The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5)
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 10:30AM MDT
- Location Palmer Lake, Colorado
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the most fun and quirky race of the year at the 11th Annual Palmer Lake .5K, taking place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Palmer Lake, El Paso, Colorado. This legendary event celebrates the joy of running (or walking, or skipping) with a unique twist: just 546 yards of scenic beauty, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Participants can indulge in a delicious donut at the halfway point, followed by a refreshing cold beer or root beer at the finish line, making this race a delightful experience for everyone involved. You'll also earn bragging rights and a one-of-a-kind race T-shirt, along with a coveted Euro-style bumper sticker. Plus, there are fabulous prizes for the best outfits, costumes, and attitudes, so be sure to dress to impress! With early bird registration prices starting at just $20 for dogs and $25 for kids, this event is not only fun but also supports a great cause—100% of proceeds go towards enhancing the parks, trails, and lake in the community. Join in the excitement on September 28 and create unforgettable memories at the Palmer Lake .5K!
Participants can indulge in a delicious donut at the halfway point, followed by a refreshing cold beer or root beer at the finish line, making this race a delightful experience for everyone involved. You'll also earn bragging rights and a one-of-a-kind race T-shirt, along with a coveted Euro-style bumper sticker. Plus, there are fabulous prizes for the best outfits, costumes, and attitudes, so be sure to dress to impress! With early bird registration prices starting at just $20 for dogs and $25 for kids, this event is not only fun but also supports a great cause—100% of proceeds go towards enhancing the parks, trails, and lake in the community. Join in the excitement on September 28 and create unforgettable memories at the Palmer Lake .5K!
Organiser's Description
COLORADOS SHORTEST (AND MOST LEGENDARY) RUN IS BACK!
Mark your calendars: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025, for the 11th Annual PALMER LAKE .5K yes, thats _Point Five K_ brought to you by Awake the Lake.
This is the run for absolutely everyone. Just 0.5K (a whopping 546 yards) of scenic glory around beautiful Palmer Lake in peak fall color. Whats in it for you? Oh, just a donut at the halfway mark, a cold beer or root beer at the finish line, and bragging rights for life.
Race starts at 10:30 AM
Afterparty continues until we run out of beer, root beer, and donuts
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Entry into the most epic 0.5K ever attempted
A one-of-a-kind Palmer Lake .5K race T-shirt
The coveted .5K Euro-style bumper sticker (you know you want it)
One delicious donut (yes, were serious)
One beer or root beer
One dog treat depending on your age and species
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
When: Sunday, September 28
Where: Palmer Lake, Colorado
Registration Deadline for T-Shirts: Register by September 18 at 4 PM to lock in your size!
Early Bird Pricing:
$40 Adults
$25 Kids 12 & under
$20 Dogs
Day-of registration is available, but prices go up!
WIN FABULOUS (AND PROBABLY WEIRD) PRIZES FOR:
Best outfit
Best costume
Best attitude
So dress up, show up, and be awesome.
FAQ:
Can kids run? Absolutely as long as theyre good kids! $25 gets them in, with root beer instead of the real stuff.
Can dogs come? Yep! Only good pups on leashes. $20 includes a custom bandanna and a gourmet dog treat (no beer for them, sorry).
Where does the money go? 100% of proceeds go to Awake Palmer Lake, helping improve our parks, trails, and the lake itself.
Come run (or walk, or skip, or crawl) your way through the most fun half-kilometer of the year.
Because every great town deserves a ridiculous race.
Mark your calendars: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025, for the 11th Annual PALMER LAKE .5K yes, thats _Point Five K_ brought to you by Awake the Lake.
This is the run for absolutely everyone. Just 0.5K (a whopping 546 yards) of scenic glory around beautiful Palmer Lake in peak fall color. Whats in it for you? Oh, just a donut at the halfway mark, a cold beer or root beer at the finish line, and bragging rights for life.
Race starts at 10:30 AM
Afterparty continues until we run out of beer, root beer, and donuts
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Entry into the most epic 0.5K ever attempted
A one-of-a-kind Palmer Lake .5K race T-shirt
The coveted .5K Euro-style bumper sticker (you know you want it)
One delicious donut (yes, were serious)
One beer or root beer
One dog treat depending on your age and species
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
When: Sunday, September 28
Where: Palmer Lake, Colorado
Registration Deadline for T-Shirts: Register by September 18 at 4 PM to lock in your size!
Early Bird Pricing:
$40 Adults
$25 Kids 12 & under
$20 Dogs
Day-of registration is available, but prices go up!
WIN FABULOUS (AND PROBABLY WEIRD) PRIZES FOR:
Best outfit
Best costume
Best attitude
So dress up, show up, and be awesome.
FAQ:
Can kids run? Absolutely as long as theyre good kids! $25 gets them in, with root beer instead of the real stuff.
Can dogs come? Yep! Only good pups on leashes. $20 includes a custom bandanna and a gourmet dog treat (no beer for them, sorry).
Where does the money go? 100% of proceeds go to Awake Palmer Lake, helping improve our parks, trails, and the lake itself.
Come run (or walk, or skip, or crawl) your way through the most fun half-kilometer of the year.
Because every great town deserves a ridiculous race.
Races
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.5 (Yes Point 5) K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt Plus a One of a Kind .5 K Emblem
Sun 28th September 2025 (10:30AM MDT)
$27.50
.5k (Yes POINT 5) K -
.5k Dog Participant
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Ultra Cool Dog Bandana
Sun 28th September 2025 (10:30AM MDT)
$16.90
Because dogs like to run too. -
.5k Child (Under 12)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (10:30AM MDT)
$22.20
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