Erie Half & 5k

Join us for the Erie Half and 5k! 

The Hometown Race Series features half marathons and 5k distance events in outlying communities outside the Denver and Boulder metro areas. 

LOOK UP! At the Erie event, we often see the early morning skies with dotted with delightfully colorful hot-air balloons.

Whatever distance you're ready to tackle, we'll be there with you to celebrate at the finish line!  This is one of the few 5k events where FINISHER MEDALS are awarded to each participant.  Go home with proof of your pride and show off that bling!

Advanced Packet Pick Up:

Date: Aug 14

Time: 4-7pm

Location- Road Runner Sports- 10442 Town Center Dr, #300, Westminster CO 80021

Yes, you may pick up for a friend/family member or send someone to come in and pick up for you! You just need a copy of their email with the QR Code! 

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:
AJ Benefield: 
Email: AJ@3WRaces.com

PARTICIPANT DATA
Historically, we've seen 200-350 registrations for this event with about 50 spectators/volunteers.

We expect 300+ registrants for the 2024 event.

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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. 

QUANTITY: We will stuff 400 bags.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY before race week.  August 7, 2025 by 4:00 PM

LOCATION: Mail to: 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.)
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TABLE/TENT RENTAL
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.

Generally, 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.
 

RACE DAY INFO

TIME: 5:30-6:00 AM Expo opens for Vendor Set Up , Race starts at 7:00 AM, 10:30 is Tear Down. The finish line officially closes when the last runner crosses.  
Click Here for Racer Schedule.  Please check in at the 3W Races tent on race day regarding the specific location of your booth space!

SURFACE: Vendors, you will set up on the grass section of the park; plan accordingly. Tent weights are recommended. 

Race Director Direct Number: AJ 303-667-5685 | aj@3wraces.com

RACE DAY RAFFLE: Have a great prize you want to give away on race day?  Arrange with 3W Races if you will be providing a raffle prize and bring it with you on race day.  Learn more about how these prizes are promoted and used to benefit our Charity Partner HERE.

CLICK HERE for 13.1 COURSE

CLICK HERE for 5k COURSE

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The 5k course is a PURE out and back course.  This means that you'll run 1.55 miles south to a turn around location.  It is marked with signs that read "5k TURN AROUND" on both sides of the trail in addition to being manned by a course marshal to remind you, 5k runners, to turn around.  At that point, you'll run back to the exact same line where you started along the exact same trail.

The half marathon course runs generally south in an out and back manner.  Please follow all course marshal instructions and pay attention to signage.  If you ran on a path on the way out, you will run on that same path on the way back.  There are 3 aid stations that you will encounter a total of 7 times on this course.

Course Surface: The course is on Coal Creek Trail.  The majority of both courses is on concrete.  A portion of the half marathon is on gravel trail.  (Gravel = approximately miles 4.5-8.5)

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 are coolers for refilling your personal water bottle at the expo area as well as a drinking fountain in the park.

Dogs: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed at the Erie Half/5k. We asked that they are kept on a short leash and that you start off to the side or near the back as to not impede other racers.

Strollers: Strollers are allowed. There is a small portion of the half course on gravel that might be a tiny bit difficult for strollers, but manageable. 

SUPPORT:

WATER STATIONS:

At each water station, you will find water and an electrolyte replacement beverage. Energy gels will be at only ONE station, the southern most station which you will see at approximately mile 6.5.
Water stations are located at approximately miles 2.25, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 for the half marathon.
There is no water station on the 5k course.
Remember, there will be CUPS at the water stations, but not at the finish line. There will be a place to store water bottles at the finish.

PORT-A-JOHNS
Restrooms are located at the Expo area in addition to the first/final water station (approx miles 2.25, 9 and 11).

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CLICK HERE for 13.1 COURSE

CLICK HERE for 5k COURSE

No question is too silly to ask regardless of whether you're a rookie or a veteran.  Help us improve the FAQ Page!  Send your general or specific question(s) to info@3WRaces.com and type: "ERIE HALF FAQ" in the subject line!

WATER- CUP FREE FINISH
All 3W Races events maintain a cup free finish area.  This means that water will be available for refilling your personal water bottles.  Bins for holding your water bottle near the Finish Line will be available on race day morning.  Biodegradable cups will be used on the course, but no disposable cups will be available at the finish line. Thank you!

WALKERS
Walkers and joggers should always stay to the right, faster runners should pass on the left.  Walkers, please keep your groups down to two abreast so that others may pass you.  

Since the Half Marathon course is open for 3 hours and 30 minutes, some walkers may desire to start EARLIER than the official start time so you can return to the finish before the finish line and expo close.  You may start up to 60 minutes early, and must notify the race director in advance that you wish to do so.  

Please note that aid stations are operational and course marshals are officially on duty at the time the regularly scheduled half marathon begins and may not be operational when walkers first pass.

