The Highlands Ranch Run Series is back and better than ever with seven certified runs for seven local charities and three triathlons for three reasons. The 2008 Run Series begins in February and ends in October. This year we are adding a Fat Saturday 5k in February, a Back Country Run 5 mile & 10 mile in October, and a third Sprint Triathlon in July. So try these new events without worrying about your score or use them to enhance it! This Series offers it all, post race activities, a wide variety of physical challenges, unique terrain and contributions to charities. All races, except the Sprint Triathlons and the Back Country Run, are stroller and pet friendly.

This years beneficiaries include the Highlands Ranch Park and Recreation Foundation for Civic Green Park, the Mile High Pow Wow Association, The MS Society, Jordan's Angel Foundation, El Centro Su Teatro, The Womens Crisis Center, the Arthritis Foundation, Seeds For the Future, Developmental Pathways and Girls on the Run.

February 16:  HRCA Fat Saturday 5K Run/Walk (Bolder Boulder qualifier)

March 15:  St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk (Bolder Boulder qualifier)

April 12:  HRCA Heritage/Adventure 5k & 10k Run (Bolder Boulder qualifier)

May 3:  HRCA Cinco de Mayo 5k (Bolder Boulder qualifier)

June 7:  HRCA Tune Up Sprint Triathlon

July 4:  HRCA July 4th Independence Day 5K

July 19:  HRCA Tri-N-July Sprint Triathlon

August 9:  HRCA Splash Mash Dash Sprint Triathlon

September 13:  HRCA Oktoberfest 5k Run/Walk

October 11:  HRCA Backcountry Trail 5 mile & 10 mile Run/Walk

Individual Races: $25 - $70(non-refundable)

Run Day Entry: $35 - $45(non-refundable)

Please go to www.active.com to register.