{"id":76304,"date":"2025-01-04T09:52:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T16:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=76304"},"modified":"2025-03-03T15:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T22:19:07","slug":"colorado-5ks-and-race-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/colorado-5ks-and-race-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out these Colorado 5Ks near you + some triathlons, marathons and ultra marathons too"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_76341\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76341\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76341\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/05\/30090701\/A7301769-bolder-boulder2024-web.webp\" alt=\"Participants of the 2024 BOLDERBoulder in Boulder, Colorado. Photo by Brooks Upham, courtesy of BOLDERBoulder.\" width=\"640\" height=\"413\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Participants of the 2024 BOLDERBoulder in Boulder, Colorado. Photo by Brooks Upham, courtesy of BOLDERBoulder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bolderboulder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOLDERBoulder<\/a> is a Colorado classic which takes place every year on Memorial Day and draws runners from all over.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re gearing up for a summer of running or looking to stay active throughout the year, this guide has you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these tips and race calendars for Colorado 5Ks near you. And for more advanced runners, this guide goes well beyond 5Ks. Many of these races offer various distance options, so a half marathon may include 5K and 10K distances as well, and nearly all marathons have half-marathon options.<\/p>\n<p>We classified these races based on the most interesting distance for each event. So if you don\u2019t immediately see a 5K option for a race you want to try, look again. There are many additional 5K options tucked inside other races.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5Ks to try running during the summer in Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Fourth of July running races in Colorado<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/Greeley\/GreeleyFreedomRun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greeley Freedom 5K Walk and Run<\/a> \u2014 The <strong>4th of July <\/strong>is one of two holidays that inspire communities to host 5Ks. (Can you name the other one? Stay tuned for the answer.) And this popular race along the Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade route is finally back after a hiatus of a few years, thanks to <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.runwindsorco.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">run.Windsor<\/a>. Other fun July 4 5Ks include the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/FortCollins\/FireKracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firekracker 5K<\/a>, the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/PalmerLake\/PalmerLakeJuly4FunRun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th of July Fun Run<\/a> at Palmer Lake and the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/Fairplay\/BurroBuster5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burro Buster 5K<\/a> in Fairplay, a wild romp at high elevation on asphalt, dirt and hills.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t have to run just a 5K for the Fourth: Aspen has the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boogie\u2019s Buddy Race <\/a>that includes a 5-miler; there\u2019s a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunner.com\/event\/breckenridge-independence-day-10k-trail-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10k trail run<\/a> in Breckenridge and a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/Ouray\/Ourayce10KFunRun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wild 10K in Ouray<\/a> and half marathons in <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runtochangelives.org\/rock-it-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castle Rock <\/a>and <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/Longmont\/LMHalf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Longmont<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Summer 5Ks that take place before and after July 4<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/rockies\/fans\/5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Rockies Home Run 5K <\/a>\u2014 This race<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>gives you the chance to run a lap around Coors Field in addition to downtown Denver. At least someone will touch home plate this year besides Rockies\u2019 opponents.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/CO\/Loveland\/SierrasRace5K?aflt_token=vkmwDmweQ4iCYn8otSOOnKQ3vCO8buOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra\u2019s Race<\/a> \u2014 This longtime Loveland race<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>honors Sierra Krizman, who died of meningitis at age 20, and raises money for the fight against the disease that killed her.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/summerscamper5k.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Summer Scamper 5K for All<\/a> \u2014 The Scamper is an all-ability race\u00a0that encourages people to get outside and enjoy nature. The Scamper takes place at Denver&#8217;s James A. Bible Park and supports the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Line Canal Conservancy&#8217;s<\/a> work to preserve, protect and enhance the historic 71-mile High Line Canal. The Scamper includes a children&#8217;s Ditch Dash along with a 5K and a festival.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pirates5k.com\/Race\/CO\/Thornton\/PiratesRunforBooty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pirates Run for Booty<\/a> \u2014 Grab a coin at the finish of this<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>race in Thornton. Some coins are worth prizes. Some are race vouchers \u2014 because everyone loves more running as a reward for running \u2014 but some are worth cash up to $100.<\/li>\n<li>The Rocky Mountain 5K \u2014 This is the official 5K of the Rocky Mountain State Games\u00a0in Colorado Springs and includes a downtown summer festival, a free Sasquatch Shuffle for kids and a dog bandana for pooches.