PACKET PICKUP
Can't make it to advanced packet pick up?  Send a friend, family member or teammate!  We will allow others to pick up for you.  Yes, there is same day pick up available generally starting 60-90 minutes before the first race starts.  Avoid the lines; pick up early!  It's not a secret...it makes race day run smoother for everyone when you pick up your gear in advance.  That's why we give special raffle prizes and other cool stuff away to those who pick up early!!

If you can't make it to advanced packet pick up and have to miss out on the race we are unable to get you your packet. We try not to be wasteful; so all packets must be picked up on or before race day. Unfortunately we cannot hold it for you to pick up or mail it to you after the race. Any left over packets get recycled and/or donated immediately following the event.

If you can't run for any reason, please feel free to still pick up your packet at advanced packet pick up or on race day.

EDITING PROFILE
 
 Resend Confirmation Email/Receipt  
 
 Change your shirt size, aka "giveaway"  
 
 Correct Typo/Modify Profile

Military Discount
Yes!  Send us your rank and branch to info@3WRaces.com and request a military discount code.  We'll send you a 10% off code that you use on all 3W events throughout the calendar year in which it is requested. (Does not apply to 'packaged or bundled' races or virtual events.)  You'll also receive special use instructions in the email at that time! Note: may be required to show proof at time of packet pick up! 

Groups/Team Of 5 Or More
When you have a group of five or more, everyone saves $5! The way this works is as follows:
-Participant 1: Signs up first at full price and creates a TEAM. You will have to create a team name and a password so that only your group can sign up with you. (Click here for info on how to create a team.)-Participants 2 through 4: Register like normal making sure to join the team, at full price.
-Participant 5 and on: Signs up, joining the team as well, and notices their registration is $5 cheaper! WOO HOO! 
Then, a $5 refund is automatically applied to participants 1 through 4 (assuming they paid at least $5.00 for the race!)
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Cool, huh? Teams must be created or joined at time of registration. Team Rewards/Refunds will not be awarded retroactively. I.E: you must sign up for a team at registration to be eligible for the $5 discount or refund.
Click here for info on how to join a team when registering.

My coupon code/voucher isn't working, what do I do?
Thanks for your patience, this is an easy fix. First, DO NOT complete your registration. Please email us the voucher/coupon code, a little info on where you got it, and if applicable, a picture of the voucher/gift certificate. We'll get back to you shortly and look into why the code may not be working! If you're on a time crunch because of a price increase, don't worry, we'll honor it when we fix your code. 

DOGS & STROLLERS
Your well behaved, leashed dog and well behaved, belted in child in a stroller are welcome at the Erie Half & 5K event.  Please start in the appropriate wave with other dogs or strollers at the BACK of the pack to start. You do not need to register a child riding in a stroller.

Are Headphones Allowed?
Yes, you may run with headphones. We just ask that you leave one ear bud out or have the volume low enough to hear important announcements at the start/finish and volunteer/course marshal directions on the course!

​Can my child run with me? Do I have to register them/pay for them?
​Of course your kiddo can participate!  If your child stays in the stroller the whole race, no, you do NOT have to register them as a separate participant.  Our rule is, if they are using their own two feet to participate in one of our races, then, YES, you do need to register them. This is due to safety, participant counts for city permits and calculation of materials needed for the race!

RESULTS
Top finishers are scored based on GUN TIME.  Age group finishers are scored based on CHIP TIME.

Results can be found HERE.

We're so glad that we can offer FREE text messaging and email notification of your results!  Log in to your RunSignUp account.  Click on PROFILE, then MY REGISTERED RACES, then select MANAGE REGISTRATION under Erie Half & 5k. Then click on RESULT NOTIFICATIONS and follow the prompts on the screen.
 Enable Text Results  

SHIRTS & FINISHER MEDALS
The shirt is the same style, cut and logo design for both distances.  Each 5k AND Half Marathon finisher will receive a FINISHER'S MEDAL at the finish line.  You must finish the race to receive the finisher's medal.

On race day, you may visit the 3W Races Registration table/tent in the expo to exchange shirt sizes or purchase additional shirts while supplies last.

If your shirt size is not listed on the registration page, then we have sold out of that size.  Please select the 'no shirt' option for a $5 discount.  It is possible that some racers will not pick up their packets and you may be able to get a shirt in your size on race day after the race.  Check with the 3W Races table in the expo!

COURSE SURFACE & SUPPORT (AID STATIONS AND TOILETS)
Learn more about the courses on the Course Information Page!

