This Thursday’s run is from Backyard Tap. The group takes off at 5:30pm. Social time to follow. Discount on first drinks with non-alcoholic options available. Family-friendly. All abilities are welcome. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks. They are offering $1 off all drinks too!

This Thursday we will be running from Verboten. The group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome. Discount on beers, and non-alcoholic options available. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc with parents!

This Thursday we will be running from Berthoud Brewing Loveland location. Group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome. $1 off first beers, with non-alcoholic options available. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with parents.

Choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 training runs! You can come and run the course for Run the Ranch. You can run the 10K loop or the 5K loop! Each training run starts at 8am and ends at noon. You will need to bring your own food and water. There will be a sign-in AND a sign-out sheet. It is crucial that you do both.

Tonight’s group run is from Loveland Tap and Tavern. The group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome, runners and walkers. They have an incredible burger special, Mondo beers, and non-alcoholic options are available. Social time to follow run/walk. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks.

This Thursday’s run is from Backyard Tap. The group takes off at 5:30pm. Social time to follow. Discount on first drinks with non-alcoholic options available. Family-friendly. All abilities are welcome. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks. They are offering $1 off all drinks too!

This Thursday we will be running from Verboten. The group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome. Discount on beers, and non-alcoholic options available. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc with parents!

This Thursday we will be running from Berthoud Brewing Loveland location. Group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome. $1 off first beers, with non-alcoholic options available. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with parents.

WE ARE IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND WITH THIS CLASSIC 4 MILER

Sweetheart City Racing is excited to hold this year’s event once again. With a race start and awards in Downtown Loveland, it will be right in the center of the action of the Loveland Sweetheart Festival. You will love our new 4-mile race course along the Rec path as you leave Downtown Loveland!

The race will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Racers will need to arrive early to ensure smooth parking (as it is limited) and an on-time start. Join us on February 15th, 2025 for a day full of fun, love, and fitness as we work to raise money for local High School and Middle School Cross Country teams.

Please check out our Race First Stop! It will have frequently asked questions and answers.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is a free parking garage, downtown parking spots, and lots near the start/finish line. Start/finish line is near Cleveland and 4th.

2. Am I guaranteed a shirt? To be guaranteed a shirt you must register by Jan 30th. We always order extras but register early to guarantee you get one! We always have other swag available if we run out of shirts.

3. Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. If you want to pay with cash or check please see one of the volunteers to assist you. Price goes up on race day. Please see the pricing on the registration link.

4. 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.

5. Where is Pre-Race PACKET PICKUP? Redemption Church in downtown Loveland, Friday, February 10th, 5:30pm-6:30pm. You can pick up LIVE and VIRTUAL packets here. We encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday night and not race day.

6. Race Day Packet pickup will be held 1:30pm-2:15pm at Sports Station on the pation. Look for the huge arch on 4th St.

7. Where can I pick up my virtual packet? If you have not picked up your packet at any available times listed above, we will take the virtual packets to a sponsor’s place of business and contact you through email. If you would like it mailed, please choose the add-on “P&H for Virtual packets” when you register. Those needing to be mailed will be mailed the following week.

Info if you are bringing your dog!

Dog Info:

We have had a few mishaps with the races from last year so we want to make sure everyone knows the rules. We LOVE seeing all the fur family members out on course and at our events. If everyone can follow these rules we can continue to allow them. 

1. Dogs must remain leashed AT ALL TIMES. IF anyone is caught with their dogs off-leash, you will be disqualified from the race and they won't be allowed at any other event. 

2. They must be friendly. We had a young kid get nipped at and you can see the problems this creates. They must be friendly and well-behaved.

3. Be aware of all people around you. We don't want people getting tripped by leashes or knocked over by dogs. 

4. Leashes should be 6ft or shorter. In the starting shoots, please starts at the back of the pack and have them very short-leashed/right next to you. Folks need to hear the pre-race briefing, so please try to keep them from barking during that time.

Poudre Pet and Feed Supply will be set up with goodies and they will have their treat truck! Treats usually range from $1-$4.

Tonight’s group run is from Loveland Tap and Tavern. The group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome, runners and walkers. They have an incredible burger special, Mondo beers, and non-alcoholic options are available. Social time to follow run/walk. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks.

Choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 training runs! You can come and run the course for Run the Ranch. You can run the 10K loop or the 5K loop! Each training run starts at 7am and ends at noon. You will need to bring your own food and water. There will be a sign-in AND a sign-out sheet. It is crucial that you do both.

This Thursday’s run is from Backyard Tap. The group takes off at 5:30pm. Social time to follow. Discount on first drinks with non-alcoholic options available. Family-friendly. All abilities are welcome. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks. They are offering $1 off all drinks too!

Choose 1, 2, 3 or all 4 training runs! You can come and run the course for Run the Ranch. You can run the 10K loop or the 5K loop! Each training run starts at 8am and ends at noon. You will need to bring your own food and water. There will be a sign-in AND a sign-out sheet. It is crucial that you do both.

2 MILE FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL

This event benefits the Loveland Parks and Rec Foundation. Come and enjoy live music, vendors, sponsors, and a fun run to help raise money for the tree-planting fund. Each participant will receive a custom bib, Oaktree seedling (first 25 families/people), reusable hydro color cup with lid and straw or frisbee, and lots of FUN! Little Stitious Band will be playing live music. Finish line food will some sweet treats!

PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 4TH, 8:45am-9:15am, at Centennial Park.

RUNNERS START AT 9:30AM

BSTRONGBFIT START AT 9:30AM 

UCHealth - Healthy Run Series Mile starts at 11AM

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking in the parking lot at the park, and Rivers Edge Natural Area and their overflow parking off the southside of First St. We encourage everyone to arrive early to find parking and have time to get to the start time.

2. Am I guaranteed swag? To be guaranteed this years swag you must register by April 17th. We always order extras and you will see inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out. You will see inventory when you register. First 25 people/families to register get a tree seedling too!

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Packet Pickup: Packets will be available for pickup Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and 3rd, at Altitude Running. You must arrive during business hours. If you don’t make it there, we will have race day packet pickup on Saturday between 8:45am-9:15am.

For the 11th year, the LL5K, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing is scheduled to begin at Loveland Fairgrounds Park on July 4th at 8 am. Runner and walkers are encouraged to attend. We are proud to support several local Veterans groups, with the 2024 Liberty 5K. Please visit their links below and stop by their booths on race day. The race will begin promptly at 8 a.m. Racers will need to arrive early to assure smooth parking (as it is limited) as well as an on-time start. The Elite corral/wave will start at 8:45am. If you can run a 5K under 24 min for men, under 26 min for women, sign up and run with the Elites.

Returning this year is the kid’s race! Small children toddler - elementary can run around 100 yards and cross the finish line! More details coming soon.

Please check out our Race First Stop! It will have frequently asked questions and answers.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking on both sides of the river, Barnes Softball Complex, and off Railroad north of the park entrance. There is also a free parking garage in downtown Loveland, about 1/2 mile from the start line. Railroad Ave will be closed at 3rd and there is very limited parking off Railroad. We encourage everyone to park at Barnes Softball Complex and walk over the bridge to the event area.

2. Am I guaranteed a shirt? To be guaranteed a shirt you must register by June 18th. We always order extras and you will see inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out of shirts.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

6. Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pickup will be July 3rd, 5-6:30pm, at Backyard Tap, 323 N railroad Ave, Loveland CO 80537. You may pick up your packet on race day starting at 7am, at the event at Fairgrounds Park, but we HIGHLY encourage you to pick it up Wednesday evening. Backyard Tap will be offering $1 off drinks when you pick up your packets. Race packets and shirts will not be available after the race has begun. Please make sure you get your packets before the race starts.

7. Are scooters allowed?: We love seeing all the kiddos at the Loveland Liberty 5K. For the safety of other participants, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, and skates are not allowed. If your children are too young to walk or run the 5K, we have the “Littles” run starting around 9:15am, just after the Elite race is over. Awards will be right after the “Littles” race.

8. Are Dogs Allowed?: Dogs are welcome but MUST BE WELL BEHAVED. They have to be leashed the entire time. Any dogs caught off-leash will result in you getting disqualified and they won’t be able to return. We love seeing them out there on the course, but for safety reasons, they need to be well-behaved and leashed at all times. Leashes must be 5 feet in length or shorter. Please be considerate of others around you so you don’t trip people with the leashes. Poudre Pet and Feed Supply will be there with a booth and their treat truck. They have great treats for your fur family priced between $1-$4 usually. There will be water for them at the aid station and finish line.

