Fort Collins Running Summit
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 2026 Fort Collins Running Summit
From the Organizer
Please join us for the kick-off year of the FCRC's Fort Collins Running Summit. This will take place on Saturday, August 8th in conjunction with the Choice City Running Festival.
Hear from both local speakers and others around the country discussing the love of the sport (of running). Speakers include:
- Kara Goucher | Long-distance runner, Olympic medalist, author, TV commentator
- Dr. Ray Browning | Ironman Elite, retired CSU faculty member and part of the development of modern carbon-plated racing shoes and Nike’s Breaking2 project
- Brittany Charboneau | Pro runner and comedian from Denver on team North Face
- Craig Depperschmidt | Local physical therapist specializing in the treatment and prevention of running-related injuries
It will take place at the Translational Medicine Institute at CSU. The event will take place from 12:00pm - 5:00pm and tickets include lunch.
Also, FCRC members will automatically receive a $30 discount on the entry fee. Not a club member? Join today!
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
86°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Collins, CO
Population
169,705
as of 2023
Elevation
4,989 ft
Nearest Airport
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · 42 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 54 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 Fort Collins Running Summit, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
61
Days to train
- Race
- Fort Collins Running Summit
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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 Fort Collins Running Summit?
- Fort Collins Running Summit is a running race held in Fort Collins, Colorado on August 8, 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 Fort Collins Running Summit?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado at 2350 Gillette Dr., Fort Collins, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fort Collins Running Summit?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fort Collins Running Summit
Aug 8, 2026