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Running Scared 5K/13K - Colorado Springs 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $57.50 on Oct 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadly Double | Other | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $55$57.50 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Scaredy Cat 5K | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Scaredy Cat 5K-No Swag | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $30$32.50 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Heart Pounding 13K | Other | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $40$42.50 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Heart Pounding 13K-No Swag | Other | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $35$37.50 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Deadly DoubleVirtual | Other | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $36 | – |
| Virtual Heart Pounding 13KVirtual | Other | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $36 | – |
| Virtual Scaredy Cat 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $36 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $57.50 on Oct 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Deadly Double: $55 until Oct 12, then $57.50 until Oct 18, then $60 until Oct 19.
- Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K-No Swag: $35 until Oct 12, then $37.50 until Oct 18, then $40 until Oct 19.
- Scaredy Cat 5K-No Swag: $30 until Oct 12, then $32.50 until Oct 18, then $35 until Oct 18.
- Heart Pounding 13K: $40 until Oct 12, then $42.50 until Oct 18, then $45 until Oct 19.
Online registration closes Oct 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, 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 7:10 AM, and the Deadly Double starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 6,590 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
7115 montarbor Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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 18 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 73°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Running Scared 5K/13K - Colorado Springs cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
Course
Course and Timing
Great courses inside the park using the Bonanza Trail.so it's family & spectator friendly! The 5K course is super flat, so it's a great opportunity to get a PR. 13K Course. 5K Course.
Shirt and medal
Awards & Goodies
We'll have awards as follows: Finisher Medals. Top 3 Overall M/F. Top 3 Overall Masters M/F. Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F. Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F. Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+…
Shirt and medal
Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website. Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January…
Rules and FAQ
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike. conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
Race details
- Where
- 7115 montarbor Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 6,590 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Running Scared 5K/13K - Colorado Springs?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $57.50 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $35, 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, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 7115 montarbor Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Get ready for a spine-tingling race experience at the Running Scared 5K & 13K—where thrills, chills, and fast times collide!
Whether you’re brave enough to tackle the 5K or daring enough to conquer the 13K, this Halloween-themed event delivers a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for runners of all levels. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or frighten) as you take on a course filled with seasonal spirit.
We will gather at Cottonwood Creek Park in Colorado Springs.
All athletes will receive a long-sleeve race shirt—perfect for those crisp fall mornings—and a custom finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment.