Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Colorado Springs 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $34 on Dec 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $30$34 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $30$34 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $48$54 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $34 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $30 until Dec 2, then $34 until Jan 12, then $38 until Feb 16, then $42 until Mar 6, then $46 until Mar 7.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Mar 7.
- Half Marathon: $48 until Nov 10, then $54 until Jan 12, then $60 until Feb 16, then $66 until Mar 5, then $72 until Mar 7.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Mar 7.
Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $48, entry is about 20 percent below 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 Springs runs 2:13:45, about 10:12 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:29:44 and men in 2:06:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 5,960 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
TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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 (3 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Colorado Springs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Colorado Springs?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:04 or better, the top quarter in 33:40, and half the field in 38:09; the last tenth came in after 54:45.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:01, and half the field in 1:07:42; the last tenth came in after 1:21:50.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:51:21 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:51, and half the field in 2:08:38; the last tenth came in after 2:41:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 34:19 | 28:17 |
| 20-29 | 30:52 | 23:37 |
| 30-39 | 32:31 | 24:58 |
| 40-49 | 33:01 | 28:20 |
| 50-59 | 38:50 | 37:00 |
| 60-69 | 40:48 | n/a |
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 45 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Colorado Springs 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 117 to 203 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:28 to 38:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 203 (-11%) | 38:09 | under 29:04 | 17:09 |
| 2025 | 228 (+95%) | 35:29 | under 24:39 | 17:39 |
| 2024 | 117 | 37:28 | under 26:32 | 18:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:40, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Colorado 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:01:01, against 55:16 in a typical Colorado 10K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Colorado half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:58:51, against 1:56:43 in a typical Colorado half marathon, so times here are about average.
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 March 7 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 76 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
- TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,960 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 7, 2027), 2026 (Mar 1, 2026), 2025 (Mar 2, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Colorado Springs?
- Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $34 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $48, entry is about 20 percent below 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 203 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:09 and the winner ran 17:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:40, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!