
From the Organizer
A salute to Vets to kick off Veteran's Week and to raise funds for Alamosa's Veterans Memorial Park. Join us for the 5th Annual Veterans Memorial Park Race. 5k and 10k race options are available. The race will once again start and end at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center, 2222 Old Sanford Rd, Alamosa, CO 81101. The 10k race repeats 5k lap twice. The race route is to be determined and will be posted as soon as it's finalized. Food, drinks, and an awards ceremony will follow the race. Walkers, runners, and strollers are welcome!. Families are also welcome to have some fun and cheer on the runners/walkers!
Proceeds from race registration fees go towards supporting the Alamosa Veterans Memorial Park. Race registration includes a long sleeve running shirt and post-race refreshments.
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
16°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alamosa 1e, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,847
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
ALS
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field · 3 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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Alamosa Veterans Memorial Park Race
Nov 7, 2026