Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K
Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Fruita, CO, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (56 days to go)
- Location
- Fruita, Fruita, CO
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
MESA COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE 5K RACE,
September 26th 2026, in conjunction with Fruita Fall Festival
SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO RESCUE AND SAVE LIVES
COST: EARLY REGISTRATION By SEP 6th: 13 and under: $20 / 14 and over: $25
REGISTRATION AFTER SEP 6th: 13 and under: $30 / 14 and over: $35
(Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after September 6th)
WHO: Open to all age groups
AGE CATEGORIES: 13 & under; 14-19; 20-34; 35-49; 50-64; 65+
WHAT: Annual 5k race. Prizes for first and second place winners in each category. Enjoyment for ALL! Racers can pick up bibs and t-shirts the day before the event at our main festival booth located in downtown Fruita.
WHERE: Race starting and ending location - Fruita Community Center, 324 Coulson St, Fruita, CO 81521, PLEASE PARK at Shelledy elementary school 353 N Mesa St, Fruita, CO 81521
WHEN: September 26th, 2026, at 8:30AM
WHY: Mesa County Search & Rescue is an all‑volunteer, nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving our community. This race supports our annual fundraiser and outreach efforts in partnership with the Fruita Fall Festival.
Pick-up t-shirts and race numbers as follows:
FRIDAY - 5:00-8:00PM at the Mesa County Search & Rescue tent in downtown Fruita at the Fruita fall festival
SATURDAY - 7:00-8:00AM at the Fruita Community Center before the start of the race
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
79°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fruita, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fruita, CO
Population
13,578
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,527 ft
Nearest Airport
GJT
Grand Junction Regional Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K
Sep 26, 2026