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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
