DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $34 on Jan 19, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $30$34 after Jan 19, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $30$34 after Jan 19, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $42$48 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $34 on Jan 19, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $30 until Jan 19, then $34 until Mar 1, then $38 until Apr 5, then $42 until Apr 23, then $46 until Apr 24.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Apr 24.
- Half Marathon: $42 until Oct 27, then $48 until Dec 28, then $54 until Mar 1, then $60 until Apr 5, then $66 until Apr 22, then $72 until Apr 24.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $42, entry is about 30 percent below a typical half marathon in Colorado, which costs $60 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Colorado Springs runs 2:13:45, about 10:12 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:29:44 and men in 2:06:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:11 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 6,160 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 80907
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 results (4 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:31 or better, the top quarter in 30:57, and half the field in 35:44; the last tenth came in after 52:54.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:17 or better, the top quarter in 59:13, and half the field in 1:07:18; the last tenth came in after 1:33:19.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:57, and half the field in 2:15:04; the last tenth came in after 3:09:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:04 | 25:38 |
| 20-29 | 26:31 | 24:20 |
| 30-39 | 24:43 | 21:02 |
| 40-49 | 25:55 | 21:36 |
| 50-59 | 35:58 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 38:15 | 38:08 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 551 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 60 to 285 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:44 to 35:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 285 (+23%) | 35:44 | under 25:31 | 16:59 |
| 2025 | 231 (+79%) | 39:35 | under 28:30 | 18:49 |
| 2024 | 129 (+115%) | 39:45 | under 29:01 | 21:38 |
| 2023 | 60 | 38:44 | under 26:29 | 19:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:57, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Colorado 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 59:13, against 55:16 in a typical Colorado 10K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Colorado half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:18:55, against 1:56:43 in a typical Colorado half marathon, so times here run 19 percent slower.
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 April 24 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 71°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 80907Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 6,160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (May 11, 2025), 2024 (Sep 1, 2024), 2023 (Sep 3, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Colorado Springs?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $34 on Jan 19, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $42, entry is about 30 percent below a typical half marathon in Colorado, which costs $60 right now.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 285 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:44 and the winner ran 16:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:57, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
From the organizers
Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!