Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $40 on Oct 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $37$40 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Kids 15 yrs and under 5k | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $25$27 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5K: $37 until Oct 2, then $40 until Nov 8.
- Kids 15 yrs and under 5k: $25 until Oct 2, then $27 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Colorado ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Colorado Springs runs 37:17, about 12:00 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:49 and men in 34:13.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 6,240 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
TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 26:35 or better, the top quarter in 29:02, and half the field in 34:21; the last tenth came in after 55:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 26:34 |
| 20-29 | 38:47 | 28:19 |
| 30-39 | 30:00 | 25:55 |
| 40-49 | 41:43 | 34:38 |
| 50-59 | 38:42 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 42:54 |
| 70+ | n/a | 55:29 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:02, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 72°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
- TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80904Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 6,240 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5k?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Colorado ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 86 runners finished the Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5K; the median finish was 34:21 and the winner ran 20:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:02, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
From the organizers
The Colorado Springs Veterans Day 5K is more than a run—it’s a moving tribute to those who’ve served our country with honor. This event provides an opportunity for our community to come together alongside our veterans and celebrate the courage, commitment, and sacrifices of our military veterans, past and present.
Why We Run:
To honor those who defended our freedoms •
To remember the fallen and lift up those who still serve •
To show gratitude through action—not just words •
To build community with purpose By lacing up and showing up, every participant helps carry forward a living legacy of service and sacrifice.
Early Packet Pick Up:
Saturday, November 08, 2025 4:00pm -6:00pm
Colorado Running Company