Erie Half & 5k
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Location
- Erie, CO
- Reliance Park, 900 County Road 1.5, 80516
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Double-check key detailsRun the Erie Half or 5k and look up for a chance to see colorful hot-air balloons in the morning sky. Finishers get a medal.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
QuirkyGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
The Erie Half & 5k invites runners to a community event featuring both a half marathon and a 5k distance. This race, part of the Hometown Race Series, offers a unique morning experience where participants might spot colorful hot-air balloons dotting the early skies. All finishers, including those in the 5k, receive a medal to celebrate their accomplishment. It's an opportunity to enjoy a run in an outlying community and take home a tangible reminder of your pride.
What to expect
- Run a half marathon or 5k distance.
- Keep an eye on the sky for colorful hot-air balloons.
- Receive a finisher medal, even for the 5k.
Standout details
- Chance to see hot-air balloons
- Finisher medals for all participants
- Half marathon and 5k distances
- Part of the Hometown Race Series
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 AM MDT · From $33.50
Opens Aug 31, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Sep 30, 2025, 7:59 PM MDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 16, 7:00 AM MDT · From $59.30
Opens Aug 31, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT · Closes Sep 30, 2025, 7:59 PM MDT
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From the organizer
Join us for the Erie Half and 5k!
The Hometown Race Series features half marathons and 5k distance events in outlying communities outside the Denver and Boulder metro areas.
LOOK UP! At the Erie event, we often see the early morning skies with dotted with delightfully colorful hot-air balloons.
Whatever distance you're ready to tackle, we'll be there with you to celebrate at the finish line! This is one of the few 5k events where FINISHER MEDALS are awarded to each participant. Go home with proof of your pride and show off that bling!
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