TRANSFER DISTANCE/CANCEL REGISTRATION
Race registration fees are non-refundable.  If you already registered and will not be racing with us on race day, you are still welcome to pick up your packet (shirt, bib, goody bag) during advanced packet pick up.
Transferring from distance to distance on the same race day can be done through the registration site directly for no additional fee other than the difference in pricing, if any, as long as spots are still available in the distance you wish to run.  Log in to RunSignUp.com and click on the appropriate 'Transfer' tab at the top of the page. You can also transfer to another runner through that link.

If you want to transfer your registration to a different DATE of a 3W owned event, you can also do this through your RunSignUp account for a $15 fee. We will allow this when requested at least 72 hours BEFORE the start of the event.  Run Sign Up will take what you paid, less the $15, and apply to another 3W Races Event date in the same calendar year that you select.
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 Switch Distance/ "event"  
 
 Transfer to Another Runner  
 
 Transfer to Another 3W Event/"Race"  

WEATHER
The race will not be postponed or cancelled due to weather unless something SEVERE is happening such as lightning storm, tornado or white-out conditions.  If that is the case, announcements will be made on our Facebook page and on the race webpage in addition to racer email communication.  99.9% of the time, the race will go on as scheduled.

No question is too silly to ask regardless of whether you're a rookie or a veteran.  Help us improve the FAQ Page!  Send your general or specific question(s) to info@3WRaces.com and type: "ERIE HALF FAQ" in the subject line!

The best place to park on race day is at the Reliance Park parking lot.
Additional parking is available in the grassy area just north of the park entrance (follow attendants).
5k Racers are encouraged to park at Coal Creek Park and walk approximately 1/2 mile north, along the trail, to Reliance Park where the race begins.  Parking is also available on the south side of Reliance Park on the road leading the water treatment facility.
There is NO PARKING at the Dog Park on the East side of County Road 1 1/2.

Sept: 13.1 = $50 / 5k = $25
Oct - Dec: 13.1 = $55 / 5k = $30
Jan - Mar: 13.1 = $60 / 5k = $35
Apr - July: 13.1 = $65 / 5k = $40
Aug until night before event @ 4PM: 13.1 = $70 / 5k = $45
Race Day: 13.1 = $80 / 5k = $55

Youth aged 14 and under receive $10 off registration fees for 5k during ONLINE registration.

GROUPS: 
Join a TEAM during registration and when your group reaches 5 or more members, everyone gets $5 off!  (See FAQ for details.)  Discounts honored ONLINE only in advance of race day..

This event is part of the Hometown Race Series.  Save on BUNDLED registration for multiple events.

We are hosting a FOOD DRIVE for Boulder County's Sister Carmen (Community Center/Outreach.)  Everyone who brings 5 non-perishable items to the food drive on race day will be entered into the race-day raffle where you can win tech tees, gift certificates and more - items from 3W Races and our partner Sponsors!

Here is a current most-needed items list from Sister Carmen:

- Canned Beans: black, pinto, refried, garbanzo, white beans
- Toiletries: Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bar soap, lotion, menstrual pads
- Grains: rice, gluten-free items, pastas, cereals, crackers

6:00 - Expo Opens: Late Packet Pick Up & Walk Up Registration (ONLINE registration is open through your mobile device up until the start time of each event!)
7:00 - Half Marathon Start
8:00 - 5k Start
8:45 - Half Marathon Overall Winner & 5k Awards
9:15 - Half Marathon Age Group Awards
10:30 - Finish Line & Expo Closes

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Sneakers4Good 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 Sneakers4Good 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! 

2021 Finisher Medal pictured here.  EVERY 13.1 and 5k distance FINISHER receives a medal after crossing the finish line.

Every registrant receives a short sleeved technical blend tee shirt in gender specific size options.

SIZE CHART:

WOMEN'S CUT

UNISEX CUT:

The top three men and women of each distance (based on gun time) and top three men and women in each age group (based on chip time) are recognized! *

Awards will be given to the top three men and women overall and in each age group for each distance.
Must be present to claim awards/prizes. 
Awards will NOT be mailed.

Age groups:

Half Marathon:  19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
5k:  0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

RESULTS are posted LIVE during the event!

The event is CHIP TIMED.  OVERALL Winners (top three m/f) 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

All registrants receive a short-sleeve, gender-specific Tee-Shirt !

Every Finisher in the 5k and Half Marathon receive a FINISHER MEDAL.

The Erie Half & 5k is hosting a FOOD DRIVE for Boulder County's Sister Carmen.  Everyone who brings 5 non-perishable items to the food drive on race day will be entered into the race-day raffle where you can win tech tees, gift certificates and more!  CLICK HERE to learn more about the Race Day Raffle.  CLICK HERE to learn more about SISTER CARMEN.

Here is a current most-needed items list from Sister Carmen:

- Canned Beans: black, pinto, refried, garbanzo, white beans
- Toiletries: Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bar soap, lotion, menstrual pads
- Grains: rice, gluten-free items, pastas, cereals, crackers

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!