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Ready to get off the sofa and gallop around Thornton with some friends? Yeah, you are! Come frolic with us at the Unicorn Runner 5k in Thornton to kick off your summer! You'll earn a sweet tee shirt and a flashy unicorn finisher medal! It's a 5k distance for all, and whether you walk, trot, canter or gallop, we'll be happy to see you! This event also features a shorter saunter for those not quite ready to enjoy a full 5k! The untimed 3/4 mile run is long enough to get your heart rate up and be a 'real run' without being a sprint! The Balloon Guy will be back this year- creating balloon creations for all! Remember to refer your friends and you can earn back up to $20 back from your registration fee. Also - teams of 5 or more each get $5 off their registration. So form a group and get your buddies to join you today! All the info you need about this event is found on this site - click the menu bar or scroll to the bottom to see a listing of all page links! Denver Unicorn 5k - April Highlands Ranch Unicorn 5k - August
Per USATF Standards, 10 year age groups will be recognized: Age groups 5k: M/F 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ The top 3 Men and Women will be recognized as well as the top three m/f in each of the above listed age groups. The event is CHIP TIMED. OVERALL Winners (top three m/f) are scored based on GUN TIME. All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time. Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line. Your timing chip is adhered to
3.1 Miles: Unicorn Shirt
1K: Unicorn Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $36.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 1 |
| $41.00 | Aug 1 | Nov 1 | |
| $46.00 | Nov 1 | Jun 1 | |
| $51.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 19 | |
| $61.00 | Jun 19 | Jun 20 | |
| 1K | $16.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 1 |
| $18.00 | Aug 1 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 205 | 43:46 | 18:23 |
| 2024 | 194 | 42:42 | 20:33 |
| 2023 | 183 | 43:07 | 23:48 |
| 2022 | 132 | 42:22 | 20:39 |
| 2021 | 285 | 47:18 | 22:29 |
Interested in this race?
| Nov 1 |
| $20.00 | Nov 1 | Jun 1 |
| $24.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 18 |
| $30.00 | Jun 18 | Jun 19 |
