Colorado Women's Classic - Westminster

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We are excited for the 2026 Colorado Women's Classic! While focused on women, all genders are WELCOME at this event!

We will run this event rain or shine! :) 
This is THE race for ALL. THE. GOODIES.
The Colorado Women's Classic is about the POSITIVE parts of being in a community of women...and the men around here support this event very well, too!

So many women run this event with their training buddies - run partners, sisters, mothers, daughters and granddaughters and now open to the men in your life too!  We hope YOU can join us again on Mother's Day!

We strive to treat you well, so here's our top ten list of things you get to enjoy at this race!

10) FOUR aid stations over the course of 10 miles
9) CHIP timing on your race bib (so you don't have to stop and turn in a timing chip after you're done!)
8) A FRESH FLOWER for every finisher!
7) A remarkable MEDAL for 10 Miler Finishers
6) FREE PHOTO DOWNLOADS so you can share your Mother's Day Memories with everyone
5) RAFFLE PRIZES of cool stuff when you donate to Growing Home....and so many of them!
4) SUPER SOFT and CLASSY race shirts with specific cuts for WOMEN.
3) LOTS OF FOOD in the expo. A cupcake tower (gluten free too), granola bars!
2) A Women-Centric Expo featuring representatives from businesses whose job it is to meet the needs of WOMEN.
1) A staff of experienced and FRIENDLY race officials and volunteers who want you to succeed and are on hand to answer your questions and think about your needs before you even know you need it...like passing around the sunscreen at the start line!  I mean it; WE LIKE YOU!

The 2021 Colorado Women's Classic is proceeding as an IN PERSON EVENT! Here are some protocols required of YOU and guidelines we will be following to keep everyone safe and healthy! 

We are following the current City of Westminster, Jefferson/Adams County, and State of Colorado guidelines. We will update this info as it changes. 

When signing up for the Colorado Women's Classic you will agree to a set of COVID guidelines and social contract. Those guidelines will include:
1. You agree to wear a mask/face covering when in the expo area, start corral after you cross the finish line. Face covering will not be required while you are running.
2. You agree to social distance of at least 6ft while at the event including in the start area, finish area, and expo.
3. Must be "healthy" to attend. Please stay home if you are exhibiting any covid-like or other illness type symptoms including, but not limited to: fever, cough, sneezing, sore/scratchy throat, etc.
4. You will not get to the race site more than 30 minutes before your scheduled start time/wave. When you arrive, you are instructed to go to the starting area and your starting corral section (marked by signs and volunteers). After you finished, you are instructed to leave as soon after as possible and not cross through the starting area.
5. Advanced Packet Pick Up is MANDATORY per City of Westminster.

In addition, all runners will be sent out in small waves (of 10 - subject to change) to allow for social distancing (waves assigned at registration ). While in the expo area, talking to vendors, and getting finisher food, masks will be mandatory. You will also see all of our staff wearing masks at all times and volunteers wearing gloves while handing out finisher food/water. As the regulations change due to this ever-changing pandemic, we will keep registered racers informed with the most recent guidelines.

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Like every spring, it is virus season in the Northern Hemisphere.  There are some long-standing practices in place within the 3W Races operation to prevent the spread of disease and in 2021, we've added more procedures for the benefit of all. 

Here's how YOU, our athlete, can help all of us remain healthy this season!

1) If you're sick, stay home.  Transfer your registration to another runner or another race.  During virus season this year, fees are waived for race transfers.  Also, the deadline to transfer is the start of the race.  Yep - feeling sick the night before your race?  Go online and transfer to an upcoming event owned by 3W Races.  (This must happen before the start time of the race.)  This applies to those at high risk / immune compromised as well.  Use your best judgement and DON'T attend if it is risky for YOU.

2) Wash your hands / use hand sanitizer.  Every restroom is stocked with sanitizer.  Use it, please!

3) Cough appropriately.  Turn away from others, put your face in your elbow and point toward the ground.

4) Keep your hands to yourself.  Staff/volunteers using gloves will happily hand you a cup or a snack or turn the spigot to refill your personal water bottle.  It is our goal that you don't touch anything with your bare hands that another athlete may also touch.

5) Follow Race Director instructions.  Our race directors may be implementing protocols in real time as we get new information from our medical director and governing authorities.  For example, on race day, elite runners (super speedies!) will be asked to start the race together at the 'gun time' and all other age groupers will be asked to distance themselves during the start and not group up close to each other.  Our events are chip-timed and your race start time begins when YOU cross the start mat.  Please respect their requests and follow instructions accordingly for the benefit of all!

We've always been a community of runners - which means we ALL look out for each other.  Thank you for participating with us.  We are committed to doing our part for safety and health and truly appreciate the manner in which you do the same!

Don't stand in line on race day.  Get your bib and shirt at Advanced Packet Pick up so you can have a few extra moments of SLEEP on Mother's Day morning before you race!

