Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K
Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Parker, CO, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
So Long to Summer 5K/10K
with RNK Running & Walking
Enjoy the end of another Colorado summer with an outdoor workout with family and friends, then reward yourself at the finish with a delicious pancake breakfast and post-race beer!
Date: Sept. 26, 2026
Time: 10K: 8 a.m. 5K: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Equestrian Park and Sports Complex, 11920 Motsenbocker Rd. Parker CO
10K Event Fee: Starts at $50* (plus processing fee)
5K Event Fee: Starts at $40* (plus processing fee)
*Register early, prices increase on Sep 12. Event-day registration is available for an additional fee if space remains.
Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom race bib, a post-race pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks and a post race beer (ages 21+). Commemorative Finisher Medals are available for purchase as an add-on during registration and must be ordered by September 18. Additional breakfast plates for friends and family NOT registered for the race can be purchased during online registration only. You must register by Sept. 13 to guarantee event shirt and size, if extra shirts remain exchanges may be available during post-race packet pick up.
This event is held rain, snow or shine and NO REFUNDS will be issued. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities.
Packet Pickup: Friday Sep 25, from 3-7pm location TBD. Event day pick up will begin at 7 a.m. at Salisbury Park
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
73°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Denver Centennial Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Parker, CO
Population
60,115
as of 2023
City Elevation
5,941 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K
Sep 26, 2026