Red, White and Brew 5k, 10k & Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Windsor, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $18 · goes up to $75 on Dec 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jun 19, 20277:30 AM | $68$75 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 10k Ruck | 10K | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Jan 25, 2027 | – |
| 10k run or walk | 10K | Jun 19, 20278:00 AM | $50$57 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k Ruck | 5K | Jun 19, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Jan 25, 2027 | – |
| 5k run or walk | 5K | Jun 19, 20278:30 AM | $35$42 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Jun 19, 20279:30 AM | $18$25 after Jun 12, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $75 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $68 until Dec 1, then $75 until Feb 28, then $84 until Apr 30, then $94 until Jun 14, then $100 until Jun 19.
- 10k Ruck: $50 until Jan 25, then $55 until Feb 28, then $60 until Apr 30, then $65 until Jun 14, then $70 until Jun 19.
- 10k run or walk: $50 until Dec 1, then $57 until Feb 28, then $62 until Apr 30, then $66 until Jun 14, then $70 until Jun 19.
- 5k Ruck: $35 until Jan 25, then $40 until Feb 28, then $45 until Apr 30, then $50 until Jun 14, then $55 until Jun 19.
Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $68, entry is about 13 percent above 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 runs 2:12:38, about 10:07 a mile, based on 60 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:55 and men in 2:03:31.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:28 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 4,790 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
THE GRAINHOUSE, Windsor, CO 80550
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 (5 years)5k run or walk
Half Marathon
10k run or walk
Aggregated from official results for Red, White and Brew 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Red, White and Brew 5k, 10k & Half Marathon?
At the 2026 5k run or walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:16 or better, the top quarter in 28:47, and half the field in 33:49; the last tenth came in after 50:38.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:06 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:13, and half the field in 2:10:40; the last tenth came in after 2:53:14.
At the 2026 10k run or walk, the fastest tenth finished in 53:10 or better, the top quarter in 59:24, and half the field in 1:06:15; the last tenth came in after 1:35:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:17 | 23:52 |
| 20-29 | 27:24 | 20:26 |
| 30-39 | 26:14 | 19:58 |
| 40-49 | 28:10 | 24:51 |
| 50-59 | 31:23 | 32:04 |
| 60-69 | 42:50 | 47:17 |
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 82 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Red, White and Brew 5k, 10k & Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 183 to 236 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:50 to 33:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 236 (+36%) | 33:49 | under 24:16 | 17:54 |
| 2025 | 173 (-6%) | 34:12 | under 24:11 | 18:20 |
| 2024 | 184 (+3%) | 37:23 | under 25:19 | 17:29 |
| 2023 | 179 (-2%) | 35:53 | under 27:02 | 16:48 |
| 2022 | 183 | 37:50 | under 26:18 | 19:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:47, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Colorado half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:55:13, against 1:56:43 in a typical Colorado half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most Colorado 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 59:24, against 55:16 in a typical Colorado 10K, so times here run 7 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 June 19 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 92°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
- THE GRAINHOUSE, Windsor, CO 80550Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,790 feet
- Included with entry
- Red, White, and Brew Shirt; Youth RWB t-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 19, 2027), 2026 (Jun 20, 2026), 2025 (Jun 21, 2025), 2024 (Jun 22, 2024), 2023 (Jun 24, 2023), 2022 (Jun 25, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Red, White and Brew 5k, 10k & Half Marathon?
- Saturday, June 19, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $18 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $68, entry is about 13 percent above 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?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 236 runners finished the 5k run or walk; the median finish was 33:49 and the winner ran 17:54.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:47, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- THE GRAINHOUSE, Windsor, CO 80550.
From the organizers
Walk, run or ruck, a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon to celebrate the Red, White and Brew in Windsor, CO! Starting and ending at The Grainhouse at Hoedown Hill in Water Valley, this race has fun for the whole family! Music, food, drinks, bouncy houses, face painting and more! Finishers will receive a hat and a chance at top finisher prizes. Kids Fun Run (1 Mile) also gets chip timing, race bibs and this years race shirt!
A portion of registration proceeds will go to Windsor Gives, 501(c)3 non-profit, to support Imagine Zero of Weld County, a 501(c)3 non-profit, a local community led coalition aimed at suicide prevention, education and awareness.