From the Organizer
Join us for the Erie Half and 5k!
The Hometown Race Series features half marathons and 5k distance events in outlying communities outside the Denver and Boulder metro areas.
LOOK UP! At the Erie event, we often see the early morning skies with dotted with delightfully colorful hot-air balloons.
Whatever distance you're ready to tackle, we'll be there with you to celebrate at the finish line! This is one of the few 5k events where FINISHER MEDALS are awarded to each participant. Go home with proof of your pride and show off that bling!
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
88°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Longmont 2 Ese, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Erie, CO
Population
31,927
as of 2023
Elevation
5,011 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 25 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 Erie Half & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
Running
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Erie Half & 5k?
- Erie Half & 5k is a running race held in Erie, Colorado on August 16, 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 Erie Half & 5k?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Erie, Colorado at Reliance Park, Erie, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Erie Half & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Erie Half & 5k
Aug 16, 2026