2017 Farmers 5000
Race Date
September 17, 2017 9:00 AM
Where
Wheat Ridge High School
9505 W. 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Race Location
Parking and Start Line
Race participants are encouraged to park in the student lot on the north side of Wheat Ridge High School, at 35th & Holland St. The best way to access this lot is off of 38th Ave., as 32nd Avenue will be closed to traffic.
The start line is on 32nd Avenue directly in front of Wheat Ridge High School.
Packet Pickup
Online registrations made before 2:00pm on September 12th and all mail-in registrations may be picked up at Wheat Ridge High School on the following dates:
Wednesday - Friday (Sept. 13-15) 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday (Sept 16) 9:00am to noon
Race day (Sept 17) 7:45am to 8:30am
Awards
The top male and female runners will receive $100 CASH. First and second runners-up will receive a gift certificate from Runners Roost Lakewood, 7978 W. Alameda Ave, Lakewood. Overall winners are excluded from age group awards.
Top 3 male and female runners in all categories will receive a gift certificate from Apple Ridge Cafe. Age categories are 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, every five years thereafter, 80 and over.
All entrants are eligible for prize drawings at the race finish, courtesy of area businesses (must be present to win)
Registration
Registrations by mail must be postmarked by September 12, 2017.
Online registration is open until midnight, September 15, 2017.
Off site registration is open from September 1 until noon on September 16 at Runners Roost Lakewood, 7978 W Alameda, and the Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St.
Adults: $35
Alumni: $33
18 and under, all Jeffco Staff: $25
Elementary School Challenge: $10
Fun Run (no t shirt): $5
Course Map
CORPORATE CHALLENGE
This year we are offering the businesses of Wheat Ridge the chance to showcase their fitness and be part of a competition to be named the “Fittest on the Farm.” The Wheat Ridge business who has the most employees register and compete in the Farmers 5000 on September 17 will be awarded a Gold Level Sponsorship for the 2018 race, a $1500 value.
What do you get in return for your support of this event? We will send you fitness tips to share with your employees, such as training tips, nutrition pointers and motivation boosters. If your company participates in the Corporate Challenge you will be given a free 10x10 booth at the finish line festival.
To register for the Corporate Challenge you will need to email Michelle DelPiccolo at Right Start Events, michelle@rightstartevents.com. We will add your company to the drop-down list of participating companies on our race registration website.
Timing
This event is timed by Running Bears.
Sponsors
Sponsorship
We would like to invite your business to partner with Wheat Ridge High School for its 36th Annual Farmers 5000. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business. We offer many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement and provide businesses with positive brand recognition. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun athletic event that promotes health and wellness in our community and supports a local non-profit.
Volunteers
The Farmers 5000 depends on volunteers for many aspects of the race, including planning and coordination as well as race day logistics and operations. If you are interested in helping the Wheat Ridge High School community by volunteering for the Farmers 5000, please use the contact form at the top of the page, or use the button below. Thank you for your support of this wonderful event.