Funner to be a Runner

  • Date Sun 26th April 2026
  • Time 10:45AM MDT
  • Location Pueblo, Colorado
  • Price Free
  • Races 3 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the "Funner to be a Runner" event on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in beautiful Pueblo! This vibrant community gathering is part of the annual SPRING RUN OFF and is a fantastic opportunity for children in 8th grade and younger to participate in a free race. With previous years attracting over 450 enthusiastic young runners, this is an event you won't want to miss.

The race kicks off with a 50-yard dash for Kindergarten kids at 10:45 a.m., followed by thrilling 1.2-mile runs for grades 4-8 at 10:50 a.m. and grades 3 and younger at 10:55 a.m. Parents are encouraged to join in the excitement, as they can run alongside younger participants in the second wave. Make sure to register early to secure your spot and streamline the race day experience. Assemble on the football field by 10:30 a.m. to join in the fun, and celebrate the top three schools with the most participants at 11:15 a.m. Bring your energy and enthusiasm for a memorable day filled with camaraderie and healthy competition!

Organiser's Description

Free race for children 8th grade and younger as part of the annual SPRING RUN OFF [https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/SpringRunoff]. In past years we've had over 450 kids in these races so please get pre-registered early so all you have to do is pick up a bib race morning. We do have same day registration from 8:30 to 10:30 am. So sign up and pick up a bib no later than 10:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLE ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD AREAS LISTED BY 10:30 A.M.

10:45 a.m.: 50-yard dash for kids Kindergarten and younger (starts on 50 yard line and goes to west end zone)
10:50 a.m.: 1.2-mile run for kids in grades 4-8 (gather at BLUE balloons in end zone)
10:55 a.m.: 1.2-mile run for kids in grades 3 and younger (gather at RED balloons in the end zone)

11:15 am: Kids gather on the field by school for recognizing the top 3 schools with the most kids!

The 1.2 mile run leaves the stadium, down the dirt road to the river trail, goes left (upriver) along the dirt trail, turns around by Wild Horse Creek bridge and returns on the concrete trail to the dirt road, onto and around the stadium track to finish at the regular finish line in front of the stands. Parents can get a good view of the kids outside the stadium on the hill overlooking the trail below.

* A parent or teacher can run with a group of young kids in the 2nd wave but need to sign up (doesn't count towards school competition). Please let all the fast and furious kiddos go ahead, stay to the back of the group start until the group spreads out.

Races

  • 50-Yard Dash

    Sun 26th April 2026 (10:45AM MDT)

    Free

  • 1.2-Mile Run (Grades 4-8)

    Sun 26th April 2026 (10:50AM MDT)

    Free

  • 1.2-Mile Run (Grades 3 & Under)

    Sun 26th April 2026 (11:00AM MDT)

    Free

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Location

1001 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, 81004, CO, United States

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