Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K-No Shirt · 10K & more
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
86°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Colorado Springs Muni Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colorado Springs, CO
Population
483,099
as of 2023
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.
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs?
- Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs is a running race held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 1, 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 Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at 7115 montarbor Dr, Colorado Springs, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Colorado Springs
Aug 1, 2026