Athlete Details

We're looking forward to a Fa La La filled with ugly sweaters and awesome fitness!

We're looking forward to seeing you at Fa La La on December 7 in Westminster, CO! Here's all the details that you need for a safe and fun event, please read them all the way through!

Check your athlete details by looking it up. If you have any changes, you can do so by logging into RunSignup or emailing us. You can change your distance anytime up to 10 minutes before the distance starts.

☀️ Be Prepared

• Saturday Forecast: Partly cloudy, moderate temps. No snow in the days leading up to the event. Check updates via National Weather Service or Weather Underground.
• Trail Alert: The half marathon route includes a small portion of gravel-packed soft trail between Aid 5 and the turnaround. Rain or snow may bring mud—embrace the adventure!
• Trail Conditions: Course marked Friday morning; condition updates posted Friday afternoon on social.

🎟️ Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Thursday, 4:30–6:30PM @ Road Runner Sports 👉 $1 donated to A Precious Child per packet picked up!
• Race Morning: Opens at 8:15AM 🪪 No ID needed—just names!
• Packet Pickup Cut-off Time (no exceptions): ‼️ Late arrivals must downgrade or won’t be allowed on course with a bib.
  • Half: 8:50AM
  • 10K: 9:20AM
  • 5K: 9:30AM

📍 Venue & Parking

• Location: Church Ranch Office Park, 10170 Church Ranch Wy in Westminster, CO 🎯 South end of the property 👉 Click for directions
• Parking: There’s plenty of open parking on-site, but plan ahead—give yourself time to walk from your car to the venue and soak in those pre-race vibes! ❌ Please do not park in nearby school, hotel, or bank lots—they’re off-limits for event parking

🎉 Pre-Race Highlights

• Venue & Expo Open: 8:15AM
• Holiday Costume Contest: Get all spirited up and snap a photo at the awards tent pre-race with our official photographer. Winners emailed post-event!
• Gear Check: Next to packet pickup. Dropped items on course and in the venue are returned to lost & found at the gear check.
• Toilets: Southeast end of venue. Accessible options available.
• Expo Access: Open pre- and post-race—wellness, and surprises await!
• Toy Donation: We have a dedicated tent to the right of packet pickup to collect your toy donations for the Precious Gift Program, $10 coupon for every athlete that brings a donation! 🚂 Click for more details

📛 Bib & Start Line Info

• Bib Guidelines: Wear on outermost layer, horizontal, and visible.
• Start Line Etiquette: ⏱️ Fast runners up front 🚶 Walkers toward the back ⚠️ Stay within the cones until you get to the trail to avoid bunching up at the trail entrance.
• Chip Timing: Your time starts when you cross the line.
• Start Window: ‼️ Late starters must downgrade or won’t be allowed on course with a bib.
  • Half: 9:00–9:05AM
  • 10K: 9:30-9:35AM
  • 5K: 9:40-9:45AM

🛡️ On-Course Safety

• Trail Etiquette: Be courteous on these shared trails—and watch out for fast-moving cyclists.
• Running with Dogs: Short leashes only. Dog bowls at aid stations + treats from Bougie Tailz in the venue and at the meal tent!
• Bib Visibility = Safety: Keep your bib front-facing and visible at all times for timing and photos.
• Course Knowledge = Confidence: This course is quite straight with few turns, but know your route and aid station layout 🔗 here
• Drop Those Layers: Any items dropped at your first pass of Aid 1 will be whisked back to gear check before you finish. Any items dropped at other aid stations will be brought back to gear check at the end of the event. Please only drop items at aid stations.

🚦 Directional Safety

• ✅ Only follow instructions from volunteers wearing bright green All-Out vests.
• 🟩 Only turn when signs tell you to—no guessing or detours.
• 🟩 Look for:
  • Bright green signs with blue arrows
  • Bright green tape on the ground
• 🚫 Orange cones = wrong way. Don’t pass, hop, or detour around them.

🏁 Post-Race Perks

• Results Access: 📲 Update registration for text notifications 📛 Use bib QR code or scan venue codes 🧑‍💼 Ask staff for help if needed
• Medal Engraving: FREE personalization of your medal!
• Meal Tent Goodies: 🍌 Fruit | 🌯 Burritos | 🥛 Chocolate milk | 🍎 Hot cider
• Brag Tag Pickup: Returning Fa La La athletes—grab yours at registration (post-race)!
• Expo Fun: Free bodywork, wellness, and more.
• Bib Discount: $5 off any All-Out event—valid through December 13!

🏆 Awards

• 5K: 10:15AM
• 10K: 10:45AM
• Half: 10:45AM (overall), 11:15AM (division)

📸 Photos & Results

• Live Results: Searchable online throughout the day. Don't forget, you can use your results to qualify for a BolderBoulder qualifying wave!
• Free Race Photos: Posted by Tuesday 7PM—unlimited free downloads!

💙 Benefiting Charity

Thank you for supporting A Precious Child. The simple act of celebrating each and every child, despite their circumstances, is at the heart of Precious Gift. When keeping the heat on in the dead of winter and having running water take precedents over presents or when a child's wish list includes things that are needed (like new socks or a toothbrush) rather than toys, it's no wonder many children feel left out during the holidays. Still want to give? Donate via RunSignup—All-Out matches every athlete donation 100%!