Spirit of the Valley 5k
Tuesday, September 7 – Saturday, September 11, 2027
9:00 AM MDT
Grand Junction, Colorado
$11.60–$38.10 · 5 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual Spirit of the Valley Run, Walk 'N Roll, taking place from September 7 to September 11, 2027, in the beautiful Grand Junction, Mesa! This vibrant event features timed races including a 5K and a 1K, welcoming runners, walkers, and rollers of all ages and abilities. Join us on September 11 at 9:00 AM at St. Matthews Episcopal Church for a morning filled with friendly competition, delicious food, and live rock n roll music.
Not only will you enjoy a day of fun, but you'll also be supporting two important local organizations: the VA Recreational Therapy Program, which helps disabled veterans engage in community recreational activities, and Hilltop's Latimer House, providing vital services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. After the race, participants and volunteers can indulge in a tasty sack brunch, with additional meals available for just $7. Plus, there's vetted childcare available on a donation basis! Whether you’re running, walking, or showing your support through sponsorship, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Register early to secure your t-shirt and be part of this uplifting community experience!
Not only will you enjoy a day of fun, but you'll also be supporting two important local organizations: the VA Recreational Therapy Program, which helps disabled veterans engage in community recreational activities, and Hilltop's Latimer House, providing vital services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. After the race, participants and volunteers can indulge in a tasty sack brunch, with additional meals available for just $7. Plus, there's vetted childcare available on a donation basis! Whether you’re running, walking, or showing your support through sponsorship, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Register early to secure your t-shirt and be part of this uplifting community experience!
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Organiser's description
Helping to Heal! The 14th Annual Spirit of the Valley Run, Walk 'N Roll 1K and 5K timed races are set for Saturday September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Runners, walkers and rollers are all welcome for a great morning of competition, fun, food, and rock n roll. The race will benefit two local organizations - the VA Recreational Therapy Program on the Western Slope and Hilltop's Latimer House.
The race starts and ends at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, at the corner of 27 1/2 Rd. and Cortland Ave., followed by live rock n roll music.
A sack brunch will be served to all participants and volunteers. Additional meal tickets are $7 and are available at the door.
Vetted and trained childcare is available at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church on a donation basis.
If you want to participate but don't want to walk, run, or roll we welcome your sponsorship!
Register early to guarantee you get a t-shirt. Entry fees are non-refundable.
VA RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
The VA Recreational Therapy Program is not tax funded and relies solely on donations. The therapy program introduces local disabled vets to community recreational programs- fishing, kayaking, biking, etc. This money used goes directly back into our community- whether its a swimming lesson at OM pool, bike equipment from a local bike shop, or fishing at one of our lakes.
LATIMER HOUSE
Hilltop's Latimer House helps those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault move from crisis to confidence. Latimer House provides intimate partner violence and sexual assault services for anyone in Western Colorado including Mesa, Montrose, Delta and Ouray Counties. They offer emergency safe houses, advocacy, and 24 hour crisis lines.
The race starts and ends at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, at the corner of 27 1/2 Rd. and Cortland Ave., followed by live rock n roll music.
A sack brunch will be served to all participants and volunteers. Additional meal tickets are $7 and are available at the door.
Vetted and trained childcare is available at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church on a donation basis.
If you want to participate but don't want to walk, run, or roll we welcome your sponsorship!
Register early to guarantee you get a t-shirt. Entry fees are non-refundable.
VA RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
The VA Recreational Therapy Program is not tax funded and relies solely on donations. The therapy program introduces local disabled vets to community recreational programs- fishing, kayaking, biking, etc. This money used goes directly back into our community- whether its a swimming lesson at OM pool, bike equipment from a local bike shop, or fishing at one of our lakes.
LATIMER HOUSE
Hilltop's Latimer House helps those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault move from crisis to confidence. Latimer House provides intimate partner violence and sexual assault services for anyone in Western Colorado including Mesa, Montrose, Delta and Ouray Counties. They offer emergency safe houses, advocacy, and 24 hour crisis lines.
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3888 27 1/2 RD, Grand Junction, 81506, CO, United States
Spirit of the Valley 5k
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