Rescue Run
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Rescue Run : January 1, 2026
The Rescue Run takes place on January 1, 2026 in Colorado Springs with the start and finish at Norris-Penrose Events Center and courses running on the trails of Bear Creek Park East. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
Event details
Online registration closes December 31, 2025. There is no race day registration. Entry fees are tiered: a lower fee in November and a higher fee in December; a long sleeve tech shirt is available as an optional add-on in sizes unisex XS to XXL. Free kids runs are offered in three age-appropriate distances.
Course materials and GPS files are provided for both the 5K and 10K. Trail conditions may include ice in places and on wooden bridges; wearing shoe traction is at the participant's discretion. Parking is available in two large lots near the start; the southern lot closest to the start/finish may be closed for kids races, with traffic directed to the northern lot. Portable toilets are provided, but lines are common. Switching race distances is allowed before the event at no charge and can be arranged at the start with a timing official.
Pets are not allowed on course per PPRR/RRCA rules; dogs on the 10K may cause a runner to be stopped. Proceeds benefit El Paso County Search and Rescue (EPCSAR). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
