Mustang Music 5K
Mustang Music 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Fort Collins, CO, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K DETAILS: The 5K features a chip-timed race designed to show the beauty of the neighborhoods by Kinard Middle School . Enjoy the music along the course provided by the Kinard and Fort Collins High bands. Register before 9/13/26 to get your race packet & t-shirt before the race. Online registration closes 9/20/26.
REVERSE PARADE/FUN RUN DETAILS: Perfect for young children and non-runners, the Reverse Parade is a Fun Run in which participants will walk or run (2 laps) around the Kinard Track. Musical groups will be surrounding the track providing music while YOU parade around them on the track! Entry includes a short-sleeved tech t-shirt (parents of very young children are welcome to run with their child on the track).
IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Bird Registration ends Sept 13th, 2026 at 11:59 PM
** FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPT 13TH, T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE 2 TO 3 WEEKS AFTER RACE**
Online Registration ends Sep. 20th, 2026 at 11:59 PM
On-site registration available race day, Oct 3rd, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM
Mustang Music ZEROK: Not a runner? Can't attend in person? Just want the shirt and to support the band? Well, you can do this from home or even out-of-state by signing up for the ZEROK! This entry includes a shirt and all proceeds go to the band, but you don’t have to lift a foot! **Must be able to pick up shirt at Kinard Middle School.**
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
69°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins 4 E, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Collins, CO
Population
169,705
as of 2023
City 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.
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36
Days to train
- Race
- Mustang Music 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Mustang Music 5K
Oct 3, 2026