
From the Organizer
Saturday, October 3rd at 8:00 am
Join fellow Rams and CSU friends for the 46th annual Homecoming 5K! The race is a great way for community, alumni, and students to come together for fun, fitness, and a sense of Ram Pride. All ages and abilities welcome. We also welcome virtual racers joining us from around the globe.
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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
70°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Sam's Rainbow Run
Less than a mile away
Freedom Tour Classic
Less than a mile away
FireKracker 5k
Less than a mile away
Wild West Relay
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University
Oct 3, 2026