Lions Roar for Fitness 5k/2.5k Challenge
Lions Roar for Fitness 5k/2.5k Challenge is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Pueblo, CO, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (34 days to go)
- Location
- Lake Minnequa, Pueblo, CO
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
So What Is the Lions Roar for Fitness 5k/2.5K Challenge?
5K Challenge — Starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Minnequa (near CIMS), but please arrive by 8:15 a.m. There will be a shot gun start. Medals will be awarded to all age group winners after the race.
2.5K Challenge – Starts promptly at 9:10 a.m. at Lake Minnequa (near CIMS). Medals will be awarded to winners of the 6 and under, 7-8, and 9-10 age groups.
Kiddie Sprint – 50 yard sprint for ages 5 and under starts at 10 a.m. This will consist of a 50 yard dash for any child 5 yrs of age and under. This is a fun free event.
5K/2.5K Age Divisions — (M/F) 6 and Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
Awards—On race day at 10:30 a.m. & at FIMS during the assembly.
Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the 5K race in each age division.
Prizes will be awarded for the top overall finishers in the 5K for male and female. Medals will only be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the 2.5K race in the 6 and under, 7-8, and 9-10 age divisions.
Important Dates:
- Registration: Through September 25th: $30 (Guarantee a t-shirt before race)
- Late Registration: September 26th - October 7th: $35 (T-shirt not guaranteed for race day)
- Day of Race Registration: (Online registration will close on end of day Tuesday, October 7th.) Registration at race site on October 11th before 8:30am: $40
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
72°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pueblo Rsvr, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pueblo, CO
City Elevation
4,784 ft
Nearest Airport
PUB
Pueblo Memorial Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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34
Days to train
- Race
- Lions Roar for Fitness 5k/2.5k Challenge
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Lake Minnequa, Pueblo, CO
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Lions Roar for Fitness 5k/2.5k Challenge
Oct 10, 2026