Mile High Rescue fourth annual 5K! Running for Rescues!
- Date Sun 25th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the fun at the fourth annual Mile High Rescue 5K event, "Running for Rescues," taking place on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Englewood, Arapahoe! This vibrant and family-friendly event invites participants to run, walk, or trot while supporting a noble cause: the rescue of horses from abusive and neglectful environments. Choose between a scenic 5K trail course or a shorter 1-mile option, with the official course open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Participants will receive a course map, an event t-shirt, and the chance to track their run using the RaceJoy app. After completing the race, enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, delicious snacks, and refreshments, including Kona Ice! Don't miss the opportunity to meet and interact with adorable rescue animals, including Hopscotch, the rescue pony. With early bird pricing available until September 8th, grab your tickets now and be part of this heartwarming event that also offers virtual participation options. All proceeds will directly benefit the horses in need, helping to ensure they find loving forever homes. Come out for a day of fun, fitness, and compassion!
Participants will receive a course map, an event t-shirt, and the chance to track their run using the RaceJoy app. After completing the race, enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, delicious snacks, and refreshments, including Kona Ice! Don't miss the opportunity to meet and interact with adorable rescue animals, including Hopscotch, the rescue pony. With early bird pricing available until September 8th, grab your tickets now and be part of this heartwarming event that also offers virtual participation options. All proceeds will directly benefit the horses in need, helping to ensure they find loving forever homes. Come out for a day of fun, fitness, and compassion!
Organiser's Description
Are you ready to have a fun time with your family by running, walking or trotting, to interact with beautiful horses and farm animals all the while supporting a good cause, at the Mile High Rescue fourth annual 5K! You can enjoy the trail safely on your own time; the official course will be set and marked from 8 a.m. through 12 p.m. on September 29, 2024.
Registrants will receive the trail 5K course map or 1 mile course map, interactive run tracking with RaceJoy(R) app, an event t-shirt, and an opportunity to meet and interact with the Mile High Rescue team and even some of our race sponsors. What is even more fun is after you finish the race there will be a DJ spinning some tunes, snacks and refreshments (Kona Ice will be there from 10:30 am to 12 noon) to enjoy and have a chance to meet and pet Hopscotch our rescue pony! All registrants will receive an event T-shirt! The top runners for both Male and Female categories will win a $50 Gift Certificate from Fleet Feet, and various other prizes.
You need that cup of java! Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite this year from 8 am to 12 noon!
For those of you who aren't able to come onsite but still want to participate ... don't fret, we still have the 5K and 1 Mile options available virtually! This is offered through RaceJoy(R) app!
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8TH!! Cost is $35 for adults over age 19; $25 for kids aged 11 - 18 and free for kids 10 and under. On September 9th the price will increase by $5. All proceeds from the event will benefit the rescue horses who were saved from ABUSIVE AND NEGLECTFUL ENVIRONMENTS. Mile High Rescue's vision is to place each of these horses in loving and forever homes. In addition, Mile High Rescue provides support to horse owners in need and ensure each placement is successful for both horse and owner.
COVID Precautions - We will be following all state and local COVID-19 precautions. Which means the race will be at your leisure from 8 am - 12 pm. Due to this open time frame it will allow the race to be run in waves. There will be hand sanitizing stations on site.
Registrants will receive the trail 5K course map or 1 mile course map, interactive run tracking with RaceJoy(R) app, an event t-shirt, and an opportunity to meet and interact with the Mile High Rescue team and even some of our race sponsors. What is even more fun is after you finish the race there will be a DJ spinning some tunes, snacks and refreshments (Kona Ice will be there from 10:30 am to 12 noon) to enjoy and have a chance to meet and pet Hopscotch our rescue pony! All registrants will receive an event T-shirt! The top runners for both Male and Female categories will win a $50 Gift Certificate from Fleet Feet, and various other prizes.
You need that cup of java! Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite this year from 8 am to 12 noon!
For those of you who aren't able to come onsite but still want to participate ... don't fret, we still have the 5K and 1 Mile options available virtually! This is offered through RaceJoy(R) app!
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8TH!! Cost is $35 for adults over age 19; $25 for kids aged 11 - 18 and free for kids 10 and under. On September 9th the price will increase by $5. All proceeds from the event will benefit the rescue horses who were saved from ABUSIVE AND NEGLECTFUL ENVIRONMENTS. Mile High Rescue's vision is to place each of these horses in loving and forever homes. In addition, Mile High Rescue provides support to horse owners in need and ensure each placement is successful for both horse and owner.
COVID Precautions - We will be following all state and local COVID-19 precautions. Which means the race will be at your leisure from 8 am - 12 pm. Due to this open time frame it will allow the race to be run in waves. There will be hand sanitizing stations on site.
Races
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Running for Rescues! 5K - Onsite
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS SOONCome to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 5K Course. Date is September 29th. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure. -
Running for Rescues! 1 Mile Fun Run - Onsite
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS SOONCome to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 1 Mile Course. Date is September 29th. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure. -
Running for Rescues! 5K - Virtual
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
OPENS SOONThis is virtual so run or walk a 5K and have it timed on the RaceJoy app. Date is September 29th. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 5 pm to run or walk a trail of your choice, at your leisure. -
Running for Rescues! 1 Mile Fun Run - Virtual
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
OPENS SOONThis is virtual so run or walk a 1 Mile and have it timed on the RaceJoy app. Date is September 29th. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 5 pm to run or walk a trail of your choice, at your leisure. -
Running for Rescues! 5K - Onsite - Girls on the Run or School Run Clubs
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
OPENS SOONCome to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 5K Course. Date is September 29th. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure. -
Running for Rescues! 1 Mile - Onsite - Girls on the Run or School Run Clubs
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
OPENS SOONCome to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 5K Course. Date is September 29th. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 5 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure.
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