Mesa County Search & Rescue 5K

MESA COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE 5K RACE,

September 26th 2026, in conjunction with Fruita Fall Festival

SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO RESCUE AND SAVE LIVES

COST: EARLY REGISTRATION By SEP 6th: 13 and under: $20 / 14 and over: $25

REGISTRATION AFTER SEP 6th: 13 and under: $30 / 14 and over: $35
Tee Shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after September 6th.  Because we have to order shirts in advance of the race, We are required to estimate the number of shirts and sizes needed for runners registering after September 6th. We will do our best, but shirt availability is not guaranteed.

WHO: Open to all age groups

AGE CATEGORIES: 13 & under; 14-19; 20-34; 35-49; 50-64; 65+

WHAT: Annual 5k race. Prizes for first and second place winners in each category. Enjoyment for ALL! Racers can pick up bibs and t-shirts the day before the event at our main festival booth located in downtown Fruita.

WHERE: Race starting and ending location - Fruita Community Center, 324 Coulson St, Fruita, CO 81521, PLEASE PARK at Shelledy elementary school 353 N Mesa St, Fruita, CO 81521

WHEN: September 26th, 2026, at 8:30AM

WHY: Mesa County Search & Rescue is an all‑volunteer, nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving our community. This race supports our annual fundraiser and outreach efforts in partnership with the Fruita Fall Festival.

Pick-up t-shirts and race numbers as follows:

FRIDAY - 5:00-8:00PM at the Mesa County Search & Rescue tent in downtown Fruita at the Fruita fall festival

SATURDAY - 7:00-8:00AM at the Fruita Community Center before the start of the race