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Yeti Chase 5k/10k 2027

Date
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Start time
10:00 AM start (Denver)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10k Run10KJan 24, 202710:00 AM$45$50 after Nov 1, 2026–
5k-10k-Half Winter Series10KJan 24, 202710:00 AM$140$155 after Nov 1, 2026–
5k-5k-5k Winter Series5KJan 24, 202710:00 AM$100$105 after Nov 1, 2026–
5k Run5KJan 24, 202710:00 AM$40$45 after Nov 1, 2026–
Youth 5k Entry5KJan 24, 202710:00 AM$25–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10k Run: $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Jan 1, then $55 until Jan 24, then $60 until Jan 24.
  • 5k-10k-Half Winter Series: $140 until Nov 1, then $155 until Dec 12, then $165 until Dec 12.
  • 5k-5k-5k Winter Series: $100 until Nov 1, then $105 until Dec 12, then $115 until Dec 12.
  • 5k Run: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Jan 1, then $50 until Jan 24, then $55 until Jan 24.

Online registration closes Jan 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Colorado ($42).

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 7:15 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 6,450 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

Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO 80228

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 January 24 the day usually runs from 16°F at dawn to 37°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 3°F and hot years reach 49°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
Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO 80228Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 6,450 feet
Included with entry
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Distances
5K, 10K
Editions
2027 (Jan 24, 2027), 2026 (Jan 25, 2026), 2025 (Jan 26, 2025), 2024 (Jan 28, 2024), 2023 (Jan 29, 2023), 2022 (Jan 23, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Yeti Chase 5k/10k?
Sunday, January 24, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jan 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Colorado ($42).
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, 10K.
Where does it start?
Bear Creek Lake Park, Morrison, CO 80228.

From the organizers

Colorado's FUNNEST Winter Run!!!

The Yeti Chase 5K & 10K take place at beautiful Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. This is the 16th year for the Yeti Chase, and it has sold out well before race day in all previous years.

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