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dashforsmiles.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dash for Smiles<\/a> \u2014 This Denver race has raised more than $140,000 for local cleft pallet clinics.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stvrainfoundation.org\/events\/sunrise-stampede\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunrise Stampede<\/a> \u2014 This Longmont race<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is in its 39th year and supports mental health teacher innovation grants and special education.\n<figure id=\"attachment_76330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76330\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/05\/29155132\/Into-the-wild-run-courtesy-Wild-Animal-Sanctuary-web.webp\" alt=\"The &quot;Into The Wild&quot; running Festival has three events you can choose from: a 5K family fun walk\/run or competitive 5K or 10K races. The event takes place about 30 miles from Denver and benefits The Wild Animal Sanctuary nearby. Photo courtesy of The Wild Animal Sanctuary.\" width=\"560\" height=\"342\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The &#8220;Into The Wild&#8221; running Festival has three events you can choose from: a 5K family fun walk\/run or competitive 5K or 10K races. The event takes place about 30 miles from Denver and benefits The Wild Animal Sanctuary nearby. Photo courtesy of The Wild Animal Sanctuary.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>10Ks \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>This is a hard distance to find beyond the BOLDERBoulder, but there are several good ones available in Colorado, and most have 5K options.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.runintothewild.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Into the Wild running festival<\/a> \u2014 This race\u00a0offers a chance to run through the beautiful plains of Keenesburg and the Wild Animal Sanctuary, where you can see rescued animals such as bears and tigers and a free opportunity to tour the place after the race.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.runguides.com\/event\/17103\/fathers-day-classic-1-mile-5k-10k-10-miler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Father\u2019s Day Classic<\/a> \u2014 If you\u2019re feeling ambitious, there\u2019s a 10-miler, too. This Arvada tradition\u00a0includes a free car show.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/coloradoraceevents.com\/the-80s-run-june-7-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 80s run<\/a> \u2014 A rare evening race at 5 p.m. and a free concert at 7 p.m. by <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eightiesband.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That 80s Band<\/a>, which features your favorite hip-hop classics from the 2000s (we\u2019re joking), in addition to a plastic cup, big hair and breakdancing contests and an iron-on T-shirt. It takes place<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in Littleton.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbscrun.com\/bouldersunriserun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulder Sunrise Run<\/a> \u2014 Celebrate the Summer Solstice<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>around the Boulder Reservoir.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ican5k.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Deja Vu 10K <\/a>\u2014 This Brighton\u00a0race offers a funny name (because you just loop the 5K course again) as well as twice the distance for just $10 more, which we think is a pretty good deal.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vailrec.com\/races\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dynafit 10K at 10,000 feet<\/a> \u2014 if you don\u2019t think a 10K is challenging enough, why not do it in much thinner air? This takes place in Vail.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/choicecityrunning.com\/10k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Human Race and Mountain Avenue Mile<\/a> \u2014 Two iconic Fort Collins races in one weekend. The Mountain Avenue Mile takes place Friday night, and if you think a mile is easy, try running it as hard as many of the competitors. A 10K is the best way to run the Human Race, but it also offers a half marathon and a 5K.\n<figure id=\"attachment_76318\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76318\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76318\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/05\/29142813\/Boulder-Sunrise-Run-courtesy-web.webp\" alt=\"Participants take off during the annual Boulder Sunrise Run in Boulder, Colorado, which offers a 5K and 10K course. Courtesy of BBSC Endurance Sports.\" width=\"640\" height=\"398\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76318\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Participants take off during the annual Boulder Sunrise Run in Boulder, Colorado, which offers 5K or 10K courses. Courtesy of BBSC Endurance Sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Half Marathons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slackerhalfmarathon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slacker Half Marathon<\/a> \u2014 This course is terrific both because it\u2019s gorgeous and it\u2019s a fast downhill just begging you to get a PR. It takes place at the base of the Loveland Ski Area into Georgetown.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogdaysjulyrun.com\/Race\/CO\/Westminster\/AllOutDogDays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All Out Dog Days<\/a> \u2014 A race to benefit second-chance pooches in Westminster and a chance to see what your dog can do as well as you. The fastest dogs get a prize.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vacationraces.com\/half-marathons\/rocky-mountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Rocky Mountain Half <\/a>\u2014 This race runs near the perimeter of Rocky Mountain National Park in a fun tourist town, Estes Park.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gtishalf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgetown to Idaho Springs<\/a> \u2014 The unofficial second half of the Slacker, this\u00a0race is also fast and scenic.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradorunnerevents.com\/LaborDay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Labor Day Half Marathon<\/a> \u2014 This race in Parker gives you a chance to run off the backyard grilling treats that are a staple of Labor Day.