Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K
Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Fort Collins, CO, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (8 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Lighthouse for the 4th Annual Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K—a family-friendly run/walk celebrating recovery, hope, and community. Every registration helps Lighthouse provide safe, affordable community-based supportive housing, peer support, case management, employment services, and a strong recovery community for individuals experiencing homelessness and recovering from addiction. Together, we're helping ensure that everyone has the opportunity to rebuild their lives in a safe, supportive environment.
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
51°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins 4 E, 3 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
8
Days to train
- Race
- Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K
- Date
- September 5, 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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Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K
Sep 5, 2026