Farmers 5000

About the Event

The Farmers 5000 is likely one of the very first school-based 5K fundraisers in the state of Colorado. Since 1981, serious racers and weekend warriors alike have been coming to Wheat Ridge High School to run the Farmers 5000! Starting and finishing in front of the school, this race winds through the surrounding neighborhoods making it a true community event. The Farmers 5000 continues to raise money to support school programs while promoting physical fitness and community spirit. All funds from entry fees are given to various educational and special programs within the school. The 5K run and walk, along with a Fun Run, are open to all!

Races Offered

Adult 5K Registration

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$30.00

Alumni 5K Registration

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$28.00

Betty's Runners - runners age 70 and up. T-shirt included in registration.

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — Bettys Runners - runners age 70 and up. T-shirt included in registration.

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Elementary School Student (K- grade 5) 5K Registration. Youth large t shirt included.

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$10.00

Farmers 5000 Virtual Race

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — Farmers 5000 Virtual Race

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

High School Student and Staff 5K Registration. T-shirt included in registration.

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Middle School Student (grades 6-8) 5K registration. T-shirt included in registration

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — Middle School Student (grades 6-8) 5K registration. T-shirt included in registration

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Wheat Ridge.

thermostat Temperature

10.5° / 27.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.5° / 24.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

46.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:41

nightlight Sunset

19:07

About Wheat Ridge

Learn more about the host city, Wheat Ridge.

The City of Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Wheat Ridge is located immediately west of Denver and is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Wheat Ridge Municipal Center is approximately 5 miles (8 km) west-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city had a population of 32,398 as of the 2020 Census.