PRA Miner Gold Rush
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run + Fall Festival · 1 Mile Fun Run + Fall Festival · Fall Festival Only
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 14:
- 5K - $40
- 1 Mile Fun Run - $25
Regular Registration - September 15 through October 3:
- 5K - $45
- 1 Mile Fun Run - $30
Same-day Registration
- 5K - $55
- 1 Mile Fun Run - $40
**New this year** 5K Race at New Time
The 5K race will be held in the morning on Saturday, October 4, 2025. 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
- Dunk Tank (sponsored by PRA Cross Country - extra fee to play - 5 balls for $5)
- 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, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Broomfield, CO
Population
75,110
as of 2023
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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Days to train
- Race
- PRA Miner Gold Rush
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the PRA Miner Gold Rush?
- PRA Miner Gold Rush is a running race held in Broomfield, Colorado on October 3, 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 PRA Miner Gold Rush?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Broomfield, Colorado at 2555 Preble Creek Pkwy, Broomfield, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PRA Miner Gold Rush?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
PRA Miner Gold Rush
Oct 3, 2026