Resolute Runner 5k

The Resolute Runner 5K is the KICK OFF PARTY OF THE YEAR! It's time to be RESOLUTE, to retroactively earn your pumpkin pie and chocolate truffles, and to start the new year on the right foot, literally!

The course starts at Johnny Roberts Memorial Park in Arvada, CO, and winds through the beautiful Ralston Creek Trail. It really is quite a scenic race! As you run, all of your fans will be able to see you from the start line, then walk less than 1/3 of a mile to see you at two different points before cheering on your finish. This is a very spectator friendly venue and a great way to kick off the New Year!

Be a part of our community-based race as we partner with Community Table to restock their cupboards after a busy holiday season.

Join a team of 5 or more and everyone saves $5! See our FAQ page for more info! 

$25 Early Bird Pricing through February.
$30 March - July
$35 August  - November
$40 December (Online registration closes at 4 PM on 12/31)
$50 same day registration available on race day.

Registration fees are non-refundable.

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.​

FREE Parking is plentiful at Johnny Roberts Memorial Park as well as surround streets, City Hall and the Post Office.

Time/Date
Dec 30,2026
4-7pm

Location*
Location: Road Runner Sports- Westminster

10442 Town Center Dr, Ste 300, Westminster, CO 80021

Yes, you can pick up for a friend or have a friend pick up for you!
No, the store will NOT keep bibs/packets outside of those times!

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

TBD

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:

AJ Benefield: 
Email: AJ@3WRaces.com

Racer Data:
In 2024, we had 363 registered and 323 finished. This does not include the numerous volunteers and spectators your sponsorship reaches as well!

Historically, over all events:
5%      17 and Under
12%    18-29
23%    30's
27%    40's
28%    50-64
5%      65+

34%     Male
66%     Female

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.

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:  Monday before race weekend. December 26, 2025 by 4:00 PM.

QUANTITY: Please provide 325 items.

LOCATION: Mail goody bag items to 3W Races, 4200 W 17th Ave #240, Denver CO 80204.  If you would rather DROP off your items, please coordinate times via email.

City of Arvada Sales Tax:  Remember to collect City of Arvada sales tax on any sales at the race day expo.  Download the sales tax information and reporting sheet by clicking HERE.

LOAD IN/LOAD OUT: TIME: 8:00-8:30 AM Vendor Set Up, Runners start at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM is Tear Down. The finish line officially closes when the last runner crosses.  Click Here for Racer Schedule

SURFACE: Soft surface, not concrete.  This may be snowy.  Please consider WEIGHTS for your tent.

Race Day Contact: Please check in at the 3W Races tent on race day regarding the specific location of your booth space.

Race Director :Email: aj@3wraces.com

Memorial Park (8004 W 59th Ave, Arvada CO 80004) is also home to Johnny Roberts Memorial Disc Golf Course.  This park is located at the intersection of Ammons and W. 59th Ave in Arvada, Colorado, directly north of the City Hall, Police Department and Post Office.

WEATHER: We will run rain or shine, or snow.  Dress appropriately.  If significant snow falls the night before the event, it is likely that the trail portions of the course will be snow covered.  We use the trails in an "as is" condition.  Plan accordingly and run accordingly.  Parking is VERY close to the finish/start area, so keeping a fresh, dry pair of socks and shoes in your car for after the race is a GREAT idea!

COURSE SURFACE: Course is on concrete bike paths and sidewalks throughout the parks. The race is held in "as-is" conditions. Be mindful of race day weather and sidewalk conditions.

COURSE CUT OFF:  There is no course cut off time for this event.

RESTROOMS:  Portajohns are located in the northeast corner of the Memorial Park parking lot.  There are no restrooms on the course.

PARKING: Parking is free at the park and at the nearby Police Department, Post Office, City Hall and streets.

DOGS, STROLLERS, WALKERS & SPECTATORS: 

• Dogs are welcome in the park, but we ask that you leave your pup with your spectators during the run for the sake of congestion on the course.
• Please no strollers on this course.
• Walkers and joggers are welcome!  Don't worry about your pace, come out and enjoy the day with us!
• Spectators are welcome to cheer you on all along the course.  This is a VERY spectator friendly course!

WATER:  All 3W Events maintain a cup-free finish area.  Bring your own water bottle.   At the finish line, there will be no cups.  You can leave your water bottle at the finish/start area, or in your car, as parking is very close to the finish line.

There is no water station for this 5k.

Free Live GPS Tracking:  Friends near and far can send FREE cheers and track your progress when you use the RaceJoy App - INCLUDED with your registration!

