Palmer Lake 4M
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Event overview
The Palmer Lake July 4th Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Palmer Lake, Colorado. This is the 43rd annual edition and serves as a fundraiser for Palmer Lake Elementary. The event offers both in-person and virtual options with separate categories for adults, middle school and high school students, and elementary students and younger.
Course and logistics
The course is 4 miles. It starts at the south side of Palmer Lake, goes around the lake once, then continues along the Santa Fe Trail to a finish at 3rd Street in downtown Monument. Packet pickup is available before race day at Routes Outfitter in Downtown Monument and at The Colorado Running Company in Colorado Springs; packets are also available on race day at the pavilion on the east side of the lake. Packets may be mailed for a fee. Parking is provided on the west side of the lake in designated lots north of the Pickleball courts; participants are asked to use the bridge to access the course. A free shuttle returns racers from Monument to the Palmer Lake parking lots; no strollers are allowed on shuttles. Pets are not permitted on the race course. Awards are given for Overall and Masters (40+) male and female first through third places, plus first place age group winners by decade. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.