Emma Coburn's Elk Run 5k

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event
12:00 PM MDT
Crested Butte, Colorado
$54.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at Emma Coburn's Elk Run 5k, taking place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, in the beautiful town of Crested Butte, Gunnison, Colorado. This annual event, now in its seventh year, features exciting races for all ages including the Team Prep USA High School Girls 5k and Boys High School 5k, followed by the highly anticipated Citizens Race and Elite Race. The day kicks off with an engaging lineup, starting at 8:30 AM, and culminates in a lively post-race celebration with music from The Goonies 80s cover band!

Participants will receive a special race bag that includes the exclusive Elk Run 5k hat, available only through registration, along with other fantastic goodies. Not only will you enjoy a thrilling race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause—proceeds from the event benefit Living Journeys, a local non-profit dedicated to providing resources for residents battling cancer. Whether you're racing in person or joining virtually, don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that promises to be both inspiring and enjoyable!

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  • Emma Coburn's Elk Run 5k

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    $50 Register Now Registration includes a race bag with the OFFICIAL Elk Run 5k hat, along with goodies. You'll also receive a drink voucher for the after race party! Register now to guarantee your race bag. As always, proceeds from the race go to Living Journeys, a non-profit based in Crested Butte CO that provides resources to local residents who are battling cancer. Elk Run 5k has raised $265,000 in the last 7 years for Living Journeys and are excited to continue contributing to such a great cause. WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday 9/29 3:00-6:00 pm Packet Pick Up/Merch Tent/Emma Photos @ Center of the Arts Saturday 9/30 8:30 am Team Prep USA High School Girls 5k 9:15 am - Team Prep USA Boys High School 5k 10:00 am - Citizens Race & Elite Race Presented by Coburn Partners 11:00 am - The Goonies 80s Cover Band & Bluebird Post Race Party Event ends at 3:00pm.

    12:00 PM MDT

    $54.00

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 9/29

3:00-6:00pm Packet Pick Up and Meet & Greet with Emma. Pick up packet, buy merch, meet Emma @ Center of the Arts (on the south stage by the soccer field)

SATURDAY 9/30

8:30am Team Prep USA High School Girls 5k

9:15 am - Team Prep USA Boys High School 5k

10:00 am - Citizens Race & Elite Race Presented by Coburn Partners

11:00 am - The Goonies 80s Cover Band & Bluebird Post Race Party Zone

REGISTER NOW FOR EMMA COBURNS ELK RUN 5K IN CRESTED BUTTE CO!

We are in our 7th year of Emma Coburns Elk Run 5k and you can register TODAY for the in person event. We are so excited to be offering our in person event, once again, in Crested Butte, CO.

The event takes place on SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023.

Registration includes a race bag with the OFFICIAL Elk Run 5k hat (can only get the hat by registering. NOT FOR SALE) along with plenty of other goodies. Register now to guarantee your race bag.

For those attending the event in Crested Butte, you will pick up your race packets on site. Please pick up your packet at the Friday evening packet pick up. If you cannot make it to the Friday evening Packet Pick Up, you will be able to pick up your race bag and bib near the start finish line on race day from 7am-8am. You will NOT be able to register to race on race day and will NOT be able to pick up your race bag after 8am.

As always, proceeds from the race go to Living Journeys, a non-profit based in Crested Butte CO that provides resources to local residents who are battling cancer. Elk Run 5k has raised $265,000 in the last 6 years for Living Journeys and are excited to continue contributing to such a great cause.

VOLUNTEER Want to be involved but don't want to race? We would love for you to be a volunteer! https://signup.com/go/xTnQLmz

ELK RUN MERCH Check out all the merch and more information at Elkrun5k.com http://www.elkrun5k.com

VIRTUAL OPTION If you can't make it to Crested Butte don't worry! You can participate virtually. The past three years we have had thousands of virtual racers! You can register for the virtual option here https://elkrun5k.com/products/2022-elk-run-5k-virtual-race?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web. Any virtual order placed after September 15 may not arrive in time for race day.

DONATE If you would like to donate to Living Journeys, click here! https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CO/CrestedButte/Elkrun5k

Location

3rd and Elk Ave, Crested Butte, 81224, CO, United States

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