Rocky Mountain 5K

Event Date

Saturday, August 29, 2026

In partnership, The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region and the Colorado Springs Sports Corp want to bring you the Rocky Mountain 5K, the official 5K of the Rocky Mountain State Games presented by School District 11! The Rocky Mountain 5K will be giving back to families through the YMCA’s life changing programs and supporting CSSC’s Rocky Mountain State Games initiatives to provide sport opportunities for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities. See additional notes below.

 

Hosted in partnership with:

Event Location

America the Beautiful Park

126 Cimino Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Free Parking: There is limited free parking across from the north end of the park off Cimino Dr. Additional Parking off S. Sierra Madre St. You can use the Olympic Museum Bridge to access the park. Accessible parking spaces will be available along Cimino Dr.

Presented By:

Registration

Registration Deadline: August 29th

Pricing:

Adults 20+: $40

  • Early Bird:
    • March 1 – July 4: $35
    • July 5 – August 28: $40 
    • August 29: $45 

Kids 19 & Under: $35

  • Early Bird:
    • March 1 – July 29: $30
    • July 30 – August 29: $35 

Sasquatch Shuffle 1K

  • Kids 12 and under: FREE
  • Furry Friends*: $15 (Look for the Furry Friend “add on” during registration)

*$3.35 fee will apply

*Furry Friends are welcome to run with their human friend that is signed up to run the 5k! Furry Friends must be leashed, current on shots, and well behaved. Human friend must pick up after furry friends.Look for the Furry Friend add on when you register.

*Stroller Friendly

Event Location

America the Beautiful Park

126 Cimino Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Free Parking: There is limited free parking across from the north end of the park off Cimino Dr. Additional Parking off S. Sierra Madre St. You can use the Olympic Museum Bridge to access the park. Accessible parking spaces will be available along Cimino Dr.

Presented By:

Key Partners

RMSG Rocky Mountain 5K Format & Details

Age determination date for all divisions: day of competition

Packet Pick Up:

  • Friday, August 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at The Downtown YMCA, 207 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  • Race Morning Packet Pick Up will be held next to start line from 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
  • Bring your QR code from registration confirmation for faster pick up

Divisions:

12U
13-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+

LOCATION: This is an out and back mostly flat 5K run/walk that will start at America the Beautiful Park and then heads north on the Pikes Peak Greenway trail for 1.55 miles until the turn-around.

  • Each participant will receive a swag bag with a swag item!
  • The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze medals.
  • Award Ceremony will be held near the DJ in Vendor Village with top 3 overall starting at 10:00 a.m. and then Division winners starting shortly after.
  • Kids 12 and under can participate in the FREE Sasquatch Shuffle 1K at 7:30 a.m. and receive a finisher ribbon.
  • Dogs welcome! Furry Friends receive a dog bandana.

Course Maps

5k Course Map

Sasquatch Shuffle 1k course map

Rocky Mountain 5K
Schedule

Sasquatch Shuffle Kid’s 1K:

  • 7:30

Rocky Mountain 5K:

  • 8:00 – 10:00 am

Packet Pick Up:

  • Friday, August 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:006:00 p.m. at The Downtown YMCA, 207 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  • Race Morning Packet Pick Up will be held next to start line from 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
  • Bring your QR code from registration confirmation for faster pick up

RMSG Rocky Mountain 5K Sports Director

Jillian Charlton

Contact

Kate Noonan

Contact

Thank you to our Rocky Mountain 5K sponsors

Tom Falgien Youth Sports Fund

The Tom Falgien Youth Sports Fund is intended to support the growth and development of youth sports in the Pikes Peak region, with an emphasis on community engagement, coach support, and engaging underserved youth in sports.

Applicants must be 18 years old or younger.

Questions?
Contact Shelbi Lowery info@thesportscorp.org 719.634.7333

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