Spirit of the Valley Run, Walk 'n Roll 1K & 5K
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About the race
The Spirit of the Valley Run, Walk 'N Roll 1K and 5K is the event's 14th annual set of timed community races held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church at the corner of 27 1/2 Rd and Cortland Ave in Grand Junction, Colorado. The event welcomes runners, walkers and rollers and is followed by live rock and roll music.
The event features these distances:
- 5K in-person timed run and roll
- 1K in-person timed run and roll
- 5K (virtual) timed virtual option
A sack brunch is provided to all participants and volunteers. Additional meal tickets are available at the door for $7. Vetted and trained childcare is provided at St. Matthew's on a donation basis. Entry fees are non-refundable. Event registration fees listed for specific entries include $25 for in-person 5K entries, $10 for 1K entries, and $35 for the virtual 5K.
Proceeds benefit two local organizations. The VA Recreational Therapy Program relies solely on donations and uses funds to introduce local disabled veterans to community recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking and biking and to purchase related equipment or lessons. Hilltop's Latimer House offers services for people who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault in Western Colorado, providing emergency safe houses, advocacy and a 24 hour crisis line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
