Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
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
76°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Parker, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Parker, CO
Population
60,115
as of 2023
Elevation
5,941 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 26 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 Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K?
- Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K is a running race held in Parker, Colorado on September 26, 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 Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Parker, Colorado at 11920 Motsenbocker Rd, Parker, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Parker Parks and Recreation So Long to Summer 5K/10K
Sep 26, 2026