Grand Junction · United States

5K races near Grand Junction

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Upcoming 5K races near Grand Junction

JUL 1

Run · trail · 5K

Powderhorn Mountain Trail Climb 5k & 15k

Mesa · 36 km away

AUG 3

Run · road · 5K

Warrior XC Girls 5K

Run · road · 5K

Warrior XC Boys 5K

Run · road · 5K

Just Peachy 5k/10k

Palisade · 19 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 5K

Spirit of the Valley 5k

Grand Junction · 4 km away

Grand Junction · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Grand Junction

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Dialysis Dash 5K

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.

Panda Waddle 5k

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.

Colterris Wine Run 5k

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.

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Grand Junction Training Notes

Grand Junction hosts 8 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

The Liberty Cap Trail runs 4 miles with minimal elevation change. Monument Canyon Trail is 6 miles out and back and has 5-mile and 12-mile loop options. The trailhead is about 30 minutes from town and the route runs 5 miles roundtrip. The local running scene feels route-led more than club-led. Rim Rock Marathon and Half Marathon, Grand Valley Marathon, Trail Fest Fruita, and GJ Turkey Trot Approximation anchor the calendar.

Grand Junction riders get the good kind of hard right away. Grand Junction CyclePaths keeps it friendly, with mountain biking and road biking at friendly levels, but the routes still ask for strong legs and strong lungs. Colorado National Monument Loop gives roadies 38 miles with 2,350 feet of climbing on Option 1, while Option 2 runs 35 miles with about 2,350 feet of climbing. Little Park Road, Glade Park, Douglas Pass, Baxter Pass, and Grand Mesa Hill Climb hold the climbs. Kokopelli trails, Tabeguache Trail, Lunch Loop, 18-Road, and North Fruita Desert keep singletrack riders busy. Grand Junction Rides & Vibes brings the downtown crit energy.

Spring and autumn are the sweet spot here, and locals stack base miles when the desert light is good and the trails are firm. Grand Junction averages 68 days at or above 90°F, so runners and riders usually go early and keep intervals short. Colorado National Monument, Connected Lakes, and the Colorado River bike path still work, but midday is not the move. 4 inches per season. Valley roads can stay rideable, while higher gravel can turn into snow, mud, and hike-a-bike.