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14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Date
June 21, 2026
Distance
In-Person 5K Run/Walk

From the Organizer

IN-PERSON-SUNDAY, JUNE 21st START AND FINISH AT FRANKLIN FIELD, CU BOULDER CAMPUS

REGISTRATION FEES:

Individual: $30/Person

Duo: $55/Group of 2

Family (Up to 5 Individuals): $110/Family

The 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K is the family event of the season! Come out and spend a beautiful summer morning with the Buff community meeting current and former athletes, coaches and fans. It's perfect for all ages and all abilities. Food, music, games and lots of great energy makes this event fun for the entire community...And has a great cause! 

In the past 13 years, this Fun Run has raised over $100K for former CU athletes and their families in need.  Over the past 20 years the Buffs4Life Foundation has raised over $1M+ for former Buff athletes in need with a special emphasis on mental health resources and suicide prevention. We remain steadfast in our mission that no Buff be left to fight alone. We strongly believe in our values and are grateful for such a giving community to be involved with.

Sign up today...don't get left behind by the herd!

Fun Run Schedule:

Saturday, June 20th-Packet Pickup
2:00pm - 4:00pm Bib Number + Packet Pick-Up-Located outside the team store in the Champions Center (Saturday's packet pickup is not required but is recommended, you can also pick up your packet on race day) 

Sunday, June 21st-14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk

8:00am to 8:45am - Registration + Packet Pick-Up

8:45am to 9:00am - Pre-Race Announcements 

9:00am - Buffs4Life 5K Run/Walk Start

After Run:

Breakfast sponsored by Pasta Jay’s

9:45am to 11:00am - Buffs4Life 5K Expo

10:15am - Post Run Award Ceremony

10:30am to 11:00am - Student-Athlete Autograph Session 

Parking:

Visitor parking on the CU Boulder campus is no longer free, but the good news is that the weekend rate of $1/hour applies. The closest lots to Franklin Field are to the north (Lots 394, 390 and The Champions Center Lot 391).  All are accessible from Folsom Street.

Distances & Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk?
14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk is a running event held in Boulder, CO. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk?
Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Boulder, CO at Franklin Field, CU Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Jun 21, 2026

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