Rocky Mountain State Games

Rocky Mountain 5K

In partnership, The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region and the Colorado Springs Sports Corp want to bring you the Rocky Mountain 5K, the official 5K of the Rocky Mountain State Games presented by School District 11! The Rocky Mountain 5K will be giving back to families through the YMCA’s life changing programs and supporting CSSC’s Rocky Mountain State Games initiatives to provide sport opportunities for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities.

General Information

LOCATION: This is an out and back mostly flat 5K run/walk that will start at America the Beautiful Park and then heads north on the Pikes Peak Greenway trail for 1.55 miles until the turn-around.

Each participant will receive a swag bag with a swag item!
The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze medals.
Award Ceremony will be held near the DJ in Vendor Village with top 3 overall starting at 10:00 a.m. and then Division winners starting shortly after.
Kids 12 and under can participate in the FREE Sasquatch Shuffle 1K at 7:30 a.m. and receive a finisher ribbon.

Dogs welcome! Furry Friends receive a dog bandana.

Competition Date(s)

Saturday – August 23rd, 2025

Registration Entry Fees & Deadlines

Registration Deadline: August 23rd

Pricing:

March 1- June 1: $30
June 2- July 1: $35
July 2- August 23:$40

19 and under

March 1- July 1: $25
July 2 – August 23:$30

Sasquatch Shuffle

Kids 12 and under: FREE

*Furry Friends are welcome to run with their human friend that is signed up to run the 5k! Furry Friends must be leashed, current on shots, and well behaved. Human friend must pick up after furry friends. All Furry Friends and their human must run in the Furry Friend wave. Don’t worry, your time starts when you cross the starting line and end when you cross the finish line. Look for the Furry Friend add on when you register.

*Stroller Friendly

Competition Venue

America the Beautiful Park (126 Cimino Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905)

Free Parking: There is limited free parking across from the north end of the park off Cimino Dr. Additional Parking off S. Sierra Madre St. You can use the Olympic Museum Bridge to access the park. Accessible parking spaces will be available along Cimino Dr.

Competition Format Details

Events/Disciplines

Age determination date for all divisions: day of competition

Packet Pick Up:

Friday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at The Downtown YMCA, 207 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Race Morning Packet Pick Up will be held next to start line from 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Bring your QR code from registration confirmation for faster pick up

Divisions

Divisions:

12U
13-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+

Competition Schedule

6:45 am – 7:45 am // Race Day Packet Picket
7:30am – 8:30 am // Sasquatch Shuffle Kids 1k
8:00am – 11:00 am // Rocky Mountain 5k
10:00am – TBD // Award Ceremony and Celebration

Hosted By:

Commissioner(s)

Jillian Charlton

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Kate Noonan

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Competition Begins:

137 Days

03 Hours

39 Minutes

27 Seconds

*The RMSG has a NO REFUND policy. Click here for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Questions?

Contact Shelbi Lowery

shelbi@thesportscorp.org

(719) 634-7333

ext. 1005