What race distances can I run in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has 5K (21), 10K (14), Half Marathon (12). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Upcoming running races in and near Colorado Springs, Colorado - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
26 upcoming races · 13 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Colorado Springs races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Colorado Springs Marathon, Half, 5K, and Kids K Colorado Springs, COFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Nielson Challenge Colorado Springs, COFreeDetails Sun, Oct 4, 2026Kids' Fall Series - Where Kids Run Free! Colorado Springs, COFreeDetails Sun, Oct 4, 2026Fall Series - Get Dirty! Get Muddy! Colorado Springs, COFrom $39Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Running Scared 5K/13K - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Spooky Sprint - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike Colorado Springs, COFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Turkey Trails - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5k Colorado Springs, COFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon Colorado Springs, COFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Turkey Trot Predict Colorado Springs, COFrom $5Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Colorado Springs, COFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Candy Cane Course - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $27Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Colorado Springs, COFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Winter Series - The Coolest Race in Town! Colorado Springs, COFrom $40Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $30Details Sun, Jan 31, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Stories Trail Runs Colorado Springs, COFrom $60Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027The Toyota Super Half Marathon™& Game Day 5K™ Colorado Springs, COFrom $35Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sat, May 8, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sun, Jun 20, 2027Treat Trot Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $25Details Sun, Aug 8, 2027Summer Sizzler- Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COFrom $22Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Colorado Springs
When is race season in Colorado Springs?
October is the busiest month for races in Colorado Springs, with 6 of the 26, followed by November with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Colorado Springs?
7 of the 26 races in Colorado Springs already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Colorado Springs races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 races in Colorado Springs with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:07, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Colorado Springs?
Browse Colorado Springs run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near Colorado Springs?
Yes, 5 races around Colorado Springs get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.