Panda Waddle 5k 2026

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.