2027 Highlands Ranch Events & Race Series Calendar | HRCA

When families relocating to Douglas County ask me why Highlands Ranch consistently outperforms surrounding Denver suburbs, I point straight to the fundamentals. Founded in 1981 just 12 miles south of Denver at 5,920 feet above sea level, our 22,000-acre master-planned community combines massive outdoor conservation with one of the highest owner-occupancy rates in Colorado. Note that while this guide covers the 2027 HRCA Annual Signature Events & Race Series Calendar (March through December 2027), you can always check current seasonal youth camps, swim lessons, and recreation classes in our Highlands Ranch HRCA Activity Guide.

Every year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts dozens of free family traditions and ticketed tasting festivals that draw over 80,000 participants across Town Center, Civic Green Park, Historic Park, and the four recreation centers (Eastridge at 9568 University Blvd, Northridge at 8800 Broadway, Southridge at 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, and Westridge at 9850 Foothills Canyon Blvd). Here is the official 2027 month-by-month signature event lineup so you can mark your calendar early:

If you enjoy road 5Ks, singletrack dirt trail runs, mid-week mountain bike races, or getting your children into their first youth triathlon, the 2027 Highlands Ranch Race Series spans nine events from March through November 2027. Several of our signature trail races—along with a dedicated 28-target outdoor 3D Archery Range—take place inside the 8,200-acre conservation preserve bordering Backcountry.

As a Highlands Ranch Realtor, Designated Broker of Homes and People (Established 2003), active residential builder, home rehab expert, and former electrical engineer, I evaluate community amenities differently than most agents. In many outer Front Range subdivisions, homeowners pay steep metro district taxes and association dues for a single small clubhouse that sits empty ten months a year.

In Highlands Ranch, 54,000 unique residents actively use our four full-scale recreation centers, 80,000+ neighbors gather for annual concerts and races, local businesses reinvest through the HRCA Neighborhood Network, and 79.2% of homes are owner-occupied by households earning a median of $152,987. Because 8,200 of our 22,000 acres are permanently locked in conservation open space, land scarcity and lifestyle demand insulate property values across every build era in our community:

• Brand-New Construction & Newer Custom Residences: Even on brand-new homes, an engineer’s eye on grading drainage over Douglas County’s expansive Bentonite clay soils, electrical load capacity, pre-expiration builder warranty walkthroughs, and custom outdoor deck and patio design ensures your investment is built to last.
• 2000s & 2010s Luxury & Lifestyle Enclaves (Backcountry, Firelight, Tresana, Kentley Hills): Proximity to Backcountry trailheads and Southridge or Westridge recreation facilities commands a consistent resale premium, which can be amplified through custom walkout basement finishes, covered composite decks, and chef’s kitchen reconfigurations.
• Established 1980s & 1990s Neighborhoods (Northridge, Eastridge, Westridge, Southridge): Mature trees, larger yards, and quick walkability to Civic Green Park and the rec centers make these neighborhoods perennial favorites for buyers looking to build instant equity through targeted kitchen, bath, window, and mechanical updates.