Date: May 9
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Road Runner Sports
Address: 10442 Town Center Dr, Ste 300, Westminster, CO 80021

*Packet Pick Up dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Picking up for a friend?
Yes! You can pick up a friend or family member's packet (or have someone else pick up your packet)! Just tell us their name and we'll get you on your way! 

Join us at the after party and celebrate MOM!  Bring in your bib to the Buffalo Wild Wings at 10436 Towncenter Dr #100, Westminster CO and get 6 free wings.

Address: 10436 Townecenter Dr, #100- The Shops at Walnut Creek

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Raise Brand Awareness
Community relations
High Visibility
Demonstration/Display opportunities
Product sampling/sale opportunities 
Partner with a charity that reflects your organization’s values
Give back to the community
Employee participation and team building
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OPTIONS FOR SPONSORSHIP
We would love to work with you to feature your product or business with our racers.  There are many ways to be involved and gain exposure, from hosting a packet pick up location or after party, sponsoring a water station (at select events), adding a goody or coupon to the goody bag, providing an in-kind donation/sample for the racers on the course or at the finish line, or setting up a booth on race-day at the expo.  

We can feature your business on the event webpage, racer emails or social media!  All sponsorship payments must be received before your business is included in any kind of mention or posting.

Please contact our marketing team before the race with any questions:

Sponsorship Direct Number: 303-667-5685
AJ Benefield: 
Email: AJ@3WRaces.com

TENT/TABLE:  You will be given approximately 12'x12' of space.  Tents and tables are NOT included, however, some of you have already arranged for table/tent rental from 3W Races.  In that case, your tent and/or table will be set for you at your designated space.

Tent rental is $95 and tables are $20 each to rent for the event.  3W will bring the tent/table, set it up at your designated location and tear it down at the end of the event.  If you are interested in this arrangement, please coordinate with us at least one week in advance.
Goody Bag Stuffers

If you have arranged to place something into the Goody Bag, please make sure your 'stuffer' reaches us by the deadline so our volunteers and staff can get it into each racer's goody bag!  Items received after the deadline will not be in the goody bag.

DEADLINE:
FRIDAY before race week. May 1, 2026 by 4:00 PM

QUANTITY:
We will stuff 300 goody bags in 2026.

LOCATION:
7960 Hollywood Street, Commerce City, CO 80022
(If you would rather drop off in person than mail/ship your items, please email us in advance to make arrangements.)
Participant Data

In 2025, we had 272 registrants and 221 finishers. 

Historically:

This used to be an all-women event, but we now open the field up to man, however it is still predominately women.

Age breakdown:
11% 18 & Under
12% 19-29
33% 31-39
​27% 40-49
15% 50-64
2% 65 & Older
 
 
 
Race Day Information

Location and Parking
The Westminster Promenade Terrace 10060 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80021.  This is across the street from the Westin Hotel.

PARKING: There are plenty of parking spaces to the southwest of the terrace and across the street by the Caribou Coffee, as well as at Christopher fields. Parking can be a bit tricky and sometimes fills up quickly, so it is best to arrive early so you have plenty of time to drop off your stuff and get your car parked. We are not able to block off any spaces so allow extra time to get parked and come back to get things set up. Please see this MAP for locations that we are permitted to park. 

**NOTE: The Promenade Terrace venue is a grassy common area at the bottom of 3 flights of stairs. There are ramps you may utilize to roll your equipment down to the grass on a hand truck or dolly. If you have a lot of heavy equipment, please plan accordingly. DOLLY or ROLLING CART is highly recommend. The race crew usually has one that you may use if it is not needed by them.
Time

TIME: Set up should be from 6:00-7:00 AM. The expo opens at 7:00AM for racers.
Race starts at 8:15 AM, 11:00 is Tear Down. The finish line officially closes when the last runner crosses. Click Here for Racer Schedule.

Exact space for booth is on a first-come-first-serve basis. We do have access to power at this location, but it is based on the city and not always turned on.

Contact Information

Please check in at the 3W Races tent on race day regarding the specific location of your booth space! Spots will be assigned as you arrive on race day.

Race Director Contact Info:
AJ: 303-667-5685
AJ@3WRaces.com

Surface: to stake or weight?

SURFACE: Vendors, you will set up in the grass or along the concrete section which surrounds the lawn; plan for either surface however, tent weights are recommended as staking is NOT permitted by the City of Westminster.
Raffle

Have a great prize you want to give away on race day? Racers that donate items to our partner charity get enter in the race day raffle!  Arrange with 3W Races if you will be providing a raffle prize and bring it with you on race day.

