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Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University

Date
October 3, 2026
Distance
Homecoming 5K · 5K CSU Alumni · 5K CSU Student & more
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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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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

70°

Typical Low

41°

Chance of Rain

21%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 6:41 PMDaylight 11h 41m

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

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Race
Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University
Date
October 3, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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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.

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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 Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University?
Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University is a running race held in Fort Collins, Colorado on October 3, 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 Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado at 701 Oval Dr, Fort Collins, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Homecoming 5K - Colorado State University

Oct 3, 2026

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