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Blue Heron Half & 5K

Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT

Location
Brighton, CO
Campground Lane, 80601
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Chase a personal record on a beautiful course, then enjoy a discounted membership to the Rocky Mountain Road Runners club.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

The Blue Heron Half & 5K invites you to a scenic run along the South Platte River in Brighton, Colorado. Enjoy views of wildlife, sculptures, and mountains on a course designed for personal bests. Participants receive a significant discount on a one-year membership to the Rocky Mountain Road Runners club, which includes access to free monthly races and additional discounts. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with a vibrant running community.

What to expect

Run a scenic course along the South Platte River, featuring wildlife, sculptures, and mountain views.Enjoy a gently rolling course designed for personal bests.Receive a 50% discount on a one-year membership to the Rocky Mountain Road Runners club.

Standout details

  • Scenic riverfront course
  • PR-friendly terrain
  • 50% off RMRR club membership
  • Access to free monthly club races

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 26, 8:45 AM MDT · From $32.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM MST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 26, 8:00 AM MDT · From $69.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2025, 7:00 PM MST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM MST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + altitude

  • Rolling area
  • High altitude

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Come run a PR in Adams County. Both races start/finish at Riverdale Regional Park. They run along gently flowing waters of the S. Platte, with wildlife, wildlife sculptures, and mountain views.

All racers will get a 50% discount, 1-yr membership, in the Rocky Mountain Road Runners (RMRR) club. Membership includes:

Free monthly Trophy Series club race. The TS races use staggered starts, slow to fast, where everyone has a chance to win. Discounts at RMRRs fall Marathon Training Series races. Discounts at local running stores. If you're RMRR membership expired, please rejoin the club first. RMRR members get a discount to the race - taken automatically at checkout.

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