WinterFest 5k
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Event details
WinterFest 5k & Fun Run takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Carpenter Park in Thornton, Colorado (3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233). Registration fees listed are $30 for the 5k and $20 for the Fun Run/Walk. Prices increase after November 15, 2025.
- 5k Run/Walk - chip-timed
- Fun Run/Walk - untimed, approx 0.75 miles
Festival, race perks, and charity partners
The event is held alongside the city WinterFest festival, which includes ice skating, a holiday marketplace, Santa visits, and a heated beer garden. All runners receive a collectible finisher mug and a warm drink at the finish line.
The race partners with Food For Hope; on-site in-kind food donations may be entered in a raffle. Food For Hope’s 2022-23 activity cited distribution of 10,139 bags of food, 76,000 pounds of food through local food banks, and 100,047 high-protein snacks to students at 11 schools. The event also partners with Sneakers4Funds to collect gently used or new athletic shoes; donations generate support for Growing Home. A course map and additional race information are available through the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.