Arapahoe Warrior 5K
Arapahoe Warrior 5K is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Centennial, CO, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run. Support. Celebrate.
Join us for the 7th Annual Arapahoe Warrior 5K and support the Arapahoe Warrior Cross Country Team!
With $10 from every registration going directly to the Arapahoe Cross Country Booster Club, your participation makes a real difference for these hardworking athletes.
Enjoy a scenic run through the beautiful residential streets of Centennial on a measured, clearly marked course—perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers alike.
Post-Race Pancake Breakfast
After crossing the finish line, celebrate with a delicious pancake breakfast by Flippin’ Flap Jacks—complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered participants.
Custom T-Shirts
Add a race T-shirt to your registration for just $14.
Order by July 14th to guarantee yours.
Shirts are fitted—size up if you prefer a looser fit.
Finisher Medal & Awards:
Top 3 in each age group earns a custom 3.5” die-cast medal with a unique lanyard!
Top finishers will also be recognized:
Overall Winners
🏆 Male Overall Winner
🏆 Female Overall Winner
Age Group Awards – Top 3 in Each
10 & Under – Boys/Girls
11–12 – Boys/Girls
13–14 – Boys/Girls
15–19 – Boys/Girls
20–29 – Male/Female
30–39 – Male/Female
40–49 – Male/Female
50–59 – Male/Female
60–69 – Male/Female
70+ – Male/Female
That’s 62 total custom medals up for grabs!
Race Day Details
📅 Race Day: Saturday, August 8th
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Arapahoe High School – 2201 E Dry Creek Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
Pre-Packet Pickup & Registration
Friday, August 7th – Pre-Packet Pickup: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM at Arapahoe High School
Race Day Packet Pickup
You will be able to pick up your timing bib and race shirt beginning at 7:00 a.m. on race morning at the race start. Runners should expect lines and pre-race pickup is encouraged.
Race Day Registration – Opens at 7:00 AM ($40)
Parking
Available at the high school and nearby neighborhoods.
Course Info
🏃 Course Type: Out-and-back
📈 Elevation Gain: 109 ft
📉 Elevation Loss: 89 ft
⬇️ Min Elevation: 5,575 ft
⬆️ Max Elevation: 5,665 ft
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver Centennial Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Centennial, CO
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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16
Days to train
- Race
- Arapahoe Warrior 5K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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About This Sport
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Arapahoe Warrior 5K
Aug 8, 2026