
From the Organizer
Hi Friends of Big Waves! We are looking forward to having everyone back for our family 5k this year! Please reach out if you have any questions that you don't see the answers for here. My email is awilkinson@bigwavesinc.org
THANK YOU!!!
Ashley Wilkinson, Race Director
Events
Weather
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
73°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Northglenn, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
115,546
as of 2023
Elevation
5,551 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Big Waves Family 5K run/walk Presented by Brumate, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
Coming Up
All-Out Dog Days
Less than a mile away
Pioneer Prairie Dog Half, 10k & 5k
Less than a mile away
All-Out Fall Fest
Less than a mile away
Westy Half & 5k
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Big Waves Family 5K run/walk Presented by Brumate
Oct 3, 2026