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Sunrise Stampede FAQs

In Person Race

  • What is the registration fee?

    5K Run/Walk:

    FREE for the first 200 St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Students to register for the 5K race courtesy of Longmont United Hospital Centura Health.  After the 200 free student registrations are fulfilled, students can register for the 5K race for $10.  All student registrations prior to August 9th at noon include a free race t-shirt.

    Adult Registration:

    • $25 for 5K from April 4th to May 15th
    • $30 for 5K from May 16th to June 30th
    • $35 for 5K from July 1st to August 8th at noon
    • $35 for 5K from August 8th at noon to August 10th at midnight (does not include t-shirt)
    • $35 for 5K on race day August 12th (does not include t-shirt)

     

    1 Mile Fun Run:

    FREE for the first 100 St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Students to register for the 1 Mile Fun Run courtesy of our generous sponsors.  After the 100 free student registrations are fulfilled, students can register for the 1 Mile Fun Run for $10.  All student registrations prior to August 8th at noon include a free race t-shirt.

    • $10 from April 4th to August 8th at noon
    • $10 from August 8th at noon to August 10th at midnight and Race Day (does not include t-shirt)

    For more information click here.

  • Are St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Students registration fees free of charge?

    The first 200 students to register for the 5K race will receive free registration! Thank you to Longmont United Hospital Centura Health for this support of St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Students! After the 200 free student registrations are fulfilled other SVVSD Students can register for $10.  All student registrations prior to August 8th at noon include a free race t-shirt!

     

    The first 100 students to register for the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive free registration!  After the 100 free student registrations are fulfilled other SVVSD Students can register for $10.  All student registrations prior to August 8th at noon include a free race t-shirt!

  • When is the last day to register online?

    Online registration including a t-shirt must be completed by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 8th.

    Online registration without a t-shirt must be completed by midnight on Thursday, August 10th.

  • Can I register to run the day of the race?

    Sure!  Walk up registrations are welcome.  Please note that race day registration does not include a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt.  Race day registration closes at 7:45 am for the 1 Mile Fun Run and 8:15 am for the 5K.

  • Is there an age restriction for the 1 Mile Fun Run?

    New for 2023 we will have a youth division and an adult division.  To race in the youth division students need to be 18 & under.

    Parents, guardians or siblings who would like to run/walk next to the Youth Fun Run participants can feel free to join them.  Only registered participants will receive a race medal and t-shirt.

  • When is the cut off for getting a t-shirt?

    All in-person race participants will get a Sunrise Stampede t-shirt if you register online by noon on Tuesday, August 8th.

  • Where does the race start and finish?

    Silver Creek High School
    4901 Nelson Rd
    Longmont Colorado

    Click Here for a map.

  • When does the 5K run/walk start?

    The 5K race will start at 8:30am

  • What is the course for the 5K run/walk?
  • When does the 1 Mile Fun Run start?

    The 1 Mile Fun Run will start at 8:00 am.

  • What is the course for the 1 Mile Fun Run?
  • Is this a timed event?

    Yes, both the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be timed.

  • Can I walk?

    Yes! Sunrise Stampede participants are welcome to run or walk the 5K. We want you to enjoy the beautiful day and have fun!

  • Are strollers allowed?

    Strollers are welcome.  For safety reasons we ask that participants with strollers start near the back, so other runners can safely run as fast as they wish.

  • Can I bring my dog?

    Sorry, NO pets allowed at the Sunrise Stampede.  Please leave pets home for their safety.

  • Do you give awards or prizes?

    Yes, to learn about our awards click here.

  • What happens after the race?

    Join us for post race refreshments and a sponsor fair with booths from our sponsors.

  • What does the race support?

    The proceeds from the Sunrise Stampede supports Special Education and Mental Health Teacher Innovation Grants benefitting students in St. Vrain Valley Schools.  Click here to learn more about some of the past projects funded.

  • I am not able to run or walk, how can I support special needs students?

    You are able to make a donation through the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education that will be directed to the Teacher Innovation Grants for special needs Students.  Click Here to make a donation today.

  • What if I have a different question?

    We love questions! Email us at stampedesupport@stvrainfoundation.org

Virtual Race

  • What is the registration fee?
    • Free from April 4th to August 8th at noon
      • We do encourage a donation to support Teacher Innovation Grants for students with special needs in St. Vrain Valley Schools.
    • No Sunrise Stampede t-shirt
    • No race medal
    • Not able to transfer virtual registration to in person race

    Unfortunately, no race day registration is available for the virtual race.

    For more information click here.

  • When is the last day to register?

    Online registrations for the virtual race must be completed by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 8th.  Unfortunately, no race day registration is available for the virtual race.

  • Can I register to run the day of the race?

    Online registrations for the virtual race must be completed by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 8th.  Unfortunately, no race day registration is available for the virtual race.

  • When is the cut off for getting a t-shirt?

    Virtual race registration is free of charge, so t-shirts are not available to virtual race participants.

  • When does the virtual 5K run/walk start?

    Anytime from August 10th to August 13th.

  • When does the virtual 1 Mile Fun Run start?

    Anytime from August 10th to August 13th.

  • How do I enter my race time?

    You will visit the results page after registration closes, search your name and follow the steps to enter your time.  Instructions will be sent to virtual race participants and posted here after registration closes.

  • Where does the race start and finish?

    You are able to complete the virtual 5K or 1 mile fun run on a course of your choice. Please be safe while completing your race.

  • Can I walk?

    Yes! Sunrise Stampede participants are welcome to run or walk the virtual 5K or virtual 1 Mile Fun Run. We want you to enjoy the beautiful day and have fun!  Please be safe while completing your race.

  • Do you give awards or prizes?

    Awards and prizes are not available for virtual race participants.

  • What does the race support?

    The proceeds from the Sunrise Stampede supports Special Education and Mental Health Teacher Innovation Grants benefitting students in St. Vrain Valley Schools.  Click here to learn more about some of the past projects funded.

  • I am not able to run or walk, how can I support special needs students?

    You are able to make a donation through St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation that will be directed to the Teacher Innovation Grants for special needs Students.  Click Here to make a donation today.

  • What if I have a different question?

    We love questions! Email us at stampedesupport@stvrainfoundation.org