This 5K and 10K raises funds for the Elbert Booster Club (i.e., money for the high school) in Elbert, Colorado. Elbert is about 30 miles east and north of Colorado Springs.
The course is on gravel roads. Road 86-96 is used and some roads in Academy East subdivision with rolling hills. Vehicles, dogs, etc. may be on the course. Altitude is approximately 7000 feet and temperatures may range from 70 to -25 degrees.
Overall awards are given to the top 3 (male and female) for both 5K and 10K. Age-group awards (top 3) are given out in age groups 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Start time is 9:00 am. 100-150 runners are typical.
There are typically lots of door prize drawings. A pancake breakfast is also traditionally held after the race in the city of Elbert itself. This is served by the Elbert High School Cheerleaders.
Directions: From Colorado Springs, head east on Hwy 24 towards Falcon. Proceed through Falcon and after a few miles turn left (north) on Elbert Rd 25-41. If you get to Peyton, you’ve missed the turn. Stay on this road for a good 15 miles or so. Enter the town of Elbert. The staging area is at the track and ballfield complex near the center of town.
Distance: 5K/10K
Location: Elbert, Colorado, Elbert, CO
Contact: Larry Miller, fallseries@aol.com
Organization: Elbert High School Boosters
Organization's Website: http://www.pprrun.org/
Memorial Park/Prospect Lake is south of
All proceeds benefit
The 5K/3K Run for Hope is a fun run/walk that takes place at
Memorial Park/Prospect Lake.
The race starts and finishes next to the Velodrome and takes runners on the
bicycle criterion course and also does two laps around
The course is flat and the elevation is around 6100 feet
(estimate). There are typically around 200 runners.
While the run is a benefit, all registered participants receive an event t-shirt, and are eligible for various prizes and giveaways. There also will be awards for the top male and female finisher.
Distance: 5K/3K
Location: Prospect Lake, Colorado Springs, CO
Contact: Patricia Lockhart (719) 598-2953 patlockhart@worldnet.att.net
Organization: Pikes Peak Road Runners
Organization's Website: http://www.pprrun.org/
Runners take over the downtown area for this festive event. Both a 5K and a 10K are offered on the downtown streets and adjacent neighborhoods through the older and prestigious neighborhood where the city founders first resided. A 1 mile children’s run is also offered.
The courses are flat with the exception of "the hill" on the 10K course. This hill comes near the end of the race, and although not very long (1 block or so), it comes when fatigue is starting to set in.
Start time is 7:00 am sharp, with the 1 miler for kids at 8:30 am.
Awards are 1 deep overall and 3 deep in the following age-groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
Race director is Maile Gray. Runners Roost is the center of the registration activities and you can call them for more information at (719) 632-2633.
Distance: 5K/10K
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Contact: Maile Gray - graywren@adelphia.net
Organization: Concept Restaurants
Organization's Website: http://www.pprrun.org/
Note: The following information is based on the 2000 entry form, and is subject to change for the 2001 event.
Runners take over the downtown area for this festive event. Both a 5K and a 10K are offered on the downtown streets and adjacent neighborhoods through the older and prestigious neighborhood where the city founders first resided. A 1 mile children’s run is also offered.
The courses are flat with the exception of "the hill" on the 10K course. This hill comes near the end of the race, and although not very long (1 block or so), it comes when fatigue is starting to set in.
Start time is 7:00 am sharp, with the 1 miler for kids at 8:30 am.
Awards are 1 deep overall and 3 deep in the following age-groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
Entry fees for the 2001 race are TBD.
Race director is Maile Gray. Runners Roost is the center of the registration activities and you can call them for more information at (719) 632-2633.
Distance: 1M
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Contact: Maile Gray - graywren@adelphia.net
Organization: Concept Restaurants
Organization's Website: http://www.pprrun.org/
Course: 5 and 10 Kilometers. Runners and fun walkers who like a challenge will enjoy this unique course at an altitude of 8,500 feet through Woodland Park. Run on paved road through the rolling wooded countryside along Rampart Range, Kelley Road and Centennial Trail.
Awards: Shirt to all participants. Awards to 1st overall male and female (5K and 10K) and the top three male and female (5K and 10K) in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Team Entries: The Mayor challenges teams of four, racing in the 5K. Each team must include at least one female. Placement will be determined as cross country team.
5K Fun Walk Division (untimed): Fun walker division at the 5K distance is a popular event for both the serious and casual walkers.
For more information contact the Woodland Park Parks and Recreation Department at (719) 687-9246 or ckeating@city-woodlandpark.org.
Directions: From Colorado Springs, take Highway 24 west 20 miles to Woodland Park. In Woodland Park, turn right at the third traffic light (Fairview Avenue). Park at any of the following locations. Ute Pass Cultural Center (Fairview & Henrietta), Austins Restaurant (Laurel & Midland), Bergstrom Park (Hwy 24), City Hall (Pine & South Avenue), Memorial Park (Park & Lake), Kavanagh (Hwy 24 & West St).
Distance: 5K/10K
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado, Woodland Park, CO
Contact: Cindy Keating
Organization: Woodland Park Park & Rec
Organization's Website: http://www.pprrun.org/