Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K

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From Jennifer Stover

  • Date Sat 30th August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Fort Collins, Larimer
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Get ready for the exhilarating Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the beautiful city of Fort Collins, Larimer! Organized by the passionate Jennifer Stover, this high-energy event is designed for everyone—whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend. Experience the stunning scenery of Colorado as you run or walk the scenic 5K route, and stay for the exciting post-race celebration featuring a live DJ, prize drawings, and a delicious free pancake breakfast for all attendees!

This is more than just a race; it’s a chance to connect with your community while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lighthouse, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing safe and supportive housing for individuals overcoming homelessness and addiction. Your participation will help open Lighthouse’s first recovery home for women, filling a vital need in Northern Colorado. So, gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and making a difference!

Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K

Sat 30th August 2025

Two men with race bibs, one jumping joyfully and the other smiling, cross a finish line outdoors on a sunny day. They are wearing matching shirts and running gear, with greenery and houses in the background. Two women wearing matching black athletic tops run and smile near a "Finish" banner while pushing a young girl in a stroller on a sunny outdoor path. The girl looks ahead, holding a bottle. A group of runners, each wearing race bibs, jog along a paved park path surrounded by greenery on a sunny day. The participants look focused and determined. A woman and a young girl smile as they run across a finish line outdoors, wearing race numbers and athletic clothing, with a "FINISH" flag behind them and greenery in the background. A group of runners, including a bearded man with tattoos and sunglasses in front, cross the starting line of a race on a sunny day. A digital clock and a "START" flag are visible in the background. A woman wearing sunglasses, colorful leggings, and a tank top making a peace sign while jogging on a sunny outdoor path. She has a race bib with the number 1 and is smiling enthusiastically.

Organiser's Description

The Recovery Run of the Rockies 5K is a high-energy, feel-good race you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend, this all-ages, all-abilities event delivers the perfect mix of movement, music, and community.

Run or walk a scenic 5K through the heart of Colorado, then stick around for a lively post-race celebration featuring a live DJ, prize drawings, and a free pancake breakfast—open to everyone, not just runners! Bring your family, bring your friends, or just come for the pancakes.

Proceeds benefit Lighthouse, a local nonprofit providing safe, supportive housing for people overcoming homelessness and addiction, and will help open Lighthouse’s first recovery home for women—filling a critical gap in services in Northern Colorado.

Run for fun. Run for connection. Run to make a difference.

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Fossil Creek Park, 5821 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525, United States

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