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:
Is parking available? Yes. There is parking at the brewery and across the street off Cascade.
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.
Is there early/pre-race packet pickup? Yes. It will be at Friday, Dec 15th, at Berthoud Brewing in Loveland (off Cascade and 34) from 5:30-6:30pm. Race day packet pickup starts at 8:15am, just inside the Brewery.
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.
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.
If you are needing any outdoor sports or equipment, use this link to shop at Scheels. 5% of purchases will go to our scholarship fund! This scholarship will be awarded to a local senior. The first scholarship will be awarded in the spring of 2024.