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Kids at the starting lin during the Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Series

Frisco Offers Summer Racing Events the Whole Family Can Enjoy

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The Town of Frisco is excited to offer a full summer lineup of running events, ranging from untimed fun runs to competitive multi-sport endeavors. Race events begin in June and go through September and with a mix between road, paved recreation path, and trail.

Mountain Goat Kids’ Trail Running Race Series

For the ninth year, the Town of Frisco is hosting a series of four kids’ trail running races at the Frisco Adventure Park. Kids may choose from three distances, ranging from a half mile, just over one mile, and just over three miles, and parents are welcome to accompany their kids during the fun-run. In celebration of their accomplishment, all children will receive a finish gift as they cross the finish line, and light snacks will be offered post run.

When & Where

All races take place at the Frisco Adventure Park. The starting line is located at the Frisco Nordic Center, and races will begin at 5:45 pm.

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.6 mile, and 3.1 mile)
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.5 mile, and 3.2 mile)
  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.6 mile, and 3.1 mile)
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.5 mile, and 3.1 mile)

Race Distances & Suggested Ages

The age divisions described below are only suggestions; if a child wants to run a longer or shorter distance than listed for their age category, that is okay. They should choose the distance that they would like to run.

  • Mini Goats (suggested for kids 4 years and under): .5 mile course
  • Junior Goats (suggested for kids 5 years to 8 years): 1.5 or 1.6 mile course
  • Senior Goats (suggested for kids 9 years – 13 years): 3.1 or 3.2 mile course

Registration

Online race registration is open and includes a finisher gift and snacks. All children who are registered for the entire series will receive a Mountain Goat Kids series gift.

  • Child Pre-Registration (closes at 2:00 pm on the day of the race) – $15 per race or $45 for the entire series
  • Child Day-of Registration (5:00 pm – 5:30 pm at the Frisco Nordic Center) – $15 per race

This is a fun run, so the race will not be timed. All kids must register to race. Parents run for free but must fill out a waiver at registration.

More information is available at RuntheRockies.com.

Frisco Triathlon

The sold-out 11th Annual Frisco Triathlon on Friday, July 11, 2025, features stand-up-paddle boarding, mountain biking, and trail running. This twist on a triathlon is open to all ability levels and encourages athletes to take on a new multi-sport event.

When & Where

Friday, July 11, 2025, 8:30 am at the Frisco Bay Marina

Registration

The 2025 Frisco Triathlon is sold out, please visit FriscoTriathlon.com to be added to the waitlist.

  • Individual Adult Registration – $95
  • Team Adult Registration – $275
  • Youth 17 and under will receive a $10 discount on the race fees listed above.
  • No day-of registration will be available for the Frisco Triathlon.

More information is available at FriscoTriathlon.com.

Run the Rockies Trail 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

The Run the Rockies Trail 5k, 10k, and half marathon will lead runners through the Frisco Peninsula trails with breathtaking views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. This is a great course for a first-time half-marathoner or runners looking for a fun course that offers a course with a mix of single track trails and dirt roads. Racers will start and finish at the Frisco Nordic Center.

When & Where

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Frisco Nordic Center

  • The half marathon will start at 7:30 am
  • The 10k will start at 7:45 am
  • The 5k will start at 8:00 am
  • There will be no wave starts; all racers will begin at the designated times listed for their race.

Registration

Registration is open online at RuntheRockies.com. Registration fees include a finisher item, a well-marked course, stocked aid-stations, professional timing, post-race food, and post-race beer (racers 21+.)

5K

  • Adult (18+) registration with hat* – $40
  • Adult (18+) registration without hat – $25
  • Youth (under 18) registration with hat* – $30
  • Youth (under 18) registration without hat– $15

10K

  • Adult (18+) registration with hat* – $60
  • Adult (18+) registration without hat – $45
  • Youth (under 18) registration with hat* – $50
  • Youth (under 18) registration without hat– $35

HALF MARATHON

  • Adult (18+) registration with hat* – $80
  • Adult (18+) registration without hat – $65
  • Youth (under 18) registration with hat* – $70
  • Youth (under 18) registration without hat– $55

*Hat only guaranteed to racers who register before July 1, 2025.

Races will be chip-timed, and Maverick Sports will provide professional timing services. Anyone who would like to walk the race is highly encouraged to register for the 5k to ensure that they make the cutoff time of 10:30 am.

Awards will go out to top three overall male and female finishers, as well as male and female age group winners. A post-race party will be held on the Frisco Nordic Center lawn to celebrate crossing the finish line and will include music, food and drinks for participants to enjoy.

Run the Rockies Road 10k & Half Marathon

The 50th Annual Run the Rockies Road 10k and half marathon will feature the traditional, fast road course, which the race has become known for, and which showcases the beautiful fall foliage along the Ten Mile Canyon recreation path. Runners will start near Copper Mountain and will follow the paved recreation path to finish on Main Street in Frisco. The 10k course is 100% downhill, and the half marathon course is 75% downhill. A shuttle service will be available to take racers from Main Street back to their cars at Copper Mountain after the race.

When & Where

Saturday, September 20, 2025, with runners starting near Copper Mountain and ending on Frisco Main Street.

  • The half marathon will start at 8:00 am
  • The 10k will start at 8:30 am
  • There will be no wave starts; all racers will begin at the designated times listed for their race

Registration

Registration is open online at RuntheRockies.com. Registration fees include an optional commemorative gift, a finisher item, a well-marked course, stocked aid-stations, professional timing, post-race food, and post-race beer (racers 21+.)

10K

  • Adult (18+) registration with commemorative race gift – $60
  • Adult (18+) registration without commemorative race gift – $45
  • Youth (under 18) registration with commemorative race gift – $50
  • Youth (under 18) registration without commemorative race gift– $35

HALF MARATHON

  • Adult (18+) registration with commemorative race gift – $80
  • Adult (18+) registration without commemorative race gift – $65
  • Youth (under 18) registration with commemorative race gift – $70
  • Youth (under 18) registration without commemorative race gift – $55

Races will be chip-timed, and Maverick Sports will provide professional timing services. Anyone who would like to walk the race is highly encouraged to register for the 10k to be sure to make the cutoff time of 11:30 am.

Awards will go out to top three overall male and female finishers, as well as male and female age group winners. A post-race party will be held at the Frisco Historic Park to celebrate crossing the finish line and will include music, food and drinks for participants to enjoy.

More Information

For more information on Frisco’s athletic events, visit RuntheRockies.com or email Events@TownofFrisco.com.

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