About our race
The Farmers 5000 is likely one of the very first school-based 5K fundraisers in the state of Colorado. Since 1981, serious racers and weekend warriors alike have been coming to Wheat Ridge High School to run the Farmers 5000! Starting and finishing in front of the school, this race winds through the surrounding neighborhoods making it a true community event. The Farmers 5000 continues to raise money to support school programs while promoting physical fitness and community spirit. All funds from entry fees are given to various educational and special programs within the school. The 5K run and walk, along with a fun run, are open to all!
Registration
Adult $30
Alumni $28
Student/Jeffco staff $25 - includes race shirt
Betty's Runners (runners age 70 and older) - $30 - includes race shirt
Virtual run $30
Elementary school runners $10 - includes youth large race shirt
Race shirts can be purchased for an additional $15 with any adult, alumni and virtual run registration.
Runners who registered by August 21 will be guaranteed their shirt size availability on race morning.
Online registration closes at noon on Friday, Sept. 15. Race day registration is available for an additional $10.
Mail-in registration is available using the form in the downloads section below.
Packet pick up
All mail-in registrations and online registrations made before 2:00 p.m. on Sept 12 may be picked up at Wheat Ridge High School on the following dates:
Thursday - Friday (Sept 14-15) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (Sept 16) 9 a.m. to noon
Race day (Sept 17) 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m.
Who are Betty's Runners?
Betty Willis was a long-time supporter and participant of the Farmers 5000. In fact, she ran her last Farmers 5000 at the age of 90 in 2018! To honor her enthusiasm for the sport of running and for our community all runners age 70 and older will have the race t shirt included in their registration. You can read more about Betty and her incredible talent here.
Parking and start line
The race begins and ends on 32nd Ave. directly in front of Wheat Ridge High School.
Participants should park in the lot on the north side of the school, off of Holland St. and south of 37th Ave. NOTE: You will not be able to access the start line or parking lots from 32nd Ave. on race morning.
Course map
The certified course begins and ends at WRHS, winding through the neighborhood streets. Download the course map in the Downloads section below.
Timing
The Farmers 5000 is professionally chip timed.
Awards
Top male runner and top female runner will each receive $100 cash. First and second runners-up will receive gift certificates from BP RunCo . Overall winners are excluded from the age group awards below.
Top 3 Male/Female 5K runners in all categories will receive a gift certificate from Wheat Ridge businesses.
Age Categories: 8 & under; 9-12,13-15, 16-19, every 5 years thereafter, 80 and over.
Volunteers
There is so much to do on race morning and we can always use an extra set of hands. Click the button below to volunteer.
Sponsorship
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. You can download the sponsorship packet below. If you would like more information on our race, contact michelle@rightstartevents.com.
What Else?
Fun Run
Tractor Pull
Tractor Pull
At the completion of the 5K we will have a 1K Fun Run for the kids (old and young!). Thank you to Julie Leins for sponsoring the fun run!
Tractor Pull
Tractor Pull
Tractor Pull
Hop on! Our tractor will take the kids 'round and 'round the festivities!
Race t-shirt
Tractor Pull
Race t-shirt
The race shirt is included in all student, Jeffco staff and Betty's Runners registrations. Others can purchase the shirt for an additional $10 during registration until July 31 and for an additional $15 after that.
Our Partners
