Heritage Eagles 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO
- Distance
- Heritage Eagles 5K
From the Organizer
Run for the Eagles!
Support the Heritage Eagles Cross Country Team at the 9th Annual Heritage Eagles 5K!
Last year’s event raised over $3,500 for the team, and with $10 from each registration going directly to the cross country program, every step you take makes a difference.
Post-Race Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate your finish with a delicious pancake breakfast from Flippin’ Flap Jacks—complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered participants.
A Legendary Course
Race on the famed Liberty Bell course, a Colorado high school cross-country tradition for over 45 years. This fast, scenic route blends neighborhood streets with smooth crushed gravel paths along the High Line Canal—perfect for a PR!
📅 Race Day: Saturday, July 18
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Heritage High School – 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
T-Shirts
Add a race T-shirt for $14 when you register.
Order by June 29 to guarantee yours.
Fitted style—size up for a looser fit.
Awards & Medals
Top 3 in each age group receives a custom 3.5” die-cast medal with a unique lanyard.
Additional awards for:
🏆 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 medals awarded on race day!
Race Day Details
Registration: $40 (race day registration available)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, July 17th – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Heritage High School
Race Day – Opens at 7:00 AM
Parking: Available in the Heritage High School parking lot.
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.
Course Info
🏃 Course Type: Liberty Bell out-and-back
📈 Elevation Gain: 72 ft
📉 Elevation Loss: 128 ft
⬇️ Min Elevation: 5,434 ft
⬆️ Max Elevation: 5,521 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
87°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marston Fltr Plt, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Littleton, CO
Population
45,092
as of 2023
Elevation
5,445 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 28 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Heritage Eagles 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Heritage Eagles 5K?
- Heritage Eagles 5K is a running race held in Littleton, Colorado on July 18, 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 Heritage Eagles 5K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Littleton, Colorado at 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Heritage Eagles 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Heritage Eagles 5K
Jul 18, 2026