Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs
Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Colorado Springs, CO, with entry fees from $35 to $60.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish.
We will be gathering at Cottonwood Creek Park in Colorado Springs, CO.
When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off.
Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.
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
81°
Typical Low
56°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumbre Vista - Colorado Spgs 1, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colorado Springs, CO
Population
483,099
as of 2023
City Elevation
6,118 ft
Nearest Airport
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
9
Days to train
- Race
- Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs
Aug 1, 2026