Winter Run Through the Preserve

Friday, December 11, 2026

Packet Pickup
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Location to be announced

Participants are encouraged to pick up their race packet on Friday to avoid lines on race morning. Friends and family may pick up packets on behalf of registered participants.

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Race Day

7:00 AM – Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration Opens

7:45 AM – Packet Pickup Closes

7:50 AM – Welcome Announcements & Pre-Race Instructions

8:00 AM – 5k Run/Walk Start

9:00 AM – 1k Kids Fun Run

9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony (Approximate)

10:00 AM – Event Concludes

Schedule subject to change. Any changes to race schedule will be sent via email from info@evergreenmultisport.com and will be posted on Evergreen Multisport social media. 

Arrival

Please plan to arrive at least 45–60 minutes before your event to allow time for parking, packet pickup (if needed), and warm-up.

The race will begin promptly at the scheduled start time.

Start Line

Participants should line up according to their anticipated pace.

• Faster runners near the front

• Recreational runners and joggers in the middle

• Walkers toward the back

• DOGS AND OTHER PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE START LINE OR ON THE RACE COURSE

This helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Course Support

The course will include:

• Clearly marked turns

• Volunteer course marshals

• Water station

• Medical support

• Finish line refreshments

Participants are encouraged to follow volunteer instructions at all times.

Finish Line

All participants will receive a finisher medal after crossing the finish line.

Following the race, enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow runners, and celebrate your accomplishment.

Awards will begin as soon as results have been verified.

Weather

The event will be held rain or shine whenever conditions are considered safe.

Should severe weather require delays, modifications, or cancellation, updates will be posted on the race website and emailed to registered participants and posted on Evergreen Multisport social media pages. 

Participant safety will always be our highest priority.

Location Specifics on the location of packet pickup will be updated closer to race day. 

Details

Participants may pick up their race packet during the scheduled packet pickup or on race morning.

Each packet includes:

• Race bib

• Safety pins

• Event shirt*

• Race information

*Shirts are only guaranteed for participants who sign up before November 20, 2026. Some additional shirts will be ordered for late registrations, but after the shirt cutoff deadline, a shirt is not guaranteed. 

Friends or family members may pick up packets for other registered participants.

Race day packet pickup will be available; however, participants are strongly encouraged to pick up their packet on Friday to help reduce lines and ensure an on-time race start.

The 5K course will provide a nearly fully paved course (with a brief interlude on small pea gravel) to showcase the beautiful parks and nature of Harper's Preserve. The course will be mostly flat with great scenery with a lake feature and even some horses. 

The Kids 1K Fun Run provides a shorter, safe, and exciting course designed to introduce young runners to the fun of race day.

A detailed course map will be posted before race day.

Your Race Entry Comes With More Than a Bib

When you sign up for the Winter Run Through the Preserve, you’re signing up for more than a race. We want the entire morning to feel like an event worth remembering.

You can expect a clearly marked course, friendly volunteers, and plenty of support along the way. Whether you’re chasing a PR, tackling your first 5K, or simply enjoying a winter morning on the trails, our goal is to make sure you feel supported from the starting line all the way to the finish.

And, of course, there’s the swag!

Every participant will receive a race shirt when registered before the shirt-order deadline. We’re putting thought into creating something you’ll actually want to wear long after race day. If you register after the race shirt cutoff date (November 20th) we will still do our best to get you a shirt, but it is not guaranteed. 

We’re also working on a unique Winter Run Through the Preserve finisher medal designed specifically for this event. It’s something you’ll be able to take home and display as a reminder of the miles, the cold morning, and the accomplishment of finishing the race.

More Than Just the Race

After you cross the finish line, stick around and enjoy the race-day atmosphere. We want the finish area to be a place where runners, friends, and family can relax, celebrate, and enjoy the morning together.

We’ll have refreshments available after the race, along with opportunities to hang out, grab some food, and enjoy the finish-line festivities.

Most importantly, we want you to leave the Winter Run Through the Preserve with more than a medal. We want you to leave with a great morning, a good story, and something you’ll be proud to wear or display.

A Note About Swag

Race apparel and merchandise can be unpredictable—especially when it comes to shipping, sizing, and availability. While we’ll do our best to deliver exactly what we’ve planned, colors, styles, or specific items may occasionally need to change.

If that happens, we’ll make the best decision we can to provide a quality item that represents the Winter Run Through the Preserve.

We’ll take care of the details. You just show up, run hard, and enjoy the Preserve.

The 5K will be timed using RaceSplitter, providing accurate finish times and overall results.

Results will be available online shortly after the race concludes.

Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as top finishers in select age groups.

Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal as they cross the finish line.

Click Here to Register to Volunteer

Be Part of the Team

Want to help make the Winter Run Through the Preserve a great experience for everyone? We’d love to have you on the team!

Community races don’t happen without people willing to give their time, energy, and encouragement. Our volunteers are a huge part of creating a race that feels welcoming, organized, and fun from the moment runners arrive until the last participant crosses the finish line.

Whether you’re a seasoned race volunteer or this is your first time helping at an event, there’s a place for you.

Volunteer Opportunities

We’ll need enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of roles, including:

• Race Day Registration

• Course Marshals

• Water Station Support

• Finish Line Support

• Race Setup & Tear Down

No previous race experience is required. We’ll provide the information and guidance you need to know what to do, where to be, and how to help.

What You’ll Get

As a Winter Run Through the Preserve volunteer, you can expect:

• Event volunteer shirt, if available

• Volunteer orientation and race-day instructions

• Community service hours, upon request

• The opportunity to be part of a new community tradition

• And, of course, plenty of appreciation from our runners and the Evergreen Multisport team!

Most importantly, you’ll get to be part of the action without having to lace up your running shoes. You’ll help keep runners safe, encourage participants when they need it most, and help create the kind of race experience people will want to come back to year after year.

Join the Crew

Interested in volunteering? Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer 

Thank you for helping us build the Winter Run Through the Preserve—and for being part of the team that makes race day possible!

Free parking will be available for all participants. Finalized parking maps and locations will be published closer to race day. 

To minimize congestion, participants are encouraged to:

• Arrive early

• Carpool whenever possible

• Avoid parking along the race course

Please be respectful of all neighborhood residents by parking only in designated parking locations.