Events
Valley 5000 Run/Walk
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Tour of Loveland - 20 mile bike ride
Valley 5000 Run/Walk AND Tour of Loveland Bike Ride
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.sweetheartcityracing.com/events/valley-5000.
Place
Loveland, CO US 80538
Description
With over 150 runners expected and even more spectators, this will be an amazing year for the 42nd Valley 5000, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing. This run/walk will begin in Mehaffey Park on August 2, 2025 at 8:00am. We are going to have a new Non-Profit Partner for the Valley 5000. Stayed tuned for more info. It is another local non-profit we are excited to partner with. The 5K starts at 8am and the Tour of Loveland starts at 9am. You can sign up to run and bike as well!
Exciting update for the Valley 5000 runners! We’re kicking off things with a faster, smoother start - no more grass! The race now begins on solid concrete, giving you the perfect launch into the same great course you know and love!
The new Tour of Loveland Bike Ride, now part of the Valley 5000, will take riders on a scenic ride around Loveland. Riders will be supported with 3 aid stations along the route. Riders will get a shirt and a bike bottle to kick off their ride!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be at TBD, Friday, August 1st, 5:30-6:30pm. Please DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. We will be setting up and getting ready to start at 5:30pm. You can also pick up your packets 45 min prior to your race start time at MeHaffey Park on Aug 2nd.
Saturday, August 2nd
8am 5K start
9am bike ride start
Mehaffey Park
Loveland CO
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Awards
Overall - top 3 male and female, custom-made medals, local gift cards
Masters Overall - top 3 male and female, custom-made medals, local gift cards
Age Divisions - top 3 male and female: (custom-made medals and gift certificates to local businesses)
14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Tour of Loveland Bike Ride:
This is a t-shirt ride so we are not awarding prizes. We will have a special gift for you along with your t-shirt!
Packet Pickup
Pre-Race Packet Pickup: You can pick up your packets 45 min prior to your race start time at Mehaffey Park on Aug 2nd.
We are not hosting a pre-race packet pick-up this year.
5K Course Map
Tour of Loveland Aid Stations and Cut off Times
There will be three aid stations on the course where you can refill bottles and grab a quick snack.
Here are the locations: #1 Near Les Schwab off the rec path near the North Walmart. #2 Denver Ave and 18th St, north side of 18th on the bike path, #3 Fairgrounds park on the rec path before you go under Railroad Ave.
Is there a time cutoff for the bike ride? Yes! Here they are: Be through aid station #1 by 9:45am, #2 by 10:30am, and be through aid station #3 by 11am.
Rules:
1. No Racing. This is a fun, leisurely ride around Loveland.
2. Max speed is 15mph.
3. You are responsible for following the rules of the road. Use the pedestrian lights where they are posted to help you cross safely.
4. There are 3 aid stations along the way to keep you hydrated.
5. Helmets are required.
6. Show your bib at the aid stations for fuel!
7. Please make sure your trash is left at the aid station or thrown in a trash can. There are many along the route.
8. Restrooms are located throughout the rec path. Please use those and lock your bike up when unattended.
9. We are not responsible for lost or stolen bikes. Please make sure you LOCK THEM UP when they are unattended.
10. HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE RIDE! We will be awaiting your arrival with pancakes and custard.
Non-Profit Partner
New this year, to the Valley 5000, is our new Non-Profit Partner, FCA All Abilities!
"Our purpose is to see the typical community, special needs community, and the physically disabled community come together in the world of sports to see inclusion at its very best! The lines of abilities, marginalized people. With FCA All Abilities, our hearts are to see every coach, athlete, and partner scene, encouraged, challenged, supported, and celebrated in there, God-given gifts and talents."
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