Choice City Running Festival
When is Choice City Running Festival?
Choice City Running Festival takes place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Fort Collins, CO.
What distances does Choice City Running Festival offer?
Choice City Running Festival offers 7 events: Jane Welzel Mountain Avenue Mile, Human Race 5k, Human Race 10k, Human Race Half Marathon, BEST DEAL: Mountain MILE + 1/2 Marathon, BEST DEAL: Mountain Mile + 10K, BEST DEAL: Mountain Mile + 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Welzel Mountain Avenue Mile | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| Human Race 5k | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| Human Race 10k | 10.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Human Race Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| BEST DEAL: Mountain MILE + 1/2 Marathon | — | $80.00 | Register |
| BEST DEAL: Mountain Mile + 10K | — | $50.00 | Register |
| BEST DEAL: Mountain Mile + 5K | — | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Choice City Running Festival cost?
Registration for Choice City Running Festival starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Choice City Running Festival held?
Choice City Running Festival is held in Fort Collins, CO at Mountain Ave & Howes Street.
About Choice City Running Festival
Friday, August 7th, 2026
Jane Welzel Mountain Ave Mile
Faster than Flat - point-to-point, slightly downhill mile on Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, CO. Featuring multiple race waves:
Mountain Avenue Mile Waves (start times will be announced in June):
Kids MILE (12 & Under)
Walk MILE
YOUTH MILE: Middle School & High School (ages 12-18)
PUSHRIM MILE
OPEN MILE (ages 18-39)
*“Beauty & Beast” – Masters 40+ MILE
*Elite Women's MILE
*Elite Men's MILE
*Races with cash prize purse.
Saturday August 8, 2026
Human Race Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k
6:30 am - Half Marathon Start
7:15 am - 10k Start
7:30 am - 5k Start
Mountain Ave Mile Races
Mountain Avenue Mile Wave Start Times:
5:15 PM: Kids 12 & Under
5:30 PM: Walk
6:00 PM: Middle School & High School
6:15 PM: Pushrim/Wheelchair
6:30 PM: Open (ages 18-39)
6:45 PM: *“Beauty & Beast” – Masters 40+
7:00 PM: *Elite Women
7:15 PM: *Elite Men
*Races with cash prize purse.
Qualifying Standards:
Competitive/Elite Women: 6:00 min/mile or faster
Competitive/Elite Men: 5:30 min/mile or faster
$2100 Cash Prize Purse:
Competitive/Elite Men & Women
1st – $300
2nd – $250
3rd – $150
4th – $100
5th – $50
Master's (40+)
1st - $100
2nd - $75
3rd - $25
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup
Mountain Ave Mile & Human Race
Pickup your race packet or register during any of the following times:
Thursday, August 7th
4:00-6:00PM
Location: Runners Roost Fort Collins
Pickup your packet for Mountain Ave Mile or Human Race.
*Registration will also be open for all race distances - Mountain Ave Mile & Human Race 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
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Friday, August 8th
5:00-7:00 PM
Finish Area: Mountain Ave & Howes Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Pickup your packet for Mountain Ave Mile or Human Race.
*Registration will also be open for all race distances - Mountain Ave Mile & Human Race 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
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Saturday, August 9th
6:00-7:45 AM
Start/Finish Area: Mountain Ave & Howes Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Packet Pickup and registration open for the
Human Race 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon races.