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The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 10:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Palmer Lake, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .5k Child (Under 12) | 5K | Oct 18, 202610:30 AM | $20 | – |
| .5k Dog Participant | 5K | Oct 18, 202610:30 AM | $15 | – |
| .5 (yes point 5) K | – | Oct 18, 202610:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The .5 (yes point 5) K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- .5k Child (Under 12): $20 until Oct 19.
- .5k Dog Participant: $15 until Oct 19.
- .5 (yes point 5) K: $35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Oct 18, then $45 until Oct 19.
Online registration closes Oct 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 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 7:10 AM, and the .5k Child (Under 12) starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 7,160 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
104 CO-105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
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 18 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 64°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 The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 104 CO-105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 7,160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Ultra Cool Dog Bandana; T-Shirt plus a one of a kind .5 K emblem
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025), 2024 (Sep 29, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (Oct 10, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5)?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 104 CO-105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133.
From the organizers
Colorado’s Shortest (and Most Legendary) Run is Back!
Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 18th, 2026, for the 12th Annual PALMER LAKE .5K — yes, that’s Point Five K — brought to you by Awake the Lake.
This is the “run” for absolutely everyone. Just 0.5K (a whopping 546 yards) of scenic glory around beautiful Palmer Lake in peak fall color. What’s in it for you? Oh, just a donut at the halfway mark, a cold beer or root beer at the finish line, and bragging rights for life.
🎉 Race starts at 10:30 AM
🎉 Afterparty continues until we run out of beer, root beer, and donuts
Your Registration Includes:
Entry into the most epic 0.5K ever attempted