PRA Miner Gold Rush
PRA Miner Gold Rush is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Broomfield, CO, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Prospect Ridge Academy is thrilled to present our 16th Annual Miner Gold Rush and Fall Festival! All proceeds will benefit Prospect Ridge Academy, a public charter school providing a rigorous, quality K-12 education with an intensified math and science focus. Help support the school while having fun in this exciting community event! Please check back often for updates!
Race Registration Information
Early Bird Registration - May 1 through September 13:
- 5K - $40
- 1 Mile Fun Run - $25
Regular Registration - September 14 through October 2:
- 5K - $45
- 1 Mile Fun Run - $30
Same-day Registration - October 3:
- 5K - $55
- 1 Mile Fun Run - $40
The 5K race will be held in the morning on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Same-day packet pickup will begin at 8 a.m. with the race beginning promptly at 9 a.m. Once the race is finished you can go home, change, and return for the Fall Festival and Fun Run!
Fall Festival and 1-mile Fun Run
Join us for the Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the PRA high school grass field! Attractions include:
- 1-mile Fun Run
- Panning for Gold! This new attraction will let you pan for prizes like a real-life gold Miner!
- Carnival games with prizes!
- Ninja Nation obstacle course with Warp Wall.
- Food trucks
- Craft table
- Face painting (sponsored by Krista Hwang - all donations go to PRA Theater)
- Photo area
- Broomfield Police Department
Fall Festival wristbands are included in your 5K and 1-Mile race registration. Fall Festival wristbands can be purchased separately both online for $15 or at the event for $25 each.
Want to save time? Purchase your wristband above and pick them up during packet pickup, giving you more time to enjoy the activities! Prices are more at the door so preorder today!
Click this link for more information on Prospect Ridge Academy.
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
42°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Northglenn, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Broomfield, CO
Population
75,110
as of 2023
City Elevation
5,339 ft
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 21 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
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Waiting For?
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72
Days to train
- Race
- PRA Miner Gold Rush
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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PRA Miner Gold Rush
Oct 3, 2026