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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Monster Dash | Kids | Oct 24, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
| Creepy Crawl 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 202610:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 24, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the Kids Monster Dash starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 7,000 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.
Santa Fe Trailhead, Palmer Lake, CO 80132
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Colorado Race Timing) for YMCA Creepy Crawl 5K presented by Corwin Honda. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:58 or better, the top quarter in 31:34, and half the field in 39:29; the last tenth came in after 57:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:19 | 21:15 |
| 20-29 | 30:33 | 19:53 |
| 30-39 | 23:44 | 22:06 |
| 40-49 | 23:03 | 22:53 |
| 50-59 | 28:46 | 26:55 |
| 60-69 | 35:08 | 30:22 |
| 70+ | 49:09 | 41:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 13 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 700 to 612 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:18 to 39:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 612 (-20%) | 39:29 | under 25:58 | 16:48 |
| 2024 | 766 (+44%) | 37:19 | under 25:00 | 16:02 |
| 2023 | 531 (-7%) | 38:49 | under 26:31 | 17:35 |
| 2022 | 570 (-19%) | 38:48 | under 25:50 | 16:31 |
| 2021 | 700 | 36:18 | under 25:28 | 16:16 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:34, against 29:37 in a typical Colorado 5K, 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.
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°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.
What the organizers of YMCA Creepy Crawl 5K presented by Corwin Honda cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Shirt and medal
Remember to sign up early to guarantee you creepy shirt for 2026! Day of registration- shirt not guaranteed.
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Our 18th annual "spooky themed" race starts at the Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area. We head down the scenic Santa Fe Trail for 1.1 miles, then turn back and finish with a lap around Palmer Lake. This is sure to be a fun day for everyone! Our Kids Monster Dash Fun Run is free and for kids 12 and under. Its one fun lap around Palmer Lake (0.8 miles). Costumes and "Spirit" wear encouraged! All proceeds from the Creepy Crawl 5k benefit the YMCA and provide support to a family or individual in need.