Event Description
Run The Ranch
The Highlands Ranch Half Marathon is a premier race that celebrates and promotes the beauty and uniqueness of Highlands Ranch, while encouraging fitness and raising money to help its community.
Highlands Ranch Half Marathon
The Highlands Ranch Half Marathon combines the beauty and serenity of the Douglas County Backcountry with the charming streets and neighborhoods of a pleasant community that was quite literally once a ranch. With over 11 miles of gorgeous mountain views of the Colorado Front Range, 4 miles of groomed dirt roads through pine trees and rocky bluffs, and a 1,000 foot vertical descent this half marathon is a must run for all ability levels.
Our Mission
The Highlands Ranch Half Marathon is produced by runners with the goal of creating a second-to-none running experience while at the same time promoting community service initiatives and causes that stimulate healthy living, volunteerism, and charitable giving as ways to transform lives for the better.
We strive to make a measurably meaningful and positive difference in the lives of our community members and beyond. We are committed to producing a premier, professionally operated running and entertainment event that leverages and celebrates the unique qualities Highlands Ranch and the greater Douglas County area.
What You Get
High Performance Tech Shirt
Ultra-Precision Chip Timing
Commemorative Race Bib
Car Sticker to Show Off
Virtual Race Bag Full of Swag
After Party at HR Town Center
Registration
*Half Marathon*
Before October 31: $60
November 1 - November 30: $65
December 1 - January 31: $70
February 1 - March 15: $75
March 16 - April 30: $80
May 1 - May 31: $85
June 1 - June 30: $90
July 1 - July 31: $95
August 1 - August 31: $100
September 1 - September 2: $105
Packet Pickup/Race Day: $110
*5K*
Before December 31: $30
January 1 - June 30: $35
July 1 - July 31: $40
August 1 - August 31: $45
September 1 - September 2: $50
Packet Pickup/Race Day: $55
The Course
The Highlands Ranch Half Marathon course was designed by runners to be fast and scenic but still challenging. Youll enjoy 11 miles of gorgeous mountain views of the Colorado Front Range and 4 miles of groomed dirt roads through pine trees and rocky bluffs. With a 1,000 foot vertical descent this is arguably the fastest half marathon in the Denver Metro Area. But watch out in the last mile and a half. The uphill kicker down the stretch will test your mettle!
The race starts in the southeast end of Daniels Park (buses will take you from the Finish to the Start) and heads west towards the mountains for approximately 11 miles before turning north and then back east to the Finish Line at Highlands Ranch Town Center. Water and aid stations will be placed frequently along the course. Key elevation stats are as follows: Start Elevation: 6,583; Max Elevation: 6,598; Min Elevation: 5,576; Finish Elevation: 5,695.
Run For a Cause (Benefitting Children's Hospital Colorado)
Training
Event details and schedule
Race
*Half Marathon*
Date: September 5, 2016 (Labor Day)
Time: 7:00 AM
Start: Daniels Park (Runners will have the option of being bused to the start, from the finish area below)
Finish: HR Town Center
*5K*
Date: September 5, 2016 (Labor Day)
Time: 8:00 AM
Start: HR Town Center
Finish: HR Town Center
Packet Pickup
Saturday September 3, 2016: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday September 4, 2016: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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