Frisco's Summer Race Series Kicks Off with Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Races

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

Mountain Goat Kids Races

For the sixth year, the Town of Frisco is hosting a series of four kids’ trail running races over the summer at the Frisco Adventure Park. Kids can choose from three distances (.5 – 1 mile, 1.5 – 2 miles, and 5k), and parents are welcome to accompany their kids during the run. Light snacks will be offered at the Day Lodge afterwards to celebrate.

WHEN & WHERE

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.6 mile, and 3.1 mile)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.5 mile, and 3.2 mile)
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Course Map (distances include 0.5 mile, 1.5 mile, and 3.1 mile)
All races take place at the Frisco Adventure Park

REGISTRATION

Online race registration is open, and registration includes a finisher medal/bracelet, finisher gift, and slice of pizza. All children who are registered for the entire series will receive a Mountain Goat Kids series gift.

Child Pre-Registration (closes at 2:00pm on the day of the race) – $15 per race or $45 for the entire series
Child Day-of Registration (5:00pm – 5:30pm at the Frisco Nordic Center) – $20 per race

This is a fun-run, so the race will not be timed, and all children will receive a finisher medal and finisher gift as they cross the finish line. All kids must register to race. Parents run for free but must fill out a waiver at registration.

More information is available at TownofFrisco.com.

Bacon Burner

The Bacon Burner 6k is a 3.8 mile out-and-back run on the Summit County Recreation path that will take place during the Frisco BBQ Challenge weekend and features bacon at the aid station. This race is open to all ages and abilities including competitive runners, average runners, and family walk/jog pace. Participants will be started in waves accordingly. Strollers are welcome but please leave your pet at home.

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, June 18, 2022, 9:30 am at the Frisco Bay Marina

REGISTRATION

Race registration is open and includes a race tee, a well-marked course, a fully stocked bacon aid station, post-race snacks, and a token for a free beer that can be redeemed at the BBQ Challenge for racers who are 21 years or older.

Adult (18+) – $35
Youth (6-17) – $25
Kids (5 and under) – Free (kids do not receive a race tee, they will receive a kid-friendly custom Bacon Burner item.)

More information is available at BaconBurner.com.

Frisco Triathlon

The sold-out 8th Annual Frisco Triathlon on Friday, July 8, 2022, 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. The Frisco Triathlon was named “Best Triathlon” in Elevation Outdoors Magazine’s reader poll, 2016 Best of the Rockies.

The Frisco Triathlon will again take place on a Friday in order to alleviate the volume of visitors at the Frisco Bay Marina on the weekends and to provide the best experience.

WHEN & WHERE

Friday, July 08, 2022, 8:00 am at the Frisco Bay Marina

REGISTRATION

The 2022 Frisco Triathlon is SOLD OUT, please visit FriscoTriathlon.com to be added to the waitlist.

Individual Adult Registration – $85
Team Adult Registration – $255
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 10K and Half Marathon

The Run the Rockies Trail 10k and Half Marathon will lead runners through the Frisco Peninsula trails with breathtaking views of Lake Dillon and the Ten Mile Range. This is a great course for a first time half-marathoner or runner looking for a fun course that offers single track and dirt road trails. Racers will start and finish at the Frisco Day Lodge.

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, August 13, 2022 8:00 am, Frisco Nordic Center

REGISTRATION

Registration is open online at RuntheRockies.com.

10K

Adult (18+) registration with t-shirt – $50
Adult (18+) registration without t-shirt – $35
Youth (under 18) registration with t-shirt – $40
Youth (under 18) registration without t-shirt– $25

HALF MARATHON

Adult (18+) registration with t-shirt – $70
Adult (18+) registration without t-shirt – $55
Youth (under 18) registration with t-shirt – $60
Youth (under 18) registration without t-shirt – $45

All racers will receive a commemorative finisher item. Awards will go out to top three overall male and female finishers as well as male and female age group finishers.

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.

Run the Rockies Road 10k and Half Marathon

The Run the Rockies Road 10k and Half Marathon will feature the traditional, fast Road course, which showcases the beautiful fall foliage along the Ten Mile Canyon. Runners will start near Copper Mountain; runners 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 drive racers from Main Street back to Copper Mountain after the race.

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, September 17, 2022, Start near Copper Mountain, end in Frisco

REGISTRATION

Registration is open online at RuntheRockies.com.

10K

Adult (18+) registration with t-shirt – $50
Adult (18+) registration without t-shirt – $35
Youth (under 18) registration with t-shirt – $40
Youth (under 18) registration without t-shirt– $25

HALF MARATHON

Adult (18+) registration with t-shirt – $70
Adult (18+) registration without t-shirt – $55
Youth (under 18) registration with t-shirt – $60
Youth (under 18) registration without t-shirt – $45

All racers will receive a commemorative finisher item. Awards will go out to top three overall male and female finishers as well as male and female age group finishers.

Non-Profit Volunteer Opportunities

The Town of Frisco Recreation and Culture Department is offering local non-profit organizations opportunities to raise funds by volunteering for various aspects of the Town’s recreation events, such as assisting with registration and packet pickup or working at course aid stations. The Town of Frisco will compensate participating non-profits $100 per station, per hour, with a required minimum of two volunteers for each station or position. The Town of Frisco already has similar non-profit partnership opportunities in place for its other events, such as Concerts in the Park.

In order to be considered eligible to participate, non-profit partners must be a 501 C (3) (6) or (7) in good standing with the IRS, must have a physical address in Summit County, and must be able to recruit volunteers and fulfil the event requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit FriscoVolunteer.com to fill out an application. Applications, including mailed-in applications, are due by 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022 and selected nonprofits will be notified of their participation no later than May 24, 2022. If there are more applicants than event opportunities, selection will be at random via a drawing process, with each organization having one entry.

For further information about this program and eligibility requirements, please contact Grant McKay by email.