Unicorn 5k - Highlands Ranch
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Event overview
The Unicorn 5k (South) is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The event takes place at Highlands Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S Quebec St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. The race offers multiple course options and lists a price increase after December 31, 2025.
Distances
- 5k Run/Walk
- 3/4 (ish) Mile Saunter (untimed)
The 5k is chip timed and includes a finisher's medal. Teams of five or more in the 5k receive a $5 registration discount. Referrals can earn participants up to $20 back from their registration fee.
Amenities, timing and charity
All participants receive a gender-specific event shirt, one free cotton candy, free photo downloads, free balloon animals/designs, and free face painting. Costumes are encouraged. A balloon artist is listed as part of the event entertainment. The event is listed as an official qualifier for BolderBoulder.
The race names Backpack Society as its charity partner; bringing five or more in-kind donation items on race day enters that donor into the race-day raffle. The event also partners with Sneakers4Funds for shoe donations, with proceeds directed to Growing Home. Advanced packet pickup is mentioned as an option for bringing donated shoes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.