From the Organizer
Rise Against Suicide's 17th annual Emerge 5K Walk/Run
Join Rise Against Suicide's 17th annual Emerge 5K Walk/Run- a free, family-friendly walk/run supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention in our community.
This uplifting community gathering features a dedicated kids zone, an area for connection and reflection, inspiring speakers, local vendors, live music by Kutandara, and local food trucks. Along the course, butterfly signs will honor and remember the stories of those we love and those we’ve lost.
Emerge brings our community together in hope, remembrance, awareness, and collective strength - reminding every person that they are not alone.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
- Walk or Run
- Start a Team & Fundraise Together
- Honor a Story with a Butterfly Sign
- Become a Sponsor
- Donate to our Mission
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 8:00 AM Registration & Arrival
- 9:00 AM 5K Start
- 11:00 AM Event Concludes
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MEANS
Rise Against Suicide has funded more than 20,000 free therapy sessions and supported over 2,000 local youth at risk of suicide. Our goal is to raise $175,000 to continue to remove barriers and provide timely access to funded therapeutic support for youth 19 and under in our community.
BRING YOUR PEOPLE. BRING YOUR PURPOSE. TOGETHER WE RISE!
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
66°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boulder, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boulder, CO
Population
106,274
as of 2023
City 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 Emerge 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Emerge 5K?
- Emerge 5K is a running race held in Boulder, Colorado on May 2, 2027. 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 Emerge 5K?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Boulder, Colorado at 5565 Reservoir Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Emerge 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Emerge 5K
May 2, 2027