From the Organizer
Want to start running but don’t know where to start? Want to get back into running and need a plan? The Southern Colorado Runners are hosting an 8-week training clinic designed to help you prepare for the Hot To Trot 5k on September 20 using the Galloway run/walk/run method. We will meet on Saturday mornings at City Park beginning July 25. All are welcome!
We believe sharing the training journey with friends working to achieve a common goal is the best part and makes every run more enjoyable!
This program is designed for people who have never run before or those who have not run recently. We'll help you achieve your goal safely with a gradual and strategic increase to your training mileage. We start Saturday, July 25 with very gentle workouts combining walking and running. Each week the training will gradually increase. You will be provided a training schedule that includes two runs on your own during the week and a group run on Saturday. This training style allows your body time to adapt to running over the 8 weeks of the program as we build to the goal of running a 5k (3.1 miles).
The program will also provide information on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, as well as other areas to help you have a successful race!
What you will Receive
- An 8-week training program.
- Entry into the Southern Colorado Runners Hot to Trot 5k on 9/20.
- One year membership in Southern Colorado Runners organization (https://socorunners.org/)
- A Southern Colorado Runners technical training shirt.
- Positive support, coaching and a fun group to keep you motivated!
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
93°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wfo Pueblo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pueblo, CO
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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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Newbie to 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 Newbie to 5k?
- Newbie to 5k is a running race held in Pueblo, Colorado on July 25, 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 Newbie to 5k?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado at 801 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Newbie to 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Newbie to 5k
Jul 25, 2026