Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5k

Race Overview

The Ralston Creek races feature a fun winter half-marathon and 5K run conveniently located on the west side of the Denver Metro Area in Arvada, Colorado. The courses cover a scenic mix of road and bike path over rolling terrain, and an optional early start time for half-marathon runners who expect to take more than 2 hours 45 minutes to complete the course!

Registration Details

• Half-Marathon Entry: Limited to the first 650 registrations.
• 5K Registration: Limited to the first 350 entries.
• Entry Limits: Once a distance has filled, we cannot accept any additional entries for that distance.

Inclusions

• Entry Fee: Includes entry into the race.
• Finisher's Medal: Awarded for half-marathon runners who complete the course.
• Race Photos: Free photo downloads available.
• Post-Race Amenities: Enjoy fun music, hot cocoa, and tasty quesadillas fresh off the grill!

Shirt Options

• Half Marathon: Long sleeve adult tech shirts will be included with all entries.
• 5K Entries: Comes with a short sleeve t-shirt or an upgrade to a long sleeve tech shirt for $5.

Post-Race Festivities

The post-race festivities will continue at the nearby Colorado Tap House located just above our 2 & 11 mile aid station on Ralston Creek trail (14982 W.69th Ave by car) where you can show your race bib any time on race day and receive $2 off a beverage item of your choice. With 30 taps there are plenty of beer options, but also cider, seltzer, wine, and cocktails. They serve coffee drinks, kombucha, CBD Cider, Tommyknocker N/A Beer, Root Beer, and soft drinks. They also serve small food items and the food truck of the day rolls up at noon!

Winter Running Series

This is also the final race in the Racing Underground Winter Running Series. The three-race series includes the Stocking Run 5K in December, the Yeti Chase 5K/10K in January, and the Ralston Creek Half-Marathon & 5K in February. Choose from the 5K-5K-5K series or the 5K-10K-Half Marathon Series.

Series Finisher and Overall Awards

• Finisher Awards: Series Finisher Awards to all runners who finish all three series races.
• Overall Awards: To the top series finisher in each age category!

Upcoming Series Race Dates

• December 13, 2025: Superior Stocking Run 5K (Superior, Colorado)
• January 25, 2026: Yeti Chase 5K/10K (Lakewood, Colorado)
• February 15, 2026: Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5K (Arvada, Colorado)

Race Information

For more details about the race, please visit Ralston Creek Half Marathon & 5K.