Know. Grow. GO RUN. 5K
Date
Fri, May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM MDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Run or walk a unique cross-country trail through active prairie dog towns in Loveland, CO.
Race feel
- Scenic
- Quirky
Scenic
QuirkyDiscover the Know. Grow. GO RUN. 5K, a unique cross-country experience in Loveland, CO. This 3.1-mile event invites you to run or walk a natural trail that winds through active prairie dog towns. It's an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and a distinctive local landscape. Perfect for those seeking a relaxed pace and an unconventional course, this event offers a grounded connection with nature.
What to expect
- Expect a 3.1-mile cross-country course on grass surfaces.
- The trail leads through distinctive prairie dog towns.
- Walkers are warmly welcomed to participate.
Standout details
- Cross-country trail
- Through prairie dog towns
- Walker-friendly 5K
Course surface
Cross-country
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
97 finishers in 3.1 Miles
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
97 3.1 Miles finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
34:46
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 21:54.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 46% women and 54% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 3.1 Miles in 2025, this looks like a small field: 97 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 34:46. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:54. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 19:32 (male) and 23:18 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs3 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Unspecified | Top 3 | 19:59 | finish-order sample |
| Female | Female | Top 3 | 28:42 | finish-order sample |
| Male | Male | Top 3 | 19:59 | finish-order sample |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | 2025 | 97 | 34:46 | 37:16 | 21:54 | 19:32 / 23:18 |
| 3.1 Miles | 2024 | 72 | 34:35 | 36:23 | 22:25 | 20:52 / 25:02 |
Last summary update: May 9, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Come and GO RUN or walk our cross country trail through prairie dog towns!