Parker Parks and Recreation Dash Across the Dam Father’s Day 5K

NEW! Dash Across the Dam Father’s Day 5K

with RNK Running & Walking 

Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  
Location: Rueter-Hess Reservoir
5K Cost: $40* + processing fee
Price increase of $5 on June 1, event-day registration available for an additional $5, if space remains.  

The Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series invites you to come out and celebrate dad (or anyone) and Dash Across the Dam 3.1 miles at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir in this fun filled 5K on Father's Day weekend. Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item, a delicious pancake breakfast, a souvenir bib number. Participants 21+ can redeem a post-beer with race bib at Bodega Beer Company after the event.  Finisher Medals will be available for purchase as an "add-on" during registration and will close on June 5.  

Extend your stay with a free and convenient post-race day pass, available as an add-on during registration. This pass offers continued access to the premises (excluding personal watercraft and fishing) on race day. The day passes are provided by the car so spectators, families and runners traveling together may all participate but once you leave the premises you will not be able to re-enter. Watercraft rentals are exclusively available through Surf'SUP via this link: 

Water Craft Rental - RH

Walk-up watercraft rentals will also be available on event day. To ensure your post-race stay at the reservoir, remember to add the day pass to your registration. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top three male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.

This event is held rain, snow or shine. NO REFUNDS will be issued. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. 

Packet Pickup: Friday June 13, 3-7pm at RNK Running and Walking 13019 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134.  Event-day packet pickup will open at race site starting at 7 a.m.