Sunrise Stampede
About this race
The Sunrise Stampede 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is a community celebration that brings together neighbors, schools, students, families, educators, local businesses, and supporters from across St. Vrain Valley.
Whether you run, walk, cheer from the sidelines, or volunteer, your participation helps strengthen our community and support local students and teachers. Join us in continuing this fun, back-to-school tradition!
Event Schedule:
7:00 am – Check-In & Race Day Registration Opens
7:00–7:50 am – Sponsor Alley & Pre-Race Activities
8:00 am – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Begins
8:30 am – 5K Race Begins
9:15 am – Awards Ceremony & School Spirit Recognition
Schedule subject to change.
Ways to Participate:
Run or Walk
Whether you’re a competitive runner, casual walker, student, parent, teacher, or community supporter, there’s a place for everyone at the Sunrise Stampede.
- 5K Run – Timed race with awards by age category
- 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Perfect for families, kids, and all ability levels
- School Spirit Challenge – The SVVSD school with the most participants wins a trophy and a $500 cash prize
Volunteer
Not a runner? You can still be part of the fun by volunteering to help with registration, course support, sponsor activities, setup, and more.
Sponsor
Local businesses and community organizations can support the event through sponsorship opportunities that help make the event possible while connecting with hundreds of community members. To inquire about sponsorships, please contact: michelle@stvrainfoundation.org
What Your Support Means:
This family-friendly event has raised vital funds to support the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Educator Grants, including special education and mental health grants. These grants empower educators to bring innovative ideas into classrooms, provide meaningful resources for students, and support programs that help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
By participating, sponsoring, or volunteering, you are helping:
- Support innovative classroom learning opportunities
- Expand resources for special education programs
- Strengthen student mental health initiatives
- Invest in students, educators, and schools across our community
Together, we can continue a cherished community tradition while making a lasting impact for students and educators throughout St. Vrain Valley.
Course Description:
5K and 1-mile fun run course will start and end at Fall River Elementary School, 1400 Deerwood Drive, Longmont, CO. View course maps at www.sunrisestampede.org
5K AWARDS: Awards will be presented to the top-3 overall male and female finishers. Overall awards will be determined by the first three male and female finishers to cross the line.
In addition, the first place male and female finisher in the following categories will receive an award: 6 and under, 7-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. All age group finishers will be determined by net-time - your time will start when you cross the start mat, and will finish when you cross under the finish arch.
5K Wheelchair Division Awards (Male and Female): 18 & Under, 19 & Over
The 1- Mile Fun Run/Walk is an untimed event.
Grab your family, lace up your sneakers, and be part of this longtime legacy of fitness, fun, and support for St. Vrain Valley Schools! The first 100 SVVSD students to register are FREE!
Register today and help us make the 41st Sunrise Stampede the biggest and best yet! Register by Friday, August 7th to receive a t-shirt. Shirts will not be included for entries taken after August 7th.
Join fellow runners on August 10, 2023 for the Sunrise Stampede. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Longmont.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Virtual Run (Free with Donation Required)
Run and submit your time between Thursday, August 10, 2023 and 5pm on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Note: Virtual runners can not participate in the in-person event. Run must be done separately from the in-person event. T-shirts are only going to be available for pre-registered in-person participants.
1 Mile Virtual Run (Free with Donation Required)
Run and submit your time between Thursday, August 10, 2023 and Sunday, August 13, 2023. Note: Virtual runners can not participate in the in-person event. Run must be done separately from the in-person event. T-shirts are only going to be available for pre-registered in-person participants.
5k Race
• $30 for 5K from April 4th to May 15th • $35 for 5K from May 16th to June 30th • $40 for 5K from July 1st to August 8th at noon o Entry into the In-Person 5K Race o Includes a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt and race medal o Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) • $40 for 5K from August 8th at noon to August 10th at midnight and Race Day o Entry into the In-Person 5K Race o Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) o NO Sunrise Stampede t-shirt after noon on August 8th
SVVSD Student 5K Entry (FREE to first 200)
FREE for the first 200 SVVSD Students to register for the 5K, courtesy of Longmont United Hospital. (After free registrations are fulfilled students can register for $10) Entry includes: o Entry into the In-Person 5K Race o Includes a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt and race medal o Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) o NO Sunrise Stampede t-shirt after noon on August 8th
SVVSD Student 5K Entry
$10 Entry includes: o Entry into the In-Person 5K Race o Includes a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt and race medal o Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) o NO Sunrise Stampede t-shirt after noon on August 8th
1 Mile Fun Run
• $20 for 1 Mile Fun Run from April 4th to May 15th • $25 for 1 Mile Fun Run from May 16th to June 30th • $30 for 1 Mile Fun Run from July 1st to August 8th at noon o Entry into the In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run o Includes a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt and race medal. o Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) • $30 for 1 Mile Fun Run from August 8th at noon to August 10th at midnight and Race Day o Entry into the In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run o Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) o NO Sunrise Stampede t-shirt after noon on August 8th
1 Mile Fun Run SVVSD Student Entry (FREE to first 100)
• $10 for 1 Mile Fun Run from April 1st to August 8th at noon • Entry into the In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run • Includes a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt • Race medal (for first 300 students) • Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) • $10 for 1 Mile Fun Run on Race Day • Entry into the In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run • Race medal (for first 400 students) • Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) • NO Sunrise Stampede t-shirt after noon on August 8th
SVVSD 1 Mile Fun Run Student Entry
• $10 for 1 Mile Fun Run from April 1st to August 9th at noon • Entry into the In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run • Includes a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt • Race medal (for first 400 students) • Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) • $10 for 1 Mile Fun Run on Race Day • Entry into the In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run • Race medal (for first 400 students) • Entry into race day give-a-way drawing (must be present to win) • NO Sunrise Stampede t-shirt after noon on August 8th
About Longmont
Sunrise Stampede takes place in Longmont, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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