
Red, White, and WARRIOR 5K is a running race on July 3, 2027 in Grand Junction, CO, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd Annual Red, White, and WARRIOR 5K, Independence Day 2027, at the beautiful Las Colonias Butterfly Pond!
Celebrate America’s birthday with movement, music, and community while supporting the Central High School Marching Warriors.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with family, or simply moving to the beat of your own drum, everyone is welcome!
This family-friendly event proudly benefits the Central High School Marching Warriors and helps provide opportunities for student musicians throughout the school year.
Events
Weather
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
64°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Junction 6ese, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
67,027
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,595 ft
Nearest Airport
GJT
Grand Junction Regional Airport · 4 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
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Coming Up
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2 miles away
Spirit of the Valley 5k
3 miles away
Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K
12 miles away
Grand Valley Brew Runs
2 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Grand Junction than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Red, White, and WARRIOR 5K
Jul 3, 2027