Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run
Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a scenic 5-mile course in Salida, CO, celebrating Thanksgiving weekend with festive parades, fireworks, and community spirit.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Masters (40+)
Masters (40+)Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend in Salida, Colorado, with the Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run. This event offers a scenic and mostly flat course through city and county roads and pedestrian paths, designed for all ages and abilities. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, and participate in a competitive race. The day culminates in Salida's annual Christmas Mountain lighting, parade, and fireworks, making it a truly festive occasion for everyone.
What to expect
- Enjoy a mostly flat, scenic 5-mile course on city roads and gravel paths.
- All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the 5-mile or 1-mile timed race.
- Post-race drinks and snacks are available, followed by town festivities.
Standout details
- Scenic, mostly flat course
- Prize money for top finishers
- Supports Chaffee County Community Foundation
- Christmas Mountain lighting & parade
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5 Mile
1 option
Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run
Close date not listed
1 Mile
1 option
Christmas Mountain 1 Mile Run
Close date not listed
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Registration for this year's Christmas Mountain Run will open sometime this summer. We're very excited for this year's event, but need to navigate our permit with Colorado Parks and Wildlife before opening registration.
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 160 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place in Riverside Park in downtown Salida.
Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, beginning at 6pm, followed by fireworks. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year.
The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers: top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100).
There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included.
For more information or if you're interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event, please contact Kristy Falcon at christmasmountainrun@gmail.com .