Rocky Mountain 5K presented by School District 11

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

🗺️ 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.

• Swag Bag: Each participant will receive a swag bag with a swag item!
• Awards: The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze medals.
• Award Ceremony: 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' Race: Kids 12 and under can participate in the FREE Sasquatch Shuffle 1K at 7:30 a.m. and receive a finisher ribbon.
• Furry Friends: Dogs welcome! Furry Friends receive a dog bandana.

💵 Prices

Adults 20+: $40

Early Bird Pricing
March 1- June 1: $30
June 2 - July 22: $35
July 23 - August 23: $40

Kids 19 and under: $30

Early Bird Pricing
March 1 - July 22: $25
July 23 - August 23: $30

Sasquatch Shuffle 1K for 12 and under: FREE

Furry Friends: $15 (Look for the Furry Friend "add on" during registration)

Note: Furry Friends are welcome to run with their human friend that is signed up for the 5K! Furry Friends must be leashed, current on shots, and well behaved. Human friend must pick up after furry friends. All Furry Friends and their human must run in the Furry Friend wave. Don't worry, your time starts when you cross the starting line and end when you cross the finish line. Look for the Furry Friend add on when you register.

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.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Pre-Race: Friday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at The Downtown YMCA, 207 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Race Morning: Race Morning Packet Pick Up will be held next to start line from 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
• QR Code: Bring your QR code from registration confirmation for faster pick up.

📅 Event Details

Date: August 23, 2025

Location: America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, CO

For more information, visit: Rocky Mountain 5K Race Page.