Pioneer Prairie Dog Half, 10k & 5k
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 7:45AM MDT
- Location Westminster, Colorado
- Price Free - $65.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Pioneer Prairie Dog Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k events on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, in beautiful Westminster, Jefferson. This exciting race is the perfect opportunity to break free from your back-to-school routine and embrace a refreshing mental health break while enjoying the crisp autumn air. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic 5k, there's something for everyone at this vibrant community event.
As you race through the picturesque surroundings, you'll also be supporting a great cause! The Pioneer Prairie Dog event proudly benefits Growing Home, an organization committed to fostering stability and success for families in the north Denver metro area. By participating, you're not just taking a step for your health but also contributing to meaningful change in the community. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your well-being and make a difference—mark your calendars and gather your friends for a fantastic day of running and camaraderie!
As you race through the picturesque surroundings, you'll also be supporting a great cause! The Pioneer Prairie Dog event proudly benefits Growing Home, an organization committed to fostering stability and success for families in the north Denver metro area. By participating, you're not just taking a step for your health but also contributing to meaningful change in the community. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your well-being and make a difference—mark your calendars and gather your friends for a fantastic day of running and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Pioneer Prairie Dog Half Marathon event; the one that started the series! With 10k and 5k events too!
Everyone is back to school and slipping into a routine. Make this your mental health break as you break away from the chaos of weekly schedules and give yourself a morning to race in the crisp autumn air! You'll be glad you took time for YOU!
The Westminster event supports Growing Home [https://growinghome.org/] of Westminster. Growing Home is dedicated to creating a thriving and equitable north Denver metro area, one family at a time. Our participant-centered approach to strengthening families, nurturing children, and connecting the community that fills a critical gap for families and children who are experiencing immediate and long-term barriers to stability and success. Through evidence-based programs, we improve outcomes for children, their parents, and their community. Our model makes us a leader in the two-generation approach to poverty alleviation and community equity.
Everyone is back to school and slipping into a routine. Make this your mental health break as you break away from the chaos of weekly schedules and give yourself a morning to race in the crisp autumn air! You'll be glad you took time for YOU!
The Westminster event supports Growing Home [https://growinghome.org/] of Westminster. Growing Home is dedicated to creating a thriving and equitable north Denver metro area, one family at a time. Our participant-centered approach to strengthening families, nurturing children, and connecting the community that fills a critical gap for families and children who are experiencing immediate and long-term barriers to stability and success. Through evidence-based programs, we improve outcomes for children, their parents, and their community. Our model makes us a leader in the two-generation approach to poverty alleviation and community equity.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. SHIRT
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$65.00
This half marathon course is open for 300. Finish line closes at 11:30 AM. Walkers are welcome; please contact the race director to request an earlier start time if you are not able to complete the course in the allotted time. [email protected] -
10k
Incl. SHIRT
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$40.00
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5k
Incl. SHIRT
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$30.00
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Kids Dash
Sun 23rd August 2026 (7:45AM MDT)
Free
The Kids Dash is for 3-7 year olds and is approximately 200 yards long. Kids will receive a race number. A waiver must be signed (electronically, here, or on paper race day morning.)
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10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, 80021, CO, United States
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