2027 C.O.P.S. WINTER RACE SERIES 2027
- Date
- 5 race dates, February 17 to March 24, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Denver)
- Location
- Golden, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Feb 17, 2027 | ||||
| C.O.P.S. 5K | 5K | Feb 17, 20276:00 PM | $30 | – |
| C.O.P.S. RACE SERIES BUNDLE | – | Feb 17, 20276:00 PM | $100 | – |
| Wednesday, Feb 24, 2027 | ||||
| C.O.P.S. 10K | 10K | Feb 24, 20276:00 PM | $30 | – |
| Wednesday, Mar 3, 2027 | ||||
| C.O.P.S. 60 Minutes | – | Mar 3, 20276:00 PM | $30 | – |
| Wednesday, Mar 17, 2027 | ||||
| C.O.P.S. 10K Redux | 10K | Mar 17, 20276:00 PM | $30 | – |
| Wednesday, Mar 24, 2027 | ||||
| C.O.P.S. 5K Redux | 5K | Mar 24, 20276:00 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- C.O.P.S. 5K: $30 until Feb 17.
- C.O.P.S. RACE SERIES BUNDLE: $100 until Mar 18.
- C.O.P.S. 10K: $30 until Feb 24.
- C.O.P.S. 60 Minutes: $30 until Mar 3.
Online registration closes Mar 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 10K in Colorado, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Golden runs 1:06:59, about 10:47 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:05 and men in 59:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the C.O.P.S. 5K starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 7,140 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2054 Quaker Street, Golden, CO 80401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsC.O.P.S. 5K
C.O.P.S. 10K
C.O.P.S. 15K
Aggregated from official results for 2027 C.O.P.S. WINTER RACE SERIES. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2027 C.O.P.S. WINTER RACE SERIES?
At the 2026 C.O.P.S. 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 17:54 or better, the top quarter in 19:31, and half the field in 20:56; the last tenth came in after 26:15.
At the 2026 C.O.P.S. 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 37:23 or better, the top quarter in 40:11, and half the field in 42:53; the last tenth came in after 50:46.
At the 2026 C.O.P.S. 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:00:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:19, and half the field in 1:08:07; the last tenth came in after 1:20:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 17:49 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 18:43 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 19:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 17 the day usually runs from 17°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 1°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2054 Quaker Street, Golden, CO 80401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 7,140 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 18, 2027), 2026 (Jan 8, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 C.O.P.S. WINTER RACE SERIES?
- It runs on 5 dates from February 17 to March 24, 2027. The next is Wednesday, February 17, 2027, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $30, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 10K in Colorado, which costs $42 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 46 runners finished the C.O.P.S. 5K; the median finish was 20:56 and the winner ran 17:03.
- Where does it start?
- 2054 Quaker Street, Golden, CO 80401.
From the organizers
The Colorado Outdoor Pace Series ("C.O.P.S.") is a unique set of races presented by Golden Mountain Runners and Golden Endurance. The cost for a single race is $30.00. The cost for the whole series (5 races) is $100.00. T
Race Dates
February 17, 2027 - 5K
February 24, 2027 - 10K
March 3, 2027 - 60 Minute Timed Race
March 17, 2027 - 10K Redux
March 24, 2027 - 5K Redux
April 1, 2026 (Backup Snow Date)
April 8, 2026 (Backup Snow Date)