Pueblo Spring Runoff
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Event Overview
The Pueblo Spring Runoff is Pueblo’s oldest and largest running event, marking its 48th edition. The event takes place on April 26, 2026, starting and finishing at Dutch Clark Stadium in Pueblo, Colorado.
Distances
The event offers three traffic-free race distances:
- 5K Run
- 10K Run
- 10 Mile Run
Course Details
All courses incorporate the Arkansas River Trail system. They are described as relatively flat and use both sides of the Arkansas River. Half of each course runs on top of the historic Arkansas River Levee. Specific features include a suspension bridge crossing for the 5K, an iron bridge near Runyon Lake for the 10K, and a full loop around Lake Runyon for the 10 Mile race.
Additional Information
A portion of the race proceeds benefits the Care & Share Food Bank of Pueblo, and non-perishable food donations are collected on race day. There is a free "Funner To Be A Runner" event for kids through 8th grade.
Monetary awards are presented to the overall winners of each race: $200 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd. Overall winners also receive a commemorative plaque, and age group medals are awarded for the top three places in five-year increments.
Packet pickup is available on Saturday, April 25, at the Gold Dust Saloon in Pueblo and on race morning at Dutch Clark Stadium. Runners who register by April 9 are guaranteed a race shirt, with an option to decline and save money.
Registration includes a referral program where registrants can earn discounts. Members of the Southern Colorado Runners or Pikes Peak Road Runners receive a $5 discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
