About the Running Scared 5K/13K - Colorado Springs
The courses run inside the park on the Bonanza Trail, and the shorter distance is notably flat, which makes it a genuine shot at a personal best for runners chasing one. Spectators can get close to the action throughout, so it works well if you are bringing people along who are not racing.
Packet pickup happens on race morning, starting about an hour before the first wave goes off. There is no separate evening pickup unless the organizers add one closer to race day.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/18/2026 08:00$35
13K10/18/2026 08:30$40
5K10/18/2026 08:00$30
13K10/18/2026 08:30$35
18K10/18/2026 08:00$55
5K10/18/2026 08:30$35
13K10/18/2026 08:30$35
18K10/18/2026 08:00$35
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