Fall Foliage Fun Run 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Denver)
Location: Salida, Colorado
Entry fee: From $25

Registration is open.

We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details

Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google

Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Leaf peepin' 5K	5K	Oct 7, 20269:00 AM	$25	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$25 until Oct 6.

Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Colorado runs 37:11, about 11:58 a mile, based on 257 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:54 and men in 33:00.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Leaf peepin' 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 7,590 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

123 Main Street, Salida, CO 81201

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 7 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 73°F.

Based on 70 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: 123 Main Street, Salida, CO 81201Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 7,590 feet
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 7, 2026)

Organize this race? Add details or a correction

Plan your race

Quick answers

When is Fall Foliage Fun Run?: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Colorado?: At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 123 Main Street, Salida, CO 81201.