Gummball 5K
Gummball 5K is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Brighton, CO, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (82 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
9th Annual GUMMBALL 5K - In Honor of Fallen Deputy Heath Gumm
The Gummball 5K will be run in honor of our fallen brother, Deputy Heath Gumm.
He paid the ultimate sacrifice on January 24, 2018. Within his five years with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, it’s clear Deputy Gumm touched the lives of not only his colleagues, but the lives of the citizens he served.
Our hope for this year's race is that everyone who supports law enforcement and the legacy of Deputy Gumm can have a chance to get out and run or walk together.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$30- Racers 13+ (Shirt guaranteed with entry by September 6, 2026. No shirt/swag bag after this date.)
$10- Racers 12 and under (Shirt guaranteed with entry by September 6, 2026. No shirt/swag bag after this date.)
Free- Racers 12 and under No registration required - (No shirt/swag bag/bib)
REGISTRATION
Team Registrations Available (Select your own team name and register under this information)
Registration will remain open until September 18, 2026 at 4:00pm
Registration will re-open on September 19, 2026 for DAY OF RACERS.
**In order to keep our race on schedule, please arrive no later than 8:15 for registration. Registration is located under the pavilion.
PACKET PICK UP
Adams County Sheriff's Office- Substation Lobby: 4201 E. 72nd Ave. Commerce City, 80022
Packet pick up Friday, September 18, 2026 from 3pm-5pm
If YOU are unable to pickup, please send a fellow racer to get your items.
Shirts/swag bags not picked up at packet pick-up or on race day will be forfeited.
RACE DAY LOCATION
Adams County Regional Park (Pavilion A- Parking in back of fairgrounds)
9755 Henderson Road
Brighton, CO 80601
RACE AWARDS
Top 2 males 18+
Top 2 Females 18+
Top Teen Female 13-17
Top Teen Male 13-17
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please share your race day photos with us on our Gummball 5K Facebook page!
In honor of his adventurous lifestyle and spirit, we are looking to connect with businesses and organizations to help us fund and support the 9th Annual Gummball 5K. If you would like to be a race sponsor, please get in contact with us. We would love to create a partnership with you and your business.
Proceeds from the race are donated to non-profits that support law enforcement/first responders and those whom Heath was a supporter of. The success of the Gummball 5K would not be possible without support from the generous people like you and your organizations. Together we make an impact larger than individual efforts. Lives are touched, our community is strengthened.
A portion of this years race will benefit the Colorado Police Canine Association.
Nonprofit 501(c)3 The Deputy Heath Gumm Foundation
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
79°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brighton 3 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Brighton, CO
City Elevation
5,015 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Gummball 5K
Sep 19, 2026