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The Colorado Avalanche is bringing back its annual 5k race this Halloween, October 31 from 10 AM-1:00 PM at Ball Arena! Participants are encouraged to run, walk, or roller skate! There will be photo opportunities with famous movie cars and Halloween decor, trunk or treat with candy stations, and appearances from Bernie and Ice Patrol. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Each registration comes with a t-shirt, medal, race bib, and a ticket to a select Avs game. Kids aged 6 and under will not require a registration and can participate for free but will not receive the included items above. Parents are able to pay a fee of $15 during packet pickup should they want these items for their children aged 6 and under. 

*Registration ends October 24, 2026. Shirt guaranteed size deadline is October 9, 2026.

• Skate Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Run Start Time: 10:30 AM
• Please note, participants must complete the course by 12:00 PM. 
• Event end: 1:00 PM
• Parking: Unfortunately, there will not be any parking available on-site. The course will go through the entirety of Ball Arena parking lots. Participants are encouraged to utilize garage parking, bike to Ball and park their bikes, or use public transportation such as the Light Rail. 
• Packet pickup:
• Avoid the rush! Pre-race packet pickup will be held at the East Entrance of Ball Arena on Friday, October 30 from 12:00-3:00 PM. 
• Race Day Packet Pickup: You can also pick up your packet the morning of the event. Race Day Packet Pickup will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 7:00-9:00 AM. 
• Course information:
• The Avalanche 5k will take place through the parking lots of Ball Arena, the entirety of the course is paved. The start and finish line will be held in the fire lane by the Main Entrance of Ball Arena. 
• There will be photo/candy stations located at mile markers 1, 2, and 3. A refillable water station will be available along the route. 
• Restrooms inside the Main Entrance will be open for participants to use. 
• Strollers and wagons are permissible, however bicycles and skateboards will not be allowed on the race course.
• Weather and safety information:
• We all know that the weather in Colorado is day to day. The race will run, rain or shine!