5K races near Fruita

The Dialysis Dash 5K is a run-or-walk event at Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction, Colorado, scheduled for a Saturday in October from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT. It combines a 5K with a Kidney Health Expo, focusing on both physical activity and kidney health education. The race aims to raise awareness about kidney disease and provide support for local dialysis patients. Proceeds benefit DCI Dialysis, a local nonprofit clinic, and the event is managed by Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Registration costs $20, with the price increasing after mid-June.

The Panda Waddle 5k is a 5 km community fun run in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is based at 3118 E 1/2 Road and scheduled for a 10:00 a.m. start. Pear Park Elementary School organizes it, and the race is more of a school fundraiser and neighborhood outing than a competitive road-racing event. The entry money goes back to Pear Park Elementary, supporting outdoor programs and the Physical Education program. Runners can pick up race bags at the school on Friday afternoon or at Longs Park before the start. This gives the event a simple local rhythm: school community first, short distance, and a low-pressure morning built around helping the students.

The Colterris Wine Run 5k is an annual 5K held at Colterris Winery in Colorado. The race takes place on the winery grounds, deviating from typical city streets or road loops. Both runners and walkers participate, and the event accommodates those primarily interested in the winery aspect of the morning. J3 Timing handles the race timing and scoring, with results published by them post-event. The course winds through the landscape surrounding Colterris Winery, covering over 75 acres of vineyards. Colterris identifies as Colorado's largest fully Estate Grown winery, positioning the event within an active wine-producing property instead of merely using wine as a post-race theme. Registration provides a soft ring-spun cotton shirt, a finisher medal, and a shatterproof collapsible wine glass, reinforcing the format of running or walking and then enjoying the winery.