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The Lafayette Music Fest 5K/10K is a run-or-walk race held alongside a live-music festival in Lafayette, Colorado. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K. Rock for the People, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organizes the event as part of its mission to foster a more inclusive local music community by providing free and low-cost rehearsal and recording access. Both courses utilize the Coal Creek Trail in Boulder County and are designed as out-and-back routes for simplicity. The 10K features four aid stations approximately 1 to 1.5 miles apart, offering salty and sweet snacks, water, and electrolyte drinks. The 5K includes two aid stations with drinks and a limited snack selection. Awards are presented to the top three female and male finishers in each age group, ranging from 10-20 to 70+. The finish area offers a festival atmosphere with donuts, live music performances, and opportunities to enjoy the musical aspect of the event.

The Louisville Trail Race offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on dirt trails near Louisville Community Park in Louisville, Colorado. It provides a Front Range trail running experience, allowing both experienced and newer trail runners to select a course suited to their abilities. The routes are predominantly flat and dirt, utilizing an out-and-back structure on trails surrounding the park. A challenging hill near the finish offers views of the Flatirons and Front Range mountains. This event, now in its second decade, maintains a family-friendly atmosphere with post-race activities encouraging participants to bring guests.

At Toy Drop, runners bring a new, unwrapped toy to the start line before choosing a 5K, 10K, or 15K in Loveland, Colorado. The race is held around Christmas time, starts and finishes at Berthoud Brewing, and also offers virtual versions of the same three distances. The 5K and 15K start at 9 a.m., with the 10K following five minutes later. The route uses Loveland city roads and bike paths, including parts of town the organizers say they had not highlighted before this race. The toy donation and race proceeds support Realities for Children, a Larimer County organization serving children who have suffered abuse, neglect, homelessness, or other at-risk situations. Realities for Children provides emergency funds, necessary items, activities, and outreach through partner agencies, and its model is backed by more than 250 local business members.

Lucky Brew is a St. Patrick’s-themed race day on the Great Western Trail in Severance, Colorado, offering 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, and Kids Fun Run options. All distances start and finish at Severance Community Park, accommodating runners seeking an early-season test and families attending the shorter kids’ event. The 5K follows a 0.6-mile loop within Severance Park, while longer races extend beyond the park onto the trail. Finishers receive chip timing, photos, and a performance shirt. The post-race meal includes corned beef, cabbage, coffee, energy drinks, beer, seltzer, non-alcoholic drinks, and green beer from Peculier Brewing Company. Overall winners get custom clay mugs, age-group leaders receive gift cards, and half marathon finishers are awarded a medal. The event benefits the Great Western Trail Foundation and other local nonprofits, and it is one of four run.Windsor races qualifying for BOLDERBoulder.

The Colorado Marathon is a road race in Fort Collins, typically held on the first weekend of May. It includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a children's run. The full marathon begins early, attracting thousands of participants, ranging from local residents running shorter distances to marathoners aiming for a personal best or a Boston Marathon qualification. The marathon route follows the Poudre River Canyon for most of its distance before entering Fort Collins' natural areas and concluding in the city. This predominantly downhill course is a significant draw; in its initial four years, 18% of participants achieved a Boston Marathon qualifying time. Originally named the Fort Collins Old Town Marathon, the event maintains a local focus through charity entries, which are priced higher with proceeds directed to local charitable organizations.

The Colorado 13er begins at the Home Depot on Dillon Road in Louisville, Colorado, offering a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10k, and a 5k on the same race morning. The half marathon starts at 6:30 AM MDT, with the 10k and 5k following at 6:40 AM MDT. Runners aged 14 and older are eligible to participate. The half marathon follows a loop through Louisville, featuring views of the Flatirons. Nine miles of the course consist of flat, crushed gravel, positioning it between trail running and road racing, distinct from a pure pavement event. The 13.1-mile course includes 10 water station stops and 5 portable toilet stops. All race distances are mechanically measured. Half marathon finishers will receive a 13.1 medal, and approximately 30 percent of participants report this as their first race.