. This fast, scenic route blends neighborhood streets with smooth crushed gravel paths along the High Line Canalperfect for a PR!
Race Day: Saturday, July 18
alarm clock Start Time: 8:00 AM
Heritage High School 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
T-SHIRTS
Add a race T-shirt for $14 when you register.
Order by June 29 to guarantee yours.
Fitted stylesize up for a looser fit.
AWARDS & MEDALS
Top 3 in each age group receives a custom 3.5 die-cast medal with a unique lanyard.
Additional awards for:
Male Overall Winner
Female Overall Winner
AGE GROUP AWARDS TOP 3 IN EACH:
10 & Under Boys/Girls
1112 Boys/Girls
1314 Boys/Girls
1519 Boys/Girls
2029 Male/Female
3039 Male/Female
4049 Male/Female
5059 Male/Female
6069 Male/Female
70+ Male/Female
Thats 62 total medals awarded on race day!
RACE DAY DETAILS
Registration: $40 (race day registration available)
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, July 17th 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Heritage High School
Race Day Opens at 7:00 AM
Parking: Available in the Heritage High School parking lot.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
You will be able to pick up your timing bib and race shirt beginning at 7:00 a.m. on race morning at the race start. Runners should expect lines and pre-race pickup is encouraged.
COURSE INFO
Course Type: Liberty Bell out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 72 ft
Elevation Loss: 128 ft
down arrow Min Elevation: 5,434 ft
up arrow Max Elevation: 5,521 ft
Races
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Heritage Eagles 5K
Incl. $2.90 Fee & Purchase of T-Shirt Is Optional
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$30.40
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