The Blazing Brick

September 21st, 2024

Choose your race distance and join us for a one of a kind experience, as we come together with the local Loveland community for a great cause.

100% of the proceeds from this race will go to organizations fighting to end local hunger: the Larimer and Weld County food banks, House of Neighborly Service, and Loveland Community Kitchen.

The first 100 participants to register, will be entered into a $100 Amazon gift card raffle. Hurry and register today!

Hosted by St. Spyridon Orthodox Church

807 W. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538

Event highlights include

  • Post race BBQ

  • Race expo with giveaways

  • Kids run and bouncy castle

  • Blazing brick t-shirt

  • Church tours

Schedule

  • 6:00am - Century Ride

  • 11:00am - 5K

  • 11:15am - Walk

  • 11:45am - Kids run

  • 12:00pm - Picnic and race expo

Entry Fees*

5K: $32/person   ~   Century Ride: $180/person    ~    Walk and kids run: $16/person

*all entry fees will increase July 15th

Race Events

  • 5K race

    Calling all runners, want to be runners, and walkers to test out those legs and see what they can do over 3.1 miles. Race awards will be given for the top 3 overall finishers, as well as the top 3 finishers in each age and gender category.

    Register Today

  • walk

    Want to participate and support but don’t want to do a 5k or bike ride? Sign-up for the walk portion of this event, led by Philoptochos, and enjoy a beautiful walk through Loveland’s Benson Sculpture Garden.

    Register Today

  • Kids run

    Calling all kids ages 2+ to join in this fun run and find their speedy legs. The course is just over a quarter mile, long enough to tire them out, short enough to sprint! Kids registration includes a t-shirt, unlimited bouncy castle access, and post race BBQ fare.

    Register Today

  • century ride

    Interested in joining Rooted for a challenge and want to bike 100 miles? Join the cyclists on their tour of the front range, and ride starting from CSU, to CU Boulder, before finishing at St. Spyridon Church.

    Find Out More

become a sponsor

Century: $1000

  • 5 inch by 5 inch logo on the race t-shirts

  • A banner (provided by your company) to be displayed at the Race. Opportunity to set up a stand to showcase products and services

  • Your information and samples in race packet

  • Recognition on race day

Run: $400

  • 3 inch by 3 inch logo on the race t-shirt

  • A banner (provided by your company) to be displayed at the Race. Opportunity to set up a stand to showcase products and services

  • Your information and samples in race packet

Jog: $200

  • 2 inch by 2 inch logo on the race t-shirt

  • Your information and samples in race packet

Walk: Goodie bag/Gift card

  • Your information and samples in race packet

  • Gift cards to your business to be given as race division winner awards

Food Sponsor

  • Donations of food, beverages, cups, plates, and napkins are welcomed for the race, with featured company recognition in the refreshment area and public appreciation.

Dear Business Owner,

We are excited to invite you to become an official event sponsor for the Blazing Brick Race Series on Saturday, September 21st, 2024.

As a sponsor, your business will enjoy visibility and recognition throughout the event, to our local Loveland community of participants and spectators. Depending on your level of sponsorship, your logo may be prominently displayed on event materials, including t-shirts, signage, and other promotional materials, ensuring that your brand receives valuable exposure within our community.

By becoming a sponsor, you can demonstrate your commitment to supporting non-profits in their fight to end local hunger, as well as college students in Northern Colorado. Proceeds from your generous donations will directly fund House of Neighborly Service, the Loveland Community Kitchen, the Food Banks in Larimer and Weld Counties, and Rooted (college ministry group).

Thank you for considering this opportunity to sponsor the Blazing Brick Race Series. We look forward to partnering with you for a successful and rewarding event.

Why The Blazing Brick?

Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythus in the 4th Century, lived during a time when the heresy of Arianism was spreading rapidly through churches. Led by the charismatic church leader, Arius, this group spread the falsehood that Jesus was not eternal, but created by God the Father and therefore subordinate to Him. The impact of this heresy led to the calling of the first ecumenical council of all the churches in the city of Nicea. At this council, Saint Spyridon held up a brick to describe the three Persons of the Trinity, using the hay, clay, and fire that composed a brick as an analogy. As he spoke, the brick miraculously turned into these three elements, even appearing as fire. Due in part to this miraculous defense of God in His fullness, the council condemned Arianism as a heresy. Saint Spyridon holds the title “Saint” because of his intimate connection to Christ, as well as this simple and miraculous defense of who God is.

The Blazing Brick is named in recognition of this moment.