CLICK the LINKS for MapMyRun Course Maps:

10 MILER

10k

5k

Start, Finish and Expo

Start and Finish are located at:
10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80021 (Westminster Promenade Terrace)

Course Surface

This course is on Big Dry Creek Trail, which is primarily CONCRETE with sections of hard packed gravel.  There are a few wooden foot bridges which may be slippery when wet.

Well trained, leashed dogs are welcome on this course, as well as strollers.  Please be mindful of others when running with a dog or a stroller and do not impede your fellow runners!

Cup-Free Finish Line

Although there are cups on the course at each aid station, remember that we always maintain a 'cup free finish'.  There is a drinking fountain at the Terrace and there are coolers for refilling your personal water bottle at the expo area.

Parking
Parking is available on a limited basis right next to the Terrace on the south side of Promenade Way.  Additional parking is available in the surrounding areas near the Promenade.   

Course Support

Port-a-Johns will be at the Expo (start/finish) and at approximately miles 3/7 of the 10 miler course. (Which is just after the 1st water station). This is very close to the 10k turnaround. There are no port-a-johns on the 5k course.

Water Stations: There are no water stations on the 5k course.  The 10k will have two opportunities for water at miles 2/8.  The 10 Milers will see water stations 4 times at approximately miles 2,4,6, and 8.  Each water station will have cups for water and an electrolyte replacement drink. The northern most water station, that the 10 milers will see two times, will have energy gels.

All courses are OUT and BACK, which means runners need to stay to the right to avoid oncoming racers. 

Course Cut-Off

The 10 Miler course support and timing will be open for 2:40:00.  Racers must average at least 16 minutes per mile to remain on the course and receive course support.

Live GPS Tracking

It's FREE - Race Joy

Make it a full weekend and get a special Colorado Women's Classic room rate at Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver North/Westminster. 

Parking is available on a limited basis right next to the Terrace on the south side of Promenade Way.  Additional parking is available in the surrounding areas near the Promenade.  

Bring 5 or more items for donation to Growing Home on race day and you'll be entered into our race day raffle for swanky prizes from our sponsors including free massages, gift cards, upcoming race entries & more!

Bring these items:Feminine hygiene products of all sizes: pads, tampons, panty liners.
Other hygiene items: shampoos, soaps, tooth paste, etc.

7:00 Expo/Registration and Late Packet Pick Up Opens
8:00 Kids Run (for ages 3-7)

8:15 10 Miler Start

8:20 10k Start

8:30 5k

9:15 Awards 5k

9:35 Awards 10k and Overall 10 Miler

10:15 Awards Age Groupers 10 Miler

11:00 Finish Line/Expo Closes

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Sneakers4Funds to provide you with a socially responsible way to donate your gently worn, used or new sneakers and running shoes to a good cause we support! The sneakers will help benefit Growing Home as well as give a hand up, not a handout, to micro-enterprises in 25 developing countries. The athletic shoes will be kept out of landfills where they can take decades to fully decompose. Visit Sneakers4Funds to learn more!

It's super simple! All you need to do is bring your lightly worn athletic shoes and sneakers to the race (either race day or at packet pick up). We collect them and mail them and a donation is made to Growing Home! 

Please donate only gently worn, used, and new athletic shoes.  These sneakers, trainers, and other athletic shoes will be worn again by people in developing nations, so please make sure there are no holes or soles falling off and that they are in wearable condition.  Dress shoes, sandals, brown shoes, flip flops, cleats, etc. and other shoes that are NOT athletic shoes will NOT be accepted. 

Please tie your shoes together or put a rubber band around the pair! 

Participants may choose unisex or women's cut sizes when signing up for the event. 

Shirts are a very soft 60% combed ring spun cotton, 40% polyester performance blend - perfect for running your next 5k or running your daily errands.  Available sizes are shown during registration.  You may be able to make exchanges on race day at the 3W Races tent after everyone has checked in for the event.  Some sizes will sell out in the days leading up to the event.  A 'no shirt' option for a lesser fee is offered.

See below for size charts:

Adult Unisex Sizing:

Women's Sizing:

10 year age groups are recognized:

Women's Age groups 5k: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Women's Age groups 10 Miler & 10k: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

The top 5 Men and 3 Women will be recognized as well as the top three women in each of the above listed age groups.

The event is CHIP TIMED.  OVERALL Winners  are scored based on GUN TIME.  All others (age groups) are scored based on chip time.

Your chip time starts when your timing chip crosses the start line.  Your timing chip is adhered to the back of your race bib (race number.)  You will receive this number from the registration volunteers when you pick up your shirt/race packet.  Please wear the bib that is assigned to YOU and not to someone else in your family.  Please wear the bib on the FRONT, OUTSIDE of your clothing just above your hips.  If you wear a bib assigned to someone else or do not wear the bib HORIZONTALLY on the front, outside of your clothing, your result may not register and you will be ineligible for awards.

