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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Waves Family Superhero 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Westminster runs 36:46, about 11:50 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:24 and men in 33:58.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Big Waves Family Superhero 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 5,300 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
397 W 148th Ave, Westminster, CO 80023
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (3W Races) for Big Waves Family Superhero 5K run/walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:24 or better, the top quarter in 29:32, and half the field in 35:34; the last tenth came in after 52:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:19 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 28:32 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 41:17 | 23:07 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 21 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 61 to 48 finishers, and the median time dropped from 46:11 to 35:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 (-37%) | 35:34 | under 26:24 | 21:56 |
| 2022 | 76 (+25%) | 33:27 | under 24:07 | 21:54 |
| 2021 | 61 | 46:11 | under 28:11 | 24:30 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 28:24, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Big Waves Family Superhero 5K run/walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
Hey there! Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions. Check back as we may add more as we get closer to the race. 1. How am I going to get my race shirt?--Another great question! If you registered on or before September…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Hi Friends of Big Waves! We are looking forward to having everyone back for our family 5k this year! We are going with a crowd favorite theme of SUPERHEROES! Dress as you favorite superhero--the more detailed the better, and there may even be some fun prizes for best-dressed. Please reach out if you have any questions that you don't see the answers for here. My email is [email protected]
And a HUGE THANK YOU to our new presenting sponsor, Northpoint Surgery & Aesthetics! Check them out at www.northpointaesthetics.com
See you soon!
Ashley Wilkinson, Race Director