With over 300 runners expected and even more spectators, this will be an amazing year for the 41st Valley 5000, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing. This run/walk will begin in Mehaffey Park on August 30, 2024 at 6:30pm. We are proud to support House of Neighborly Services, an organization that assists and advocates for people challenged by the effects of poverty or facing a situational crisis. The 1-mile starts at 5pm, and the 5K starts at 6:30pm for Elites and 6:35pm for the Citizen’s race. If you can run a 5K, men in 24 min or less, and women 26 min or less, sign up for the elite wave! Sign up to run both the 1-mile and 5K, or just one. Either way, you are guaranteed to have an amazing time!
Please check out our Race First Stop! It will have frequently asked questions and answers.
2023 Design! This is a heathered raspberry color!
Click the image for more information! This will start before the Valley 5000.
Race First Stop:
Is parking available? Yes. There is parking on Rio Blanco and all parking lots at the park. Please don’t park on the west side of 29th. This will be part of the course for the 1-Mile series that starts at 4:30pm. There is a parking lot off 29th and 22nd. There is LIMITED parking in the lot of off 22nd.
Am I guaranteed a shirt? To be guaranteed a shirt you must register by August 3rd. We always order extras and you will see inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out of shirts.
Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. If you want to pay with cash or a check please see one of the volunteers to assist you. The price goes up on race day. Please see the pricing on the registration link.
Will you cancel the race if it’s cold, snowing, windy, or rainy? No. We will hold the event rain or shine. Lightening will delay the event, but that chance is very, VERY slim.
If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.
Citizen’s Race starts at 6:35pm, Elite Race starts at 6:30pm, the FREE “Littles”Race starts around 7:15(ish)! For the 1-Mile, UCHealth’s Healthy Run Series will start at 4:30pm. Pushrim starts at 4:55pm, the 1-mile starts at 5pm and 5:05. We will email everyone which wave they are in Thursday, August 25th.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be at Backyard Tap, 323 N Railroad Ave, Loveland CO 80537. It will be Thursday, Aug 24th, 5:30-6:30pm. Please DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. We will be setting up and getting ready to start at 5:30pm. You can also pick up your packets 45 min prior to your race start time at MeHaffey Park on Aug 25th.
Do you have awards for the Valley 5000? Yes! Here is the breakdown:
Overall - top 3 male and female, custom-made medals and local gift cards
Masters Overall - top 3 male and female, custom-made medals and local gift cards
Age Divisions - top 3 male and female: (custom-made medals and gift certificates to local businesses)
14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
1-Mile Awards:
Top three overall male and female - locally made award from local artist Amy Hayman
Masters top three overall male and female - locally made award from local artist Amy Hayman
Please bring a bag of food (5 or more cans) or a multi-pack of food. We will have some raffle prizes up for grabs for those who bring food or money donations. $5 +1 raffle ticket, 1 bag of food +1 raffle ticket, 1 Multi-pack +1 raffle ticket.
These are the beer choices for the Valley 5000 - 2023!