9. Do you have awards? Yes! Here is the breakdown:

   Overall - top 3 male and female, custom-made medals, gift cash purse, local gift cards, shoes for 1st place(from Altitude Running)

   Masters Overall - top 3 male and female, custom-made medals, gift cash purse, local gift cards

   Age Divisions - top 3 male and female: (custom-made medals and gift certificates to local businesses)

   9 and under

   10-14

   15-19

   20-29

   30-39

   40-49

   50-59

   60-69

   70+

The final run of the summer is being hosted by Aims Community College in Greeley. This is going to be a fun run around the campus.

With over 300 runners expected and even more spectators, this will be an amazing year for the 42nd Valley 5000, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing. This run/walk will begin in Mehaffey Park on August 17, 2024 at 8:00am. Our new Non-Profit Partner for the Valley 5000 is FCA - All Abilities! Stayed tuned for more info. It is another local non-profit we are excited to partner with. The 1-mile starts at 8am, and the 5K starts at 9:00am for Elites, and 9:05am 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.

Race First Stop:

1. 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 Rio Blanco. This will be part of the course for the 1-Mile that starts at 8:00am. There is a parking lot off 29th and 22nd. There is LIMITED parking in the lot of off 22nd.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

6. Elite Race starts at 9:00am, Citizen’s Race starts at 9:05am, the FREE “Littles”Race starts around 9:45(ish)! For the 1-Mile, Pushrim starts at 7:55am, and the 1-mile starts at 8am.

7. Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be at Backyard Tap, 323 N Railroad Ave, Loveland CO 80537. It will be Friday, Aug 16th, 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 17th.

8. 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+

   1-Mile Awards:

   Top three overall male and female - custom-made medals and local gift cards

   Masters top three overall male and female - custom-made medals and local gift cards

Our purpose is to see the typical community, special needs community, and the physically disabled community come together in the world of sports to see inclusion at its very best! The lines of abilities, marginalized people. With FCA All Abilities, our hearts are to see every coach, athlete, and partner scene, encouraged, challenged, supported, and celebrated in their”, God-given gifts and talents.”

To learn more visit: FCA All Abilities

Join us on a journey from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at City Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in downtown Loveland. The half marathon starts at the Epic Center and also ends in downtown Loveland. Along the way, whether in the half or the full, enjoy stunning mountain views as you piece together sections of the newly completed Long View and Front Range bike paths.

Our community is the only city in the nation to follow the old tradition of ringing bells throughout the town in the early morning hours of Veteran’s Day. This race will mimic some of those old traditions to honor our nation's veteran community. We are honored to be part of this 4-Mile event and look forward to the engagement of the families in Loveland. This event benefits Post 2000, which is created a Loveland Colorado Veteran's Assistance program.

We have a new start time for the Bell Ringer!! We will now be starting at 9am in the morning! Come start your day off with us for the 4-mile around the lake route.

This year the girls that are part of the BStrong BFit program will be returning. Their race will now start at 11am! We are thrilled to have them join us again. Cheer them on and hollar an encouraging word if you see them running. They will be training for 8 weeks to run a 2-mile route designed just for them.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking in the parking lots at the park. There is a parking lot off 29th at Loveland High School. There is LIMITED parking at North Lake Park.

2. Am I guaranteed socks? To be guaranteed socks you must register by October 15th. We always order extras and you will see the inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out of socks.

3. 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.

4. Is there a pre-race day packet pickup? Yes! You can come to Aims Community College in downtown Loveland, on Nov 8th, 5:00-6:00pm to pick up your packet. If you miss it, you can get yours 45 min before the race begins on Saturday.

5. 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.

6. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

7. If you are bringing a weighted vest or backpack for the rucksack division, they need to be “check-in”/weighed at packet pickup/registration area before the race. They must have 20lbs dry weight.

Awards Breakdown:

Overall - top 3 male and female, custom made medals, gift cash purse

Masters Overall - top 3 male and female, custom made medals, gift cash purse

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 and up

Ruck Sack:

Top three male and female

Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for a 2-mile fun run! The event will be held at Mehaffey Park. We will have a fun course, music, vendors, and more! Come dressed in your best Turkey Day outfit. Every participant will receive a memorable campfire mug and bib. Shirts can be added on during registration. This event will benefit KidsPak. We will be accepting food and money donations to help fill their shelves and a portion of the proceeds will go to them too.

