Run For Your Life 5K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 490 Main St., Meeker, CO
- Distance
- Run For Your Life 5K
From the Organizer
Kick off the 4th of July with a family-friendly and festive 5K. This fun run/walk is perfect for first-time 5K participants, elite runners, kids, parents with strollers, and everyone in between-even your well behaved, leashed furry friend! There is a 1.5 hr time limit to complete the course. All registered participants will get an American Flag to wave while traveling down Main Street when they turn the last corner to head towards the finish line! Registration cost includes a T-shirt, American Flag, and race bib. Medals for the top three female and male finishers will be awarded.
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
48°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Meeker Ap.
Host City
About Meeker, CO
Elevation
6,263 ft
Nearest Airport
HDN
Yampa Valley Airport · 47 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 Run For Your Life 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run For Your Life 5K?
- Run For Your Life 5K is a running race held in Meeker, Colorado on July 4, 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 Run For Your Life 5K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Meeker, Colorado at 490 Main St., Meeker, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For Your Life 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Your Life 5K
Jul 4, 2026