Run Like the Wind - Estes Park Colorado Events

We’re excited to bring back our Run Like the Wind 5K and Dog Jog.

In addition, our Walk Like the Breeze 2K Noncompetitive event is perfect for those wanting an easy stroll in the great outdoors. Join us at 8,504 feet for a scenic 5K or a shorter 2K walk, beginning and ending in the heart of Allenspark, Colorado. The 5K race & 2K walk circles through downtown and along dirt roads amid pine forest, boasting awe inspiring views of high mountain peaks.

Stick around for the post-race whimsical dog show and pet photo booth. $5 entry fee (dogs who participate in the run/walk get this fee waived). Sign-up for contest categories at the race registration table which include Waggiest Tail, Best Kept Coat, Best Rescue Story, Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Look-a-like (with owner), Fastest Peanut Butter Licker. Prizes awarded to the winner of each category and pet photos provided by Elena’s Barking Lot. Judges will be from our distinguished panel of Allenspark ‘Pack’ Runners’.

** Register your pup for the Dog Jog in the 5K race or the 2K noncompetitive event and they will receive bib number, official timing/awards, goodie bags, and automatic entry into the post-race dog show. **

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Event Schedule & Fees

» 7:00am – 8:30am Packet Pick-Up and Race Day Registration at The Old Gallery
» 9:00 am 5K Run/Walk
» 9:10 am 2K Walk
» 10:00am Awards Ceremony & Door Prizes

» 11:00am Post-Race Dog Show

5K Run/Walk Fees:

» $30.00 early registration (through 8/13 at 11:59 PM US/Mountain)
» $35.00 registration (8/14 at 11:59 PM US/Mountain through 8/28 at 11:59 PM US/Mountain)
» $40.00 race day registration
» $5.00 additional for the Dog Jog

2K Noncompetitive Event Fees:

» $20.00 early and race day registration
» $5.00 additional for the Dog Jog

** Race packets include commemorative race cap, bib number, pins, official timing/awards, door prize raffle. **

The Course

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Award Categories

Top 3 Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary

Under 14; 15 – 19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 – 69; 70-79; 80+

(Top 3 in each category Male, Female, and Non-Binary)

ALSO we will have a TOP DOG category.

Previous Race Results
2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015

“Just wanted to say a heartfelt ‘thanks’ for all of your hard work on the Run Like the Wind! This is one of my favorites and I aways look forward to it, partly because it’s a fun course but especially because it is so well organized and supported. You do a truly fantastic job. Since I see many of the same people every year, I’m sure everyone else feels the same way! See you next year, and thank you again. -C”