Into the Hills Eltuck 5k
- Date Tue 19th August 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Bellvue, Colorado
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating midweek adventure at the Into the Hills Eltuck 5k, taking place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of Bellvue, Larimer. This exciting trail race is part of a fantastic series designed for runners of all levels, offering a perfect mix of challenge and fun. The 5k course features a steep, quick climb followed by a thrilling descent on the scenic Homestead, Well Gulch, Kimmons loop. Beginning at 6:00 PM, this race is an excellent opportunity for both novice and experienced trail runners to enjoy the great outdoors while competing for unique awards and series points based on chip times.
Join us for the entire series on August 5, 12, 19, and 26, with distances ranging from 5k to 12k, ensuring there's something for everyone. After each race, indulge in delicious pizza and refreshing beverages, courtesy of local partners like the Fort Collins Running Club and New Belgium Brewing. Don't miss out on the chance to snag a vintage Gnar race shirt and connect with fellow running enthusiasts while enjoying the beauty of the Larimer trails!
Join us for the entire series on August 5, 12, 19, and 26, with distances ranging from 5k to 12k, ensuring there's something for everyone. After each race, indulge in delicious pizza and refreshing beverages, courtesy of local partners like the Fort Collins Running Club and New Belgium Brewing. Don't miss out on the chance to snag a vintage Gnar race shirt and connect with fellow running enthusiasts while enjoying the beauty of the Larimer trails!
Organiser's Description
Join us August 5, 12, 19 & 26 for a fun series of shorter midweek trail races. This third race of the series will offer a steep, quick climb followed by a steep, quick descent on the Homestead, Well Gulch, Kimmons loop.
Our goal is to offer a fun, low-key series of races designed to give newer trail runners an opportunity to dip their toes into the trail racing waters, and to offer more experienced trail racers a chance to sharpen their speed on shorter, quicker courses. All races will start at 6:00p, ranging in distance from 5k to 12k. Results will be tabulated according to chip times, with series points awarded for each race. Top series finishers will earn unique awards.
We'll have a wide selection of vintage Gnar race shirts as giveaways, and all registrants are welcome to their pick to call their own.
After each race, we will be providing pizza with support from the Fort Collins Running Club [https://fortcollinsrunningclub.org/] and beverages with support from New Belgium Brewing [https://www.newbelgium.com/].
Race dates and distance are as follows:
August 5: Flat and Fast Eltuck Valley 5k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19170260] (250 elevation gain)
August 12: Into the Hills Eltuck 10k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19338703] (1,700 elevation gain)
August 19: Into the Hills Eltuck 5k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19172369](700 elevation gain)
August 26: Flat and Fast Eltuck Valley 12k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19488849](500 elevation gain)
Our goal is to offer a fun, low-key series of races designed to give newer trail runners an opportunity to dip their toes into the trail racing waters, and to offer more experienced trail racers a chance to sharpen their speed on shorter, quicker courses. All races will start at 6:00p, ranging in distance from 5k to 12k. Results will be tabulated according to chip times, with series points awarded for each race. Top series finishers will earn unique awards.
We'll have a wide selection of vintage Gnar race shirts as giveaways, and all registrants are welcome to their pick to call their own.
After each race, we will be providing pizza with support from the Fort Collins Running Club [https://fortcollinsrunningclub.org/] and beverages with support from New Belgium Brewing [https://www.newbelgium.com/].
Race dates and distance are as follows:
August 5: Flat and Fast Eltuck Valley 5k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19170260] (250 elevation gain)
August 12: Into the Hills Eltuck 10k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19338703] (1,700 elevation gain)
August 19: Into the Hills Eltuck 5k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19172369](700 elevation gain)
August 26: Flat and Fast Eltuck Valley 12k [https://www.strava.com/routes/19488849](500 elevation gain)
Races
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Into the Hills Eltuck 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Tue 19th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
A hilly trail 5k on the trails of Lory State Park. Followed by beer and pizza. Registrations capped at 100.
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