Rescue Run
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Event overview
The Rescue Run takes place on January 1, 2026, at Norris-Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. The event offers trail races that start and finish at the events center and use the trails of Bear Creek Park East rather than streets. Proceeds support El Paso County Search and Rescue (EPCSAR), a volunteer search and rescue organization that provides services in El Paso County and assists other counties through a cooperative arrangement.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Free kids runs in three age-appropriate distances
Registration, fees and race information
Online registration closes on December 31; there is no race day registration. Entry fees vary by registration date: $25 during November and $35 during December. A long-sleeve tech shirt is available as an optional add-on for $15 in sizes unisex XS to XXL. Switching race distance is allowed at no charge prior to the race; organizers prefer switches be made online before the registration deadline.
Participants should expect winter trail conditions, including ice on trails and wooden bridges; wearing shoe traction is at the runner's discretion. Parking is available in two large lots near the start area, and additional portable toilets are provided though lines are common. Dogs are not allowed on the course; the 10K uses private property under a landowner agreement that prohibits pets. Trail etiquette rules include no littering, no cutting corners, and no off-trail travel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.