Race Stop below answers a lot of questions about the event. Please scroll down to see frequently answered questions. The run starts at 8am with the start line open until 8:30am. Feel free to hang out and cheer on others after you finish. We will have some stuffin’ for you at the finish.

We will be updating with all the info soon. Stayed tuned…. It’s going to be a great event!!

Race First Stop:

1. Am I guaranteed a mug? Yes, but you must be registered by Nov 1st. After Nov 1st, it will be on a first-come basis. Inventory will be in Run Sign Up. If we run out you can choose the option to donate to KidsPak. After the run is over and virtual packets are filled, then any mugs not picked up will be up for grabs if you didn’t get one.

2. Is there early packet pickup? Yes! There will be two options! First one is you can go to Altitude Running in Fort Collins, Sunday - Tuesday (week of Thanksgiving) to pick up your packets, or you can come to Backyard Tap, Wednesday, Nov 27th, between 5-6pm. We encourage both options to help with congestion and lines on Thanksgiving morning.

3. What time is race day packet pickup? You can pick up your packets starting at 7:15am at the park. The run will start promptly at 8am.

4. How do I get my virtual packet? If you chose to have it mailed and pay the fee, we will ship them by the following Monday. You can contact us for a porch pickup or, we will take it to a local sponsor the following week for pickup.

5. Can I bring my dog? Yes! We are very dog-friendly. We just ask that your dog is well-behaved, keep your dog leashed (6ft or shorter), and don’t impede other runners with a long leash.

6. Is the course stroller-friendly? Yes! It’s on the paved paths throughout the park. Please start towards the back of the pack. (We made a slight adjustment to the start because of all the awesome folks coming out). The first 50(ish) feet is on grass. The rest is paved.

7. Keep in mind, Huffin for Stuffin is a Fun Run/Walk, which means we do not officially time the race. There will be a running clock at the finish line so you can see your approximate time.

8. Please bring food and money donations for KidsPak! We are helping them to raise funds to fill their shelves! They help so many children in our community. They need canned ravioli, canned spaghetting sauce, boxed mac n cheese, granola bars, etc. No glass containers or expired items.

Christmas time is such a joyous season! We could not help ourselves but put on this amazing race again for 2024 in partnership with Realities for Children. The Toy Drop 5K, 10K, and 15K will be held on December 7, 2024. How much fun will it be to take a run through our incredible city roads and bike paths, and donate a toy to a great cause! Realities for Children serves kids in Larimer County who have suffered abuse, neglect, or are at-risk (like being homeless). They partner with 38 other agencies who serve the same population and provides them with emergency funds, necessary items, activities for their kids, outreach, etc. They are able to distribute to the agencies and kids, 100% of what is donated to them because they have a unique model of being funded by 250+ local business members. We could not be more excited to link arms with Realities for Children to host the Toy Drop 5K, 10K and 15K again for 2024!

Don’t forget to bring a NEW, unwrapped toy to the start line! You will be able to “drop” them as you take off running! We want to fill Berniece again this year.

Start times: 15K and 5K start at 9am and the 10K will start at 9:05am.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking at the brewery and across the street off Cascade.

2. Am I guaranteed swag? To be guaranteed race you must register by Nov 26th. We always order extras and you will see the inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out of swag for your distance. Because of the pandemic, the inventory keeps changing in swag we are wanting to order. Please know, we will make sure to have quality products for each distance.

3. Is there early/pre-race packet pickup? Yes. It will be at Friday, Dec 6th, at Berthoud Brewing in Loveland (off Cascade and 34) from 5:30-6:30pm. Race day packet pickup starts at 8:15am, outside near the finish line. Look for the SCR tent!

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

Awards:

5K -

top three male and female overall, top three masters male and female overall

top three in age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

10K -

top three male and female overall, top three masters male and female overall

top three in age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

15K -

top five male and female overall

15K will be getting custom made mugs, beanies and gloves. Designs coming soon for 2024!

5K get gloves,

10K get beanies and gloves,

15K get a custom-made mug, beanie and gloves.