Into the Hills Eltuck 5k
- Date Tue 18th August 2026
- Time 6:00PM MDT
- Location Bellvue, Colorado
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating trail running experience at the Into the Hills Eltuck 5k event on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Bellvue, Larimer. This race is part of an exciting midweek series designed for both novice and seasoned trail runners. Participants will tackle a thrilling course featuring a steep climb followed by a swift descent on the Homestead, Well Gulch, and Kimmons loop. The 5k race starts at 6:00 PM and promises to be a fun and low-key atmosphere, perfect for those looking to explore the world of trail racing.
As part of this vibrant series, runners can look forward to unique awards for top finishers, vintage Gnar race shirts, and delightful post-race pizza provided by the Fort Collins Running Club, along with refreshing beverages from New Belgium Brewing. With a variety of distances offered throughout the series, including a challenging 10k and a scenic 12k, there's something for everyone. Join us for a fantastic evening of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit on the trails!
As part of this vibrant series, runners can look forward to unique awards for top finishers, vintage Gnar race shirts, and delightful post-race pizza provided by the Fort Collins Running Club, along with refreshing beverages from New Belgium Brewing. With a variety of distances offered throughout the series, including a challenging 10k and a scenic 12k, there's something for everyone. Join us for a fantastic evening of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit on the 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 18th August 2026 (6:00PM MDT)
$27.50
OPENS 15 DECA hilly trail 5k on the trails of Lory State Park. Followed by beer and pizza. Registrations capped at 100.
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Lory State Park - Eltuck Picnic Area, Bellvue, 80512, CO, United States
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