Franklin Field, CU Boulder Campus, Boulder CO
Sunday, June 21st, 2026
IN-PERSON-SUNDAY, JUNE 21st START AND FINISH AT FRANKLIN FIELD, CU BOULDER CAMPUS
REGISTRATION FEES:
Individual: $30/Person
Duo: $55/Group of 2
Family (Up to 5 Individuals): $110/Family
The 14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K is the family event of the season! Come out and spend a beautiful summer morning with the Buff community meeting current and former athletes, coaches and fans. It's perfect for all ages and all abilities. Food, music, games and lots of great energy makes this event fun for the entire community...And has a great cause!
In the past 13 years, this Fun Run has raised over $100K for former CU athletes and their families in need. Over the past 20 years the Buffs4Life Foundation has raised over $1M+ for former Buff athletes in need with a special emphasis on mental health resources and suicide prevention. We remain steadfast in our mission that no Buff be left to fight alone. We strongly believe in our values and are grateful for such a giving community to be involved with.
Sign up today...don't get left behind by the herd!
Fun Run Schedule:
Saturday, June 20th-Packet Pickup
2:00pm - 4:00pm Bib Number + Packet Pick-Up-Located outside the team store in the Champions Center (Saturday's packet pickup is not required but is recommended, you can also pick up your packet on race day)
Sunday, June 21st-14th Annual Buffs4Life Kyle MacIntosh Memorial 5K Run/Walk
8:00am to 8:45am - Registration + Packet Pick-Up
8:45am to 9:00am - Pre-Race Announcements
9:00am - Buffs4Life 5K Run/Walk Start
After Run:
Breakfast sponsored by Pasta Jay’s
9:45am to 11:00am - Buffs4Life 5K Expo
10:15am - Post Run Award Ceremony
10:30am to 11:00am - Student-Athlete Autograph Session
Parking:
Visitor parking on the CU Boulder campus is no longer free, but the good news is that the weekend rate of $1/hour applies. The closest lots to Franklin Field are to the north (Lots 394, 390 and The Champions Center Lot 391). All are accessible from Folsom Street.
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
Top pick
SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones, Running Workout Bundle with Waterproof Carrying Case & Sweat Headband, IP67 Sweat Resistant, 8H Playtime, Mic, Black
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Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
$164.99
goodr A Unicorn's Calamity Polarized Sunglasses, Medium Sized (OG), Black Solid Frames with Black Non-Reflective Glare Reducing Lenses, UV400 Protection, No Slip, No Bounce
$30.00
Nathan Peak Running Hydration Waist Pack Belt w/Speed Draw Flask Water Bottle, 18oz/535 ml Push/Pull Race Cap, Expandable Zippered Stretch Pocket
$44.00
GADIEMKENSD Quick Drying Running Hat Summer Cooling Baseball Cap UPF50+ Sports Sun Caps Breathable Mesh Lightweigh Dad Hats Unstructured for Golf Workout Hiking Gym Travel Camp Pink S/M 6 7/8-7 1/4
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