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Farmers 5000

Date
September 20, 2026
Distance
Adult 5K Registration · Alumni 5K Registration · Betty's Runners - runners age 70 and up. T-shirt included in registration. & more
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From the Organizer

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! 

Events

Adult 5K Registration9 AMRegister →
Alumni 5K Registration9 AMRegister →
Betty's Runners - runners age 70 and up. T-shirt included in registration.9 AMRegister →
High School Student and Staff 5K Registration. T-shirt included in registration.9 AMRegister →
Middle School Student (grades 6-8) 5K registration. T-shirt included in registration9 AMRegister →
Elementary School Student (K- grade 5) 5K Registration. Youth large t shirt included.9 AMRegister →
Farmers 5000 Virtual Race9 AMRegister →

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

78°

Typical Low

44°

Chance of Rain

22%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Wheat Ridge 2, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:02 PMDaylight 12h 16m

Host City

About Wheat Ridge, CO

Population

32,158

as of 2023

Elevation

5,457 ft

Nearest Airport

DEN

Denver International Airport · 23 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

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Race
Farmers 5000
Date
September 20, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Farmers 5000?
Farmers 5000 is a running race held in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Farmers 5000?
Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado at 9505 W. 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Farmers 5000?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Farmers 5000

Sep 20, 2026

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