Choice City Running Festival

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 6:30 AM MDT

Location: Fort Collins, CO; Mountain Ave & Howes Street, 80524
Type: RUN

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A two-day running festival in Fort Collins, featuring a competitive downhill mile on Friday and classic road races on Saturday, with cash prizes.

Competitive
Festive

The Choice City Running Festival offers a two-day running experience in Fort Collins, Colorado. Kicking off on Friday evening, the Jane Welzel Mountain Ave Mile features a unique, slightly downhill course with various waves, including dedicated races for kids, walkers, and elite athletes. Saturday morning brings the Human Race Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, providing options for different distances. This event emphasizes a competitive spirit, with cash prizes available for elite mile races, making it an engaging weekend for runners seeking a challenge.

What to expect

Experience a unique, slightly downhill mile race on Friday evening with multiple waves.
Choose from a Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k on Saturday morning.
Elite mile races offer cash prize purses for top finishers.

Standout details

Jane Welzel Mountain Ave Mile
Slightly downhill mile course
Multiple race waves for all ages
Cash prize purse for elite mile races

Perks & features

Awards

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Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Fri, Aug 7, 5:00 PM MDT · From $23.05
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 7, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT
5K
Sat, Aug 8, 7:30 AM MDT · From $28.38
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM MDT
10K
Sat, Aug 8, 7:15 AM MDT · From $39.03
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM MDT

+ 4 more options

13.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 8, 6:30 AM MDT · From $70.98
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM MDT
BEST DEAL: Mountain Mile + 5K
Fri, Aug 7, 5:00 PM MDT · From $44.35
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 6, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
BEST DEAL: Mountain Mile + 10K
Fri, Aug 7, 5:00 PM MDT · From $55.00
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 6, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT
BEST DEAL: Mountain MILE + 1/2 Marathon
Fri, Aug 7, 5:00 PM MDT · From $86.95
Opens Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Aug 6, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

long distance + warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season
High altitude

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

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

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