Lafayette Music Fest -5K - 10K 2026

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.