Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 126 Oneida, Pueblo, CO
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10K Run
From the Organizer
Southern Colorado Runners welcomes you to the revived Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 8AM. The Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race will be held on the last day of the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival. The festival features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies, chilies, chilies! Held downtown along Union Avenue, the festival attracts Pueblo residents as well as people from across the state and around the nation.
We are offering 2 races – 5K & 10K. Both races incorporate the beautiful Arkansas River Trail, beginning and ending at Walter’s Brewing Company . We will be running routes that run along the Arkansas River and on the Riverwalk.
Registration & Pricing
5K -$35 (early entry through September 5th---$45 beginning September 6th)
10K-$40 (early entry through September 5th---$50 beginning September 6th)
All runners who register by September 5, 2026 will be guaranteed:
Race shirt with Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot logo and a free entry into the Chile & Frijole Festival.
Awards
- Overall winners for each race will be recognized for their impressive achievement.
- Age group medals will be awarded for first 3 places in 10-year increments.
- Finisher Medals for the first 350 registered participants to cross the finish line!!!!
Course Description (course maps below not to scale):
🏃♂️ 5K & 10K Course Overview
Both courses are primarily flat and fast, with the Main Street Bridge serving as the main climb. After cresting the bridge, runners descend toward Pueblo’s scenic Arkansas River Trail.
🏃♂️5K Course Description
- Begin at the Walter’s Brewing Company
- Run up and over the Main Street Bridge
- Drop down onto the Arkansas River Trail
- Turn toward Lake Runyon, following the west side of the lake
- Be directed north along Phelps Creek
- Cross Fay’s Crossing Bridge
- Enter the Riverwalk of Pueblo
- Finish back at the Walter’s Brewing Company, the official start/finish area
🏃♂️10K Course Description
- Begin at the Walter’s Brewing Company
- Run up and over the Main Street Bridge
- Enter the Arkansas River Trail
- Head west for approximately 1.5 miles, then turn around
- Continue east to Lake Runyon
- Complete a full loop around the lake
- Be directed north along Phelps Creek
- Cross Fay’s Crossing Bridge
- Enter the Pueblo Riverwalk
- Finish back at the Walter’s Brewing Company
Course Info:
There will be water stations along each course and one at the finish line.
Course Rules: No pets, strollers are okay but know that the course can become crowded and there is a wood bridge to cross, we suggest strollers start in the back of the pack for safety. Pass carefully and don't run side by side on narrow pathways.
Race/Packet Pick Up Info:
Race Starts Sunday, September 20th 8am @ Walter’s Brewing Company (126 Oneida)
Packet Pick up Friday, September 18th 4pm – 7pm @ TBD
Sunday (Race Morning) Packet Pickup 6:30am – 7:30am @ Walter’s Brewing Company
****PARKING***
Please be advised that parking will be limited this weekend due to the Chile & Frijole Festival.
The Main Street Parking Garage 110 S Main Street is located near the start and end of the race, but we recommend that you plan accordingly to ensure you have enough time to find a spot.
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
82°
Typical Low
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wfo Pueblo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pueblo, CO
Elevation
4,784 ft
Nearest Airport
PUB
Pueblo Memorial Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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- Race
- Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 126 Oneida, Pueblo, CO
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K?
- Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K is a running race held in Pueblo, Colorado on September 20, 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 Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado at 126 Oneida, Pueblo, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K
Sep 20, 2026