
From the Organizer
Come join 500 of your running friends for southern Colorado's oldest and one the region's largest road races. This 5K starts and ends near Jack Dempsey Park. After the race, stick around for the great Pioneer Days parade and a day's worth of fun!
Online registration is strongly encouraged and is available until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. In-person registration and packet pickup is available on Friday, July 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Jack Dempsey Park, and 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on race day. Avoid long lines: Register by 10 p.m. on July 15!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manassa, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
7,678 ft
Nearest Airport
ALS
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field · 18 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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49th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days 5K Run
Jul 18, 2026