Lafayette Music Fest -5K - 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $75 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $75 until Oct 2.
- 5K: $50 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 79 percent above a typical 10K in Colorado, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Colorado runs 1:04:25, about 10:22 a mile, based on 78 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:10 and men in 58:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,270 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
400 W South Boulder Rd Suite, Lafayette, CO 80026
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 86°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
- 400 W South Boulder Rd Suite, Lafayette, CO 80026Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,270 feet
- Included with entry
- Beanie
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Lafayette Music Fest -5K - 10K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $75, entry is about 79 percent above a typical 10K in Colorado, which costs $42 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 400 W South Boulder Rd Suite, Lafayette, CO 80026.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Lafayette Music Fest is put on by Rock for the People, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Lafayette, CO with the mission of building an inclusive live music community by offering free and low-cost rehearsals and recording to musicians from historically underrepresented groups. Because there’s nothing more fun than playing in a band, and your life will be better for it! This year we are adding some endurance to the FEST! Come out and run or walk your way into some amazing tunes. After the complete your run grab some donuts listen to some talented musicians.