LOCATION: Mechelen Pavilion | Memorial Park | 8001 West 59th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004

COURSE MAP: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1326733882

COVID INFORMATION: We are following the current City of Arvada, Jefferson County, and State of Colorado guidelines. We will update this info as it changes. 

When signing up for this event, you agree to a set of COVID guidelines and social contract as stated here:
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 6 ft 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 arrive at the event 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 finish, you will leave as soon after as possible and not cross through the starting area.
5. You agree to bring any race hydration/nutrition needed before or during your race. There will NOT be a water station on course. There will be water and some light snacks at the finish line. 

In addition, all runners will be sent out in small waves (of 10 or 25 - subject to change) to allow for social distancing (waves assigned at registration based on estimated finish time). 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.

DOGS, STROLLERS, WALKERS & SPECTATORS: 

Dogs are welcome in the park, but we ask that you leave your pup with your spectators during the run for the sake of congestion on the course.
Please no strollers on this course.
Walkers and joggers are welcome!  Don't worry about your pace, come out and enjoy the day with us!
Spectators are welcome to cheer you on all along the course.  This is a VERY spectator friendly course!

Many general questions are answered on the 3W Races FAQ Page.

Racers, Volunteers AND Spectators who bring 5 canned goods to the food drive at the event will be entered into a raffle for prizes from local businesses including race entries, gift certificates apparel and more!

Community Table's Critical Needs: 
-Peanut Butter (16oz Jars)
-Spaghetti Sauces & Canned Tomatoes
-Canned Fruit
-Cereals/Oatmeal
-Baked/Pork & Beans
-Personal Care Items (like shampoo/conditioner, deodorants, female hygiene items, toothpaste, etc)

JANUARY 1 (yes, every single year)

9AM-10:00AM: Race Day Registration/ Late Packet Pick-Up
10:00 AM 5K Start
10:45 AM Post-Race Awards and Drawings at the Pavilion

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! (our ongoing partner for Sneakers4Funds donations)

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! 

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Top 3 Men and Women overall will be recognized as well as Top Age Groupers. 
Age groups: M/F 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

VIRTUAL related info and questions/answers are below!

When you sign up to run the Virtual Resolute Runner, you may run ANYTIME! That's the beauty of a virtual race! Most virtual racers will run on their own on the same day as the in-person event (New Year's Day), but you can run before OR after that date! The virtual race RESULTS (and the ability to log your results) will be open from NOW to January 15. See below for more common virtual FAQs!

WHEN should I run this?
You can run this ANYTIME you desire!  Many participants will be running on the originally scheduled date/weekend, January 1, 2021, but that’s the benefit of a virtual event.  Only the RACE is virtual – the RUN is REAL, WHENEVER you choose to do it.  Want to run now?  That’s fine! Need to wait? That's fine, too.

WHERE should I run this?
That is 100% your choice.  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.

How do I report my TIME?
The virtual results submission link is active now until January 15, 2021.  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 make your race as complete.

Are TIMES verified?
No.  For the virtual event, times reported are on the ‘honor system’. 

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. 

Will participants be rewarded based on PERFORMANCE?
Not for the virtual race, because participants are running in different locations, times, etc., we will not award anything based on performance.  

HOW will I get my SWAG?
All packets/swag will be sent through USPS starting on Monday after race day (January 4, 2021). Since this race was originally intended to be in-person, the swag will not be return for distribution until then.  If your address associated with this race is outdated, EMAIL US IMMEDIATELY, info@3WRaces.com We also recommend you update your profile too, but this will only affect FUTURE registrations. 

To see what address is associated with THIS Registration...go to RunSignUp.com, click Profile in the upper right-hand corner and scroll down to find the Resolute Runner race. Click "manage registration" and you'll see what address is associated with that specific race! 

To update your address for FUTURE registration (not just 3W Races events, but any race that uses Run Sign Up, 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.

In 2027 the Swag item will be a beanie.  Design will be available later in 2026.

Now, more than ever, Community Table is in need of your help! Please consider donating online to this local food bank. All money donated through our portal goes directly to them! Community Table feeds and helps the community of Arvada. 

The Mission of Community Table: A community in which people have access to food and resources to foster self-sufficiency.

DONATE HERE.

Thanks for your support of Community Table - Donate $100 or more and we'll send you a voucher code for a free 5k registration to any one 3W Races owned event!

RACE DAY FOOD DRIVE! 

You don't have to write a check to make a difference!  Participate in our race day food drive (and maybe win a prize!)  Learn more HERE.

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!