Mile High Rescue Sixth 5K! Running for Rescues! & Summer Kick Off Party
About this race
🐎 Kick off summer with family fun!
The Year of the Fire Horse symbolizes movement, intensity, and bold energy—the perfect inspiration to get moving at the Mile High Rescue Sixth Annual 5K! Bring the whole family to run, walk, or trot alongside our beautiful rescue horses and friendly farm animals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun morning, your participation helps us provide a second chance for horses in need.
🗓️ Event Schedule & Location
Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Start in waves at your own pace!)
Location: Mile High Rescue, 6351 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, CO
🏃 Registration Includes:
Official Event T-Shirt
5K or 1-Mile Course Map
Interactive tracking & results via the RaceJoy® App
Free Entry to the Summer Kick-Off Party!
Prizes for the top male and female 5K finishers.
💰 Registration Fees
Adults (19+): $35
Youth (11–18): $25
Kids (10 & under): FREE!
Group Discount: Grab your "Fun Group", if you get 4+ rates are just $100 total ($25/person for additional members). Wear your best themed cowboy gear (team costumes encouraged)!
Virtual Option: Join us from anywhere via the RaceJoy® app.
🥳 Summer Kick-Off Party (Free for Runners!)
Stay after the race for a celebration featuring:
LIVE MUSIC - WE HAVE A BAND!!
Hobby Horse Races & Lawn Games
Horse Grooming Demonstrations
Face Painting
Traveling Toms Coffee Truck (8 AM to 10 AM) & Kona Ice (10 AM - 12 PM) & Taco Bar
Pony Rides: Available for a $15 add-on (purchase during checkout or on-site)
Not running? Party-only tickets are $15 for kids / $5 for adults
❤️ Why We Run
Every stride you take supports the Mile High Rescue mission. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to rescuing horses from neglect, providing rehabilitation, and finding them loving, permanent homes.
Pick your distance
Running
5K - Onsite
Come to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 5K Course. Date is May 31. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure.
1 Mile Fun Run - Onsite
Come to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 1 Mile Course. Date is May 31. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure.
5K - Virtual
This is virtual so run or walk a 5K and have it timed on the RaceJoy app. Date is May 31. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 5 pm to run or walk a trail of your choice, at your leisure.
1 Mile Fun Run - Virtual
This is virtual so run or walk a 1 Mile and have it timed on the RaceJoy app. Date is May 31. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 5 pm to run or walk a trail of your choice, at your leisure.
5K - Onsite - Girls on the Run or School Run Clubs
Come to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 5K Course. Date is May 31. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure.
5K - Onsite - Group Run (discounted pricing for participants)
Grab your "howdy partner" (friends) and wear your favorite "cowboy gear" and come to the Mile High Rescue to run or walk the 5K Course. Date is May 31. Time is open anytime from 8 am to 12 pm to run or walk the trail at your leisure. *4 or more in "your group" will receive discounted pricing.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Englewood.
About Englewood
Mile High Rescue Sixth 5K! Running for Rescues! & Summer Kick Off Party takes place in Englewood, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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