\n<figure id=\"attachment_76342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76342\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76342\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/05\/30091509\/A7301717-bolder-boulder-web.webp\" alt=\"Participants in the 2024 BOLDERBoulder enjoy bubbles, blue skies and a beautiful course at the classic Memorial Day race in Boulder, Colorado. Photo by Brooks Upham, courtesy of BOLDERBoulder.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Participants in the 2024 BOLDERBoulder enjoy bubbles, blue skies and a beautiful course at the classic Memorial Day race in Boulder, Colorado. Photo by Brooks Upham, courtesy of BOLDERBoulder.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Trail runs \u2014 If you\u2019re a dirt diva, Colorado has as many trail races as anywhere in the country. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/members.evergreenchamber.org\/events\/details\/elk-meadow-5k-10k-97356?calendarMonth=2025-06-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elk Meadow Trail Race<\/a> \u2014 The Town of Evergreen presents a run<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>through the rolling hills of Elk Meadow Open Space Park. This race is one of four the town hosts that are suited well for beginner or intermediate trail runners throughout the summer.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamboco.com\/#\/sunsettrailrunningfestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunset Trail Running Festival <\/a>\u2014 Choose between a 28K, a 12K or 5K that start and finish on Main Street in Gold Hill and run on U.S. Forest Service roads.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enduranceraceseries.com\/barr-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Barr Lake 30K and 15K<\/a> \u2014 A flat and fast course, especially for a trail race, around a gorgeous state park in Brighton known for birding.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runningseries.com\/races\/spring-creek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run<\/a> \u2014 A 9.5-mile race on a primitive trail through Steamboat Springs\u00a0that honors Patty Brenner Hagberg, who was struck and killed by a truck along the lower part of the trail in 1991. This race is part of the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/runningseries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steamboat Springs Trail Running Series<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holycowrun.com\/Race\/CO\/Westminster\/HolyCOWTrailStampede\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy COW Trail Stampede<\/a> \u2014 A Westminster race that offers a 10K or 5K.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.townoffrisco.com\/event\/athletic-events\/run-the-rockies-road-10k-half-marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Run the Rockies Trail Race<\/a> \u2014 This 5K, 10K or half marathon race leads runners through the Frisco Peninsula trails with views of Lake Dillion and the Tenmile mountain range.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enduranceraceseries.com\/westminster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westminster Trail Race<\/a> \u2014 There are many trail races perfect for beginners, and this race is a great example, a dirt, non-technical trail around a beautiful lake, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon options.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/gnarrunners.com\/black-squirrel-half\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Squirrel Half Marathon<\/a> \u2014 This difficult race through Lory State Park\u00a0is part of the fantastic <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/gnarrunners.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gnar Runners<\/a> trail series with many challenging races in Northern Colorado.\n<figure id=\"attachment_76344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76344\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76344\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/05\/30091710\/27722832381_47915d94ad_k-foco-mountain-race-web.webp\" alt=\"Runners of all ages (and babies in strollers) enjoy a 5K in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Collins.\" width=\"640\" height=\"398\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Runners of all ages (and babies in strollers) enjoy a 5K in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Collins.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Marathons \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>We don\u2019t have many marathons in Colorado during the summer. They tend to take place in the fall, when it\u2019s cooler, unless they are at higher elevations.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epmarathon.org\/race-info\/marathon\/#1502350989922-a562d553-98d3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Estes Park Marathon<\/a> \u2014 Billed as one of the most scenic road marathons in the U.S., Forbes Magazine rates it as one of the top seven in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadvilleraceseries.com\/run\/trailmarathonheavyhalf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half <\/a>\u2014 This race takes place in the iconic running town of Leadville. If you\u2019re dying for a chance to run the highest and self-described hardest marathon in the country, this is your race. It can sell out and then you&#8217;ll be put on a waiting list.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aspenvalleymarathon.com\/marathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspen Valley Marathon <\/a>\u2014 See beautiful Aspen from your shoes.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbscrun.com\/boulderrezmarathon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulder Rez Marathon<\/a> \u2014 If you don\u2019t mind the heat, you can run this scenic, four-lap course around the Boulder Reservoir.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/equinoxraces.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fall Equinox<\/a> \u2014 Enjoy the wild scenery of the Poudre River all the way down the canyon near Fort Collins, a perfect chance to PR both because of the downhill course and the cooler September weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Ultramarathons \u2014 Colorado is packed full of ultramarathons, which is great for when 26.2 miles just isn\u2019t enough to quench your thirst for a solid summer race. