Sun, Jun 20, 2027

Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile

Arvada, CO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

10K5K1 Mile

Entry is $12 now and rises to $15 after May 21, 2027, so registering before then saves $3.

About the Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile

The course follows Ralston Creek Bike Path out and back on concrete, so it is a smooth, predictable surface with no trail surprises. The miles run straight out and then straight home, which means you always know where you stand. A few aid stations offer water and sports drink, and portable restrooms are set up near the start and finish expo.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at Colorado Tap House, which also serves as the hub on race morning. Street parking is available on the surrounding blocks, but the Tap House lot itself is reserved for regular patrons during the event. Bring donations for a local food pantry if you want a shot at the raffle, and consider wearing a tie around your neck for a separate contest prize.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

168finishers

16:10winner

34:51median

1:04:18cutoff

Top 3: Adam Rich (16:10) · Collin Kreutz (18:02) · Ron Rosset (18:14)

10K · 2026 results

78finishers

35:41winner

57:15median

1:35:31cutoff

Top 3: Brandon Rockwood (35:41) · Dreamy Genzel II (36:19) · Zachary Thomas (36:43)

1 Miles · 2026 results

25finishers

5:12winner

8:40median

50:09cutoff

Top 3: Collin Kreutz (5:12) · Zachary Thomas (5:24) · Brandon Rockwood (5:27)

The Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

10K6/20/2027 07:55$44

5K6/20/2027 08:25$34

1 Mile6/20/2027 07:16$12

1 Mile6/20/2027 07:15$18

10K6/20/2027 07:15$44

5K6/20/2027 07:15$34

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Common Questions About the Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile

Will I finish last at the Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile a good first 5K?

It is a small race (168 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Father's Day Classic 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile?

The 5K winner ran 16:10 while the median finisher took 34:51. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.