Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up
It will be at Friday, Dec 6th, at Berthoud Brewing in Loveland (off Cascade and 34) from 5:30-6:30pm. Race day packet pickup starts at 8:15am, outside near the finish line. Look for the SCR tent!
Toy Drop 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Loveland, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $70 on Nov 20, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat and a pint glass or mug
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15K | 15K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Dec 5, 20269:05 AM | $50$55 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 15KVirtual | 15K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Dec 5, 20269:05 AM | $45$50 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 15K fee goes up to $70 on Nov 20, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 15K: $65 until Nov 20, then $70 until Dec 5, then $80 until Dec 5.
- 5K: $35 until Nov 20, then $40 until Dec 5, then $45 until Dec 5.
- 10K: $50 until Nov 20, then $55 until Dec 5, then $60 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 91 percent above a typical 15K in Colorado, which costs $34 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 15K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 6,040 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.
Start location and course
1480 Cascade Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K
61
finishers
32:40
median (10:31 /mi)
19:38
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
10K
38
finishers
59:33
median (9:35 /mi)
41:37
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
15K
17
finishers
1:30:16
median (9:41 /mi)
58:53
winning time
41% / 59%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Bighorn Racing) for Toy Drop. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Toy Drop?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:04 or better, the top quarter in 29:04, and half the field in 32:40; the last tenth came in after 40:56.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 48:29 or better, the top quarter in 52:46, and half the field in 59:33; the last tenth came in after 1:20:22.
At the 2025 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:03:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:23:24, and half the field in 1:30:16; the last tenth came in after 1:47:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 22:46 |
| 30-39 | 27:30 | 29:54 |
| 40-49 | 32:40 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 29:04 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 29:59 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:04, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 12°F and hot years reach 57°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Toy Drop cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Map for 10K
This beautiful 10K route gives you different views on your out and coming back. You will get views of the mountains, lake, beautiful rec path and more!
Course
Map for 15K
The loops run clockwise. You will run the 5K (top loop first) then you will run the 10K loop (bottom loop on map).
Course
Map for 5K
This beautiful 5K route gives you different views on your out and coming back. You will get views of the mountains, lake, beautiful rec path and more!
Parking and travel
Parking
Please see the map for the open parking areas. You risk getting towed if you park in the red NO zone area. That area is for hotel patrons only.
Awards
5K, 10K and 15K Awards Breakdown
Here are the awards breakdown for both 5K and 10K: Overall Male/Female - 3 deep. Masters Male/Female - 3 deep. Age Divisions Male/Female - 3 deep. 14 and under. 15-19. 20-29. 30-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60-69. 70+. 15K: top five overall male and…
Race details
- Where
- 1480 Cascade Ave, Loveland, CO 80538Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 6,040 feet
- Included with entry
- Custom Made Mug, Beanie and Gloves; Gloves; beanie and gloves
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 16, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Toy Drop?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Nov 20, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $65, entry is about 91 percent above a typical 15K in Colorado, which costs $34 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat and a pint glass or mug, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 61 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:40 and the winner ran 19:38.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:04, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1480 Cascade Ave, Loveland, CO 80538.
From the organizers
Each race will run through a part of Loveland we haven’t highlighted until this race. You can pick which distance you want to run! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the start line and be ready for the “drop”. This race benefits Realities for Children.
5K and 15K - 9amam
10K - 9:05am