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorbrewrace.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12-hour Last Man Standing Event <\/a>\u2014 This race follows the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Big%27s_Backyard_Ultra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big\u2019s Backyard Ultra<\/a> format, which is something kids would dream up, if they were sadists. Competitors run 4.1 miles every hour until they stop or, if you\u2019re hardy, for the entire 12 hours. It takes place\u00a0in Windsor.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aravaiparunning.com\/bear-chase-series\/chase-the-moon\/#race-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase the Moon 12-hour endurance run<\/a> \u2014 This one isn\u2019t quite as Game of Thrones as other Colorado ultras, as you\u2019ll get the chance to run all night through foothills on the Highlands Ranch Backcountry trail system, and you can run as much as you want. There\u2019s also a 50K option. It\u2019s part of the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aravaiparunning.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aravaipa Running<\/a> series, and you can join up with friends or family if you don\u2019t want to run the entire 12 hours yourself.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/humanpotentialrunning.com\/sheep-mountain-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheep Mountain Ultras <\/a>\u2014 A 50K, 50-miler or measly half marathon in Fairplay, nearly all of it above 10,000 feet. The\u00a0race is part of the challenging but excellent <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/humanpotentialrunning.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Human Potential <\/a>running series.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadvilleraceseries.com\/run\/leadvilletrail100run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadville 100<\/a> \u2014 Many of the more famous and difficult ultras in Colorado are also difficult to get into, and this\u00a0masterpiece is no exception. But it\u2019s a fun race to watch, if you can control your FOMO, or even help crew or pace a runner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Triathlons \u2014 We know some of you prefer to swim, bike AND run, so here\u2019s some races for you freaks as well. Most offer Olympic and Sprint distances. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/lovelandlaketolake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loveland Lake to Lake <\/a><strong>\u2014\u00a0<\/strong>This classic race takes place in Loveland.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.withoutlimits.co\/boulder-peak-triathlon-duathlon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boulder Peak<\/a> \u2014 Another classic, this one takes place\u00a0around the reservoir in Boulder.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.withoutlimits.co\/steamboat-lake-triathlon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steamboat Lake<\/a> \u2014 A chance to race in Steamboat<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bbscendurance.com\/harvest-moon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvest Moon<\/a> \u2014 This race offers a half Ironman-distance tri, where you swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 and run a half marathon, in Boulder. Whew.\n<figure id=\"attachment_76346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76346\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76346\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/05\/30091816\/A7301512-bolder-boulder-web.webp\" alt=\"Unique outfits are part of the fun at the classic race that launches summer running races in Colorado, the BOLDERBoulder. Participants enjoyed a beautiful day for the 2024 race in Boulder, Colorado. Photo by Brooks Upham, courtesy of BOLDERBoulder.\" width=\"640\" height=\"401\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unique outfits are part of the fun at the classic race that launches summer running races in Colorado, the BOLDERBoulder. Participants enjoyed a beautiful day for the 2024 race in Boulder, Colorado. Photo by Brooks Upham, courtesy of BOLDERBoulder.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Obstacle Races \u2014 You might as well throw some barbed wire, rope climbing and lots of mud into a race, right? Many of these obstacle races are now defunct, but these two stalwarts remain. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/race.spartan.com\/en\/races\/colorado-springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Spartan<\/a> \u2014 The OG offers more than a dozen obstacles into a 5K, 10K, 21K or, gulp, 50K (with 60 obstacles) in Colorado Springs.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/toughmudder.com\/events\/colorado\/?utm_campaign=Purchase_Google_Search_2024_Tough_Mudder_Colorado_%7C_Brand_Keywords_Local_Conversions_7\/20-21\/24_LOCAL_RACE_SALES_CUS2624-4_2024_Tough_Mudder_Colorado_%7C_Brand_Keywords&amp;utm_source=googlesearch&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_content=2024_Tough_Mudder_Colorado_%7C_Brand_Keywords_2024_Tough_Mudder_Colorado&amp;utm_term=tough%20mudder&amp;toughmudder5409_mqcoeg=21200587832.162842851124.696883061424.g&amp;oexgads=toughmudder5409&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNnOwLoJUsZGVliELgjydQOTOeZ7thFI-0eVXAMM3LGQGmpq3DiiorIaAk3rEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tough Mudder <\/a>\u2014 A 5K, 15K or eight-hour infinity course in Fort Carson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bonus. What&#8217;s the other holiday that inspires 5Ks in Colorado?<\/h2>\n<p>For those of you who like to solve riddles, the other holiday that&#8217;s popular for 5Ks is an especially good day to get some exercise before you eat a giant meal. It&#8217;s Thanksgiving, of course, when you can enjoy a turkey trot before your turkey feast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BOLDERBoulder is a Colorado classic which takes place every year on Memorial Day and draws runners from all over.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re gearing up for a summer of running or looking to stay active throughout the year, this guide has you covered. Check out these tips and race calendars for Colorado 5Ks near you. 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