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Celebrate a Change of Season: So Long to Summer 5/10K is September 21

Join Parker Parks and Recreation on Saturday, September 21, at Salisbury Park

July 29, 2024

Enjoy the end of another Colorado summer out on the trail — and then reward yourself with pancakes and a beer! 


So Long to Summer 5K/10K 
Saturday, September 21, 2024 
Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Rd., Parker 

5K: $40 | 10K: $50
REGISTER HERE! 


This professionally-timed event is part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series

Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib, delicious post-race pancake breakfast from Flippin' Flapjacks, and a tasty beverage (ages 21+) from Fiction Beer Company. The free Kids' Dash for children 8 and under will follow the run; no registration is necessary.

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Sign Up Today!

Online registration is open now! Registration costs increase on September 7 and September 21. Register by September 1 to guarantee your event shirt and size.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities.

Parker Parks and Recreation would like to thank our So Long to Summer 5K/10K Title Sponsor; RNK Running & Walking and Finish Line Sponsors; Audi Parker, CACC Physical Therapy, CORE Electric Cooperative, Douglas County Libraries, Fiction Beer Company, Macaroni KID Douglas County, Mici Italian, Robeks Juice, Search Parker Magazine, and Texas Roadhouse.

Find additional information and register online at www.ParkerRec.com/Summer5K10K.


Save the Date!

Summer break may be coming to a close, but the fun for your family doesn't have to end. Parker Parks and Recreation has a wide variety of fantastic events coming up that will keep your fall and winter full of joy and excitement!

  • August 9: H2O Glow Swim
    Light up the night with an after-hours, glow-in-the-dark pool party at H2O'Brien Pool.
  • October 5: RunAbilties FUN Walk/Run/Roll
    Whether you walk, run, or roll the fully accessible course, this sensory-friendly event is fun for all!
  • October 12: Fieldhouse Fright Night
    All ghastly ghouls, spooky spirits, and wicked witches can kick off Fall Break with an evening of Halloween family fun!