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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boulder, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boulder, CO
Population
106,274
as of 2023
Elevation
5,438 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
13
Days to train
- Race
- 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- June 21, 2026
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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.
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Running
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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 race held in Boulder, Colorado on June 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado at Franklin Field, CU Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Jun 21, 2026