PRA Miner Gold Rush
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Broomfield, Colorado
- Price $15.00 - $40.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the 15th Annual Miner Gold Rush and Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Broomfield! This exciting event offers a fantastic opportunity to support Prospect Ridge Academy, a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous K-12 education with a strong emphasis on math and science.
Join in the festivities with the morning 5K race starting at 9 a.m., followed by the 1-Mile Fun Run, perfect for participants of all ages. Early bird registration is available until September 14, so be sure to secure your spot at a discounted rate! After the races, stick around for the vibrant Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a variety of attractions, including carnival games, a Ninja Nation obstacle course, panning for gold, food trucks, face painting, and much more! With exciting activities and community engagement, the Miner Gold Rush is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful fall day while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
Join in the festivities with the morning 5K race starting at 9 a.m., followed by the 1-Mile Fun Run, perfect for participants of all ages. Early bird registration is available until September 14, so be sure to secure your spot at a discounted rate! After the races, stick around for the vibrant Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a variety of attractions, including carnival games, a Ninja Nation obstacle course, panning for gold, food trucks, face painting, and much more! With exciting activities and community engagement, the Miner Gold Rush is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful fall day while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
Prospect Ridge Academy is thrilled to present our 15th Annual Miner Gold Rush and Fall Festival! All proceeds will benefit Prospect Ridge Academy, a public charter school providing a rigorous, quality K-12 education with an intensified math and science focus. Help support the school while having fun in this exciting community event! PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES!
RACE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - MAY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14:
* 5K - $40
* 1 Mile Fun Run - $25
REGULAR REGISTRATION - SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 3:
* 5K - $45
* 1 Mile Fun Run - $30
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION
* 5K - $55
* 1 Mile Fun Run - $40
**NEW THIS YEAR** 5K RACE AT NEW TIME
The 5K race will be held in the morning on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Same-day packet pickup will begin at 8 a.m. with the race beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Once the race is finished you can go home, change, and return for the Fall Festival and Fun Run!
FALL FESTIVAL AND 1-MILE FUN RUN
Join us for the Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the PRA high school grass field! Attractions include:
* 1-mile Fun Run
* Panning for Gold! This new attraction will let you pan for prizes like a real-life gold Miner!
* Carnival games with prizes!
* Ninja Nation obstacle course with Warp Wall. Click this link to fill out their waiver. [https://www.waiverfile.com/b/CONorthMobile/ChooseWaiver.aspx?eventid=208188f0-30a9-4612-a4a9-66450dc2c495]
* Food trucks
* Dunk Tank (sponsored by PRA Cross Country - extra fee to play - 5 balls for $5)
* Craft table
* Face painting (sponsored by Krista Hwang - all donations go to PRA Theater)
* Photo area
* Broomfield Police Department
Fall Festival wristbands are included in your 5K and 1-Mile race registration. Fall Festival wristbands can be purchased separately both online for $15 or at the event for $25 each.
_Want to save time? Purchase your wristband above and pick them up during packet pickup, giving you more time to enjoy the activities! Prices are more at the door so preorder today!_
Click this link for more information on Prospect Ridge Academy. [http://www.prospectridgeacademy.org]
RACE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - MAY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14:
* 5K - $40
* 1 Mile Fun Run - $25
REGULAR REGISTRATION - SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 3:
* 5K - $45
* 1 Mile Fun Run - $30
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION
* 5K - $55
* 1 Mile Fun Run - $40
**NEW THIS YEAR** 5K RACE AT NEW TIME
The 5K race will be held in the morning on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Same-day packet pickup will begin at 8 a.m. with the race beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Once the race is finished you can go home, change, and return for the Fall Festival and Fun Run!
FALL FESTIVAL AND 1-MILE FUN RUN
Join us for the Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the PRA high school grass field! Attractions include:
* 1-mile Fun Run
* Panning for Gold! This new attraction will let you pan for prizes like a real-life gold Miner!
* Carnival games with prizes!
* Ninja Nation obstacle course with Warp Wall. Click this link to fill out their waiver. [https://www.waiverfile.com/b/CONorthMobile/ChooseWaiver.aspx?eventid=208188f0-30a9-4612-a4a9-66450dc2c495]
* Food trucks
* Dunk Tank (sponsored by PRA Cross Country - extra fee to play - 5 balls for $5)
* Craft table
* Face painting (sponsored by Krista Hwang - all donations go to PRA Theater)
* Photo area
* Broomfield Police Department
Fall Festival wristbands are included in your 5K and 1-Mile race registration. Fall Festival wristbands can be purchased separately both online for $15 or at the event for $25 each.
_Want to save time? Purchase your wristband above and pick them up during packet pickup, giving you more time to enjoy the activities! Prices are more at the door so preorder today!_
Click this link for more information on Prospect Ridge Academy. [http://www.prospectridgeacademy.org]
Races
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5K Run + Fall Festival
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM MDT)
$40.00
PRA's 5K course takes runners from PRA's track, along the canal behind the school, through parts of the Anthem neighborhood, around the park southwest of the school, back along the canal, and finishes back at PRA's track. 8:00 a.m.: Same-day packet pickup 8:30 a.m.: Start corralling for 5K 9:00 a.m.: 5K race begins 12:30 p.m.: Medal Ceremony at the main stage at the Fall Festival Those who place in the top three of each division of the 5K will receive a medal! Medals breakdown: Top 3 Elementary Runners (Male/Female) Top 3 Middle School Runners (Male/Female) Top 3 High School Runners (Male/Female) Top 3 Adult Runners Age 19+ (Male/Female) Note: Those who medal overall will not be counted in their age division. Fall Festival wristbands are included in your purchase! -
1 Mile Fun Run + Fall Festival
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (10:30AM MDT)
$25.00
Timing for the 1-Mile Fun Run will be: 9:30 a.m.: Family sponsor same-day packet pickup and early entrance to the Ninja Course (Diamond, Platinum and Gold Sponsors only) 10:00 a.m.: General admission for same-day packet pickup begins 10:30 a.m.: Fun Run #1 begins: Grade K -1st - 1 lap around track 10:40 a.m.: Fun Run #2 begins: Grade 2nd -3rd - 2 laps around track 10:50 a.m.: Fun Run #3 begins: Grade 4 -5 - 4 laps around track 11:00 a.m.: Fun Run #4 begins: All others - 4 laps around track Please arrive early to make sure you're ready when your heat begins! Fall Festival wristbands are included in your purchase! -
Fall Festival Only
Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM MDT)
$15.00
Join us for the Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.! Attractions include: Gold panning, Ninja Nation obstacle course, a dunk tank, face painting, arts and crafts, as well as a wide variety of carnival games and prizes! Fall Festival wristbands are included in your race registration. Wristbands can be purchased separately at the event for $15 each.
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