126 Oneida, Pueblo CO
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Race Overview
Southern Colorado Runners welcomes you to the revived Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 8AM. The Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race will be held on the last day of the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival. The festival features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies, chilies, chilies! Held downtown along Union Avenue, the festival attracts Pueblo residents as well as people from across the state and around the nation.
Race Options
- Race Distances: 5K & 10K
- Starting Point: Begins at Walter’s Brewing Company
- Course Highlights: Routes run along the beautiful Arkansas River and on the Riverwalk
Registration & Pricing
- 5K Pricing: $35 (early entry through September 5th); $45 beginning September 6th
- 10K Pricing: $40 (early entry through September 5th); $50 beginning September 6th
- Incentives: All runners who register by September 5, 2026 will be guaranteed a race shirt with the Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot logo and a free entry into the Chile & Frijole Festival.
Awards
- Overall Winners: Recognized for their impressive achievement.
- Age Group Medals: Awarded for the first 3 places in 10-year increments.
- Finisher Medals: For the first 350 registered participants to cross the finish line!
Course Description
5K Course Overview
- Begin at the Walter’s Brewing Company
- Run up and over the Main Street Bridge
- Drop down onto the Arkansas River Trail
- Finish back at the Walter’s Brewing Company
10K Course Overview
- Begin at the Walter’s Brewing Company
- Run up and over the Main Street Bridge
- Complete a full loop around Lake Runyon
- Finish back at the Walter’s Brewing Company
Course Info & Rules
- Water Stations: Available along each course and one at the finish line.
- Course Rules: No pets; strollers are allowed but should start at the back of the pack for safety.
- Safety Note: Pass carefully and don't run side by side on narrow pathways.
Race/Packet Pickup Info
- Race Start: Sunday, September 20th 8am @ Walter’s Brewing Company (126 Oneida)
- Packet Pickup: Friday, September 18th 4pm – 7pm @ TBD
- Sunday Packet Pickup: 6:30am – 7:30am @ Walter’s Brewing Company
Parking Information
Please be advised that parking will be limited this weekend due to the Chile & Frijole Festival. The Main Street Parking Garage 110 S Main Street is located near the start and end of the race, but we recommend that you plan accordingly to ensure you have enough time to find a spot.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race.
