Name: St James Elementary School Royal Run 5k
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2026-02-21
Location: Denver, North Carolina

About the Event

UPDATE - EVENT POSTPONED **NEW DATE FEBRUARY 21st**

In consideration of everyone’s’ safety and in an abundance of caution, we need to postpone the 5K.

The forecast for this Saturday is calling for snow, ice and below freezing temperatures. When we called it the Chilly Chase, this is not what we had in mind!

We are looking for alternative dates and will communicate new details as soon as we can.

All registrations and sponsorships will transfer to the new date.

Thank you for your understanding.

SJES PTO

Please join us for the St James Elementary School Royal Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday February 21, 2026! We have an incredibly fun event planned, and all proceeds will directly benefit SJES to support the programming and supplies our children benefit from throughout the school year!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Packet Pick Up
St. James Elementary School

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 7:00am-8:15am
Packet Pick Up and On-Site Registration
Warm-Ups and Pre-Race FUN!
Verdict Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line, located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 8:30am
5k Royal Run START!
Run, Jog, Walk, Stroll - Let's Do IT!

Verdict Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line! They are located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.

Race entry includes pre-race fun, t-shirt, age group certificates, finisher medals for all kids and a fabulous finish line festival!
St. James Elementary PTO – raising funds to support our school!

Adult and Youth shirt sizes available! (T-Shirts only guaranteed if registered by 1/11/2026)

Awards break down:
1st place male & female overall
1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female in following age groups:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

water_drop 73.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.6° / 10.5°

wb_sunny -2.4° / 7.3°

air 10.5 km/h

water_drop 73.5%

About Denver

Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominant city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560-mile (900 km) radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 miles (19 km) west of the Colorado State Capitol.