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Rendezvous Run for Independence

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT

Location
Winter Park, CO
78821 US-40, 80482
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Celebrate the 4th of July with a scenic 5K run or walk through Winter Park's beautiful trails, followed by a festive after-party.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly

Join the Rendezvous Run for Independence 5K in Winter Park, Colorado, for a memorable 4th of July celebration. This scenic run/walk takes you from the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort, winding down the beautiful Fraser River Trail through green forests and open valleys, and finishing at the Rendezvous Event Center. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with an after-party featuring refreshments, awards, and prize giveaways. It's a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty of the area while celebrating the holiday.

What to expect

  • Experience a beautiful 5K run or walk through Winter Park's green forests and open valleys.
  • Enjoy a festive after-party with refreshments, awards, and prize giveaways.
  • Convenient shuttle service available on race day.

Standout details

  • 4th of July celebration
  • Scenic Fraser River Trail course
  • After-party with refreshments & awards
  • Free shuttle service on race day

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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Push Potential

altitude

  • High altitude

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Continue your 4th of July celebration and join us in beautiful Winter Park, Colorado Unfiltered, for the Rendezvous Run for Independence 5k Run/Walk.

The 5K run/walk starts at  the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort and competitors will wind their way down the beautiful Fraser River Trail, through green forests and open valleys, through the Town of Winter Park, and, finishing at the Rendezvous Event Center.

The Rendezvous after party will include refreshments, awards, and prize giveaways at Rendezvous Event Center.

A Lift shuttle will be running from the Winter Park Transit Center to Winter Park Resort at 7:00 am and 8:00am on race day (July 4, 2026).

Hop on The Lift (Hideaway Park Southbound Stop) and catch a free ride to Winter Park Resort or stop for lunch somewhere downtown.

Schedule Thursday, JULY 2 12:00-4:00 pm | Packet pick up at Winter Park Information Center ( 78841 U.S. Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482)

Friday, July 3 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Packet pick up at Winter Park Information Center (78841 U.S. Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482)

Saturday, JULY 4 7:00-8:30 am  |  Packet pickup and registration at the Gondola Plaza. Parking will not be at the Gondola Plaza. No registration/packet pick-up after 8:30. 9:00 am  |  Race Start

Race Day Shuttle A Lift shuttle will be running from the Winter Park Transit Center to Winter Park Resort at 7:00 am and 8:00am on race day (July 4, 2026).

Hop on The Lift (Hideaway Park Southbound Stop) and catch a free ride to Winter Park Resort or stop for lunch somewhere downtown.

This schedule is subject to change so keep checking back for additional information, ticket prices, and new event protocols. We hope to have more information about this event posted soon!​

This schedule is subject to change so keep checking back for additional information and event protocols.

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