Historic Elizabeth Main Street 5K & Family Color Run

Elizabeth Main Street 5K Run/Walk & Family Color Run August 29, 2026 · Elizabeth, Colorado

Join us for a community celebration in the heart of Elizabeth! Our 5K Run/Walk winds through historic Main Street and surrounding parks on a course with both paved and dirt terrain. From competitive runners to families with strollers, everyone's welcome. An hour after the 5K, the Family Color Run kicks off for a fun, untimed romp through color stations the whole family can enjoy. After the race, stick around for pancakes, a cold beer, and shopping along Main Street. And don't miss the Elizabeth Backyard BBQ Showdown in Running Creek Park starting at noon that same day!

Official Race Timing

The 5K is an officially timed race, managed by Colorado Race Timing. Your chip-timed result will be recorded and available after the event. To receive an official finish time, all participants must register under the 5K registration.

5K Start Time: 9:00 AM | Family Color Run Start Time: 10:00 AM (1 hour after the 5K start)

Doing Both Events?

5K participants are welcome and encouraged to join the Color Run after finishing the race! However, all participants who wish to run the 5K must register under the 5K registration to receive an official timed result. The Color Run registration is for Color Run-only participants.

Event Highlights

• Scenic 5K route with varied paved and dirt terrain through historic downtown Elizabeth
• Officially timed race by Colorado Race Timing
• Family Color Run, open to everyone, starting 1 hour after the 5K
• Post-race pancake breakfast (complimentary for all participants)
• One complimentary beer or non-alcoholic drink from our local brewery
• Vendor and business expo
• Comprehensive medical staff and tent at the start/finish line and throughout the course

Participant Perks

• 5K Participants Only: Cooling Face/Neck Gaiter OR Socks
• Souvenir Bag
• FREE Pancake Breakfast
• One (1) Complimentary Beer or Non-Alcoholic Drink

Packet Pick-Up

Town Hall — 151 S Banner St, Elizabeth

• Thursday, August 27: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday, August 28: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Important Information

Race Route: View Course Map Online

Medical Support: Comprehensive medical staff and tent available at the start/finish line and throughout the course.

Parking: Free street parking in downtown Elizabeth. Note: No parking on Main Street between Elm and Spruce Streets.

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome on Main Street, but not on the race course. We appreciate your understanding.

 
Questions?

Contact Alexandra Cramer at acramer@townofelizabeth.org

Every participant will receive a special commemorative medal featuring the historic D&NO Railroad train and celebrating Elizabeth's 135th birthday. This unique keepsake honors our town's rich railroad heritage that helped shape the community we know today.

As you race along Elizabeth's historic Main Street, you'll be running through living history. While the original train tracks may be gone, the spirit of that era lives on in the beautiful historic buildings that line your route—many dating back to the railroad's heyday. Your medal serves as a lasting reminder of both your athletic achievement and your connection to Elizabeth's remarkable past.

Join us in celebrating not just your personal milestone, but 135 years of our town's incredible journey!

Stay tuned for the 2025 souvenir bag!

Racers will start on Main Street and head towards Running Creek Park. From there, they will head north, passing under the bridge towards Evans Park. In Evans Park, runners will pass the pond and loop clockwise around the frisbee golf course. After completing the loop, racers will backtrack south to Running Creek Park. They will continue south along the cow pasture, turning around near the back of Running Creek Park Elementary School. The race finishes back up on Main Street.