RESULTS will be sent to you electronically upon finishing (if you opt in for that option during registration) and will be available to view here LIVE during the event and after the race.  Please email us if you find an error, in the case that you wore someone else's bib or your age/gender information, name spelling, etc is incorrect.  info@3wraces.com  RESULTS will be posted LIVE during the event on the RESULTS PAGE.

Answer any questions by visiting the Colorado Women's Classic FAQ Page on the Women's Classic Website!  VIRTUAL related questions/answers are below:

See the COVID-19 Update Section for the most recent information regarding this event and health protocols.

WHEN should I run this?
-> You can run this ANYTIME you desire.  If it is best for you to wait until later this year to run this distance, then WAIT!  Many participants will be running on the originally scheduled date/weekend, May 9th, but that’s the benefit of a virtual event.  Only the RACE is virtual – the RUN is REAL, WHENEVER you choose to do it.  Need to wait until the middle of July?  That’s fine!

WHERE should I run this?
-> That is 100% your choice.  You can run the real course on a different day/time than the in-person event or run around your neighborhood! You can run outside anywhere you'd like or take your miles to the treadmill!  If you choose to run outdoors, please take every precaution ordered in your area. You can find the real course HERE. The real course is enabled with the RaceJoy APP. That means you can start Race Joy and it will guide you through the real course with some fun motivation to go along. With Race Joy, your friends and family can also track you as you run! In addition, you can use "Race Joy Anywhere" for this race and that will allow you to use the APP for your virtual race. When you use Race Joy (for anywhere or for the real course), your time/results will automatically post! 

HOW should I run this?
-> Run any way that works for you!  If you’re signed up for the 10 mile race and your training has been thrown out of whack by recent events, then split it up!  Need to walk a mile a day for a couple of weeks to earn it?  Then do that!  

How do I report my TIME?
-> The virtual results submission link is active from May 6th - 12th.  Use THIS LINK and follow the prompts when you click "submit virtual results!" You don't have to submit a time; there is an option to just mark your race as complete.

If you miss that window and still want to report your results, you'll have to email us at info@3wraces.com and we can manually import your time on the back end.

Are TIMES verified?
-> No.  For the virtual event, times reported are on the ‘honor system’.  Nor do you need to provide us with "proof" of your times.

WILL RESULTS be posted?
-> You bet! As more and more people submit their time, preliminary results will be on the RESULTS page of the website. The final virtual results will be most accurate on May 13th after the submission window is closed.

Will participants be rewarded based on PERFORMANCE?
No, because participants are running in different locations, times, etc. we will not award anything based on performance

WHEN/HOW will I get my SWAG?
-> It will be sent through USPS. Since this virtual race is associated with an in-person event, swag will be mailed the day after the in-person event (May 10th).  If your address in your RunSignUp account is outdated, please update it now.  Go to RunSignUp.com Click on "Profile" where you may then edit your personal details.   If your address is not in RunSignUp, you may add it now.  Likewise, you may email info@ColoradoWomensClassic.com

What if I want to change my DISTANCE?
-> You can do this through your RunSignUp account under “manage my registration” or you can email your request.  info@ColoradoWomensClassic.com

The Colorado Women's Classic is about the POSITIVE parts of being in a community of women...and the men around here support this event very well, too!

So many women run this event with their training buddies - run partners, sisters, mothers, daughters and granddaughters and now open to the men in your life too!  We hope YOU can join us again on Mother's Day!

We strive to treat you well, so here's our top ten list of things you get to enjoy at this race!

10) SEVEN aid stations over the course of 10 miles
9) CHIP timing on your race bib (so you don't have to stop and turn in a timing chip after you're done!)
8) A FRESH FLOWER for every finisher!
7) A remarkable MEDAL for 10 Miler Finishers
6) FREE PHOTO DOWNLOADS so you can share your Mother's Day Memories with everyone
5) RAFFLE PRIZES of cool stuff when you donate to Growing Home....and so many of them!
4) SUPER SOFT and CLASSY race shirts with specific cuts for WOMEN.
3) LOTS OF FOOD in the expo. A cupcake tower (gluten free too), fruit, granola bars, and electrolytes!
2) A Women-Centric Expo featuring representatives from businesses whose job it is to meet the needs of WOMEN.
1) A staff of experienced and FRIENDLY race officials and volunteers who want you to succeed and are on hand to answer your questions and think about your needs before you even know you need it...like passing around the sunscreen at the start line!  I mean it; WE LIKE YOU!

2025 Medal-10 Miler FINISHERS will receive a medal at the finish line!  2026 Medal design will be available after the new year.

2025 shirt image pictured here.  2026 image will be available after the new year.

We are proud to partner with Sneakers4Funds! When you donate your gently used or new athletic shoes, a donation is made to our ongoing charity partner, Growing Home! 

Bring your shoes to Advanced Packet Pick Up or on Race day! Click here for more info!