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WinterFest 5k & Fun Run
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WinterFest 5k & Fun Run

Thornton, Colorado, United States
Dec 12, 2026
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About this race

Kick off the holiday season with a spirited run/walk at Thornton's Carpenter Park. Choose from the chip-timed 5k, or experience the festive atmosphere in a shorter distance in our untimed Fun Run/Walk.

Stick around after for the festival, including Ice skating, Holiday Marketplace, Santa visits, and the Heated Beer Garden. 


Celebrate the Best of Winter in Thornton, Colorado.  You'll enjoy a warm drink at the finish line in your festive collectible mug.

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Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the WinterFest 5k & Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Thornton.

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5k Run/Walk -TIMED and Scored

Dec 12, 2026 5K 10:15 AM
$25.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for December in Thornton.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) -3.4° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 9.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -9.2° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 6.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
18.1
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.5mm

About Thornton

WinterFest 5k & Fun Run takes place in Thornton, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.

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