Valley 5000

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM MDT

Loveland, Colorado

$48.70–$85.80 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 42nd Valley 5000 taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the beautiful Loveland, Larimer. This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM with a vibrant 5K run/walk starting from Mehaffey Park, where over 150 runners and countless spectators are expected to gather for a day of community spirit and camaraderie. This year promises fantastic updates, including a faster and smoother start on solid concrete, ensuring you have the best launch into the race you know and love!

In addition to the 5K, the Valley 5000 is thrilled to introduce the new Tour of Loveland Bike Ride, which begins at 9:00 AM. Cyclists will enjoy a scenic route around Loveland, complete with three aid stations for support. Each rider will receive a stylish shirt and a bike bottle to enhance their experience. Don't forget to join us for pre-race packet pickup on Friday, August 1st, or 45 minutes before the race at Mehaffey Park. Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of this unforgettable community event!

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Races

Valley 5000 Run/Walk

Incl. $3.70 Fee & Options

8:00 AM MDT

$48.70

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Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Virtual

Incl. $3.70 Fee & Options

8:00 AM MDT

$48.70

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Tour of Loveland - 20 mile bike ride

Incl. $4.30 Fee & Options

9:00 AM MDT

$59.30

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Valley 5000 Run/Walk AND Tour of Loveland Bike Ride

Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt and suprise!

8:00 AM MDT

$85.80

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Organiser's description

With over 150 runners expected and even more spectators, this will be an amazing year for the 42nd Valley 5000, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing. This run/walk will begin in Mehaffey Park on August 2, 2025 at 8:00am. We are going to have a new Non-Profit Partner for the Valley 5000. Stayed tuned for more info. It is another local non-profit we are excited to partner with. The 5K starts at 8am and the Tour of Loveland starts at 9am. You can sign up to run and bike as well!

Exciting update for the Valley 5000 runners! Were kicking off things with a faster, smoother start - no more grass! The race now begins on solid concrete, giving you the perfect launch into the same great course you know and love!

The new Tour of Loveland Bike Ride, now part of the Valley 5000, will take riders on a scenic ride around Loveland. Riders will be supported with 3 aid stations along the route. Riders will get a shirt and a bike bottle to kick off their ride!

Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be at TBD, Friday, August 1st, 5:30-6:30pm. Please DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. We will be setting up and getting ready to start at 5:30pm. You can also pick up your packets 45 min prior to your race start time at MeHaffey Park on Aug 2nd.

Saturday, August 2nd

8am 5K start

9am bike ride start

Mehaffey Park
Loveland CO