Blue Heron Half & 5K
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT
- Location
- Brighton, CO
- Campground Lane, 80601
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Perks & features
- Awards
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Apr 26, 8:45 AM MDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM MST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 8:00 AM MDT · From $69.90
Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM MST
The course
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Steady Effort
Steady Effortlong distance + altitude
half marathon distance, rolling area, high altitude, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
- High altitude
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Come run a PR in Adams County. Both races start/finish at Riverdale Regional Park. They run along gently flowing waters of the S. Platte, with wildlife, wildlife sculptures, and mountain views.
All racers will get a 50% discount, 1-yr membership, in the Rocky Mountain Road Runners (RMRR) club. Membership includes:
Free monthly Trophy Series club race. The TS races use staggered starts, slow to fast, where everyone has a chance to win. Discounts at RMRRs fall Marathon Training Series races. Discounts at local running stores. If you're RMRR membership expired, please rejoin the club first. RMRR members get a discount to the race - taken automatically at checkout.
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