Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K
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Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K
The event is an annual 5K road race held on September 26, 2026, in Fruita, Colorado. The race starts and finishes at the Fruita Community Center, 324 Coulson St, Fruita, CO 81521. Participants are asked to park at Shelledy Elementary School, 353 N Mesa St, Fruita, CO 81521.
The race is organized by Mesa County Search & Rescue, an all‑volunteer nonprofit. The event is held in conjunction with the Fruita Fall Festival and supports the organization's fundraising and outreach work.
Registration opens June 16 and closes September 7. Early registration pricing through September 6 is $20 for ages 13 and under and $25 for ages 14 and over. Registration after September 6 is $30 for ages 13 and under and $35 for ages 14 and over. T‑shirt availability cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after September 6 because shirt orders are placed in advance.
The event is open to all age groups. Age categories are 13 and under; 14 to 19; 20 to 34; 35 to 49; 50 to 64; and 65 plus. Prizes are awarded to first and second place finishers in each age category.
Packet pickup and t‑shirt distribution occur at the Mesa County Search & Rescue tent in downtown Fruita during the festival on the Friday before the race, and at the Fruita Community Center on the morning of race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
