When
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Where
655 Struthers Way, Grand Junction CO
Distance
About this race
Race Overview
WE ARE BACK!
Join us for FAMpoint5K: The Race for the Rest of Us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens.
Event Details
- Date and Time: October 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Location: 655 Struthers Way, Grand Junction, CO, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens.
- Check-in: Begins at 1:00 p.m.
- Format: A short, silly, donut-fueled .5K with a serious purpose.
Partnership and Support
This year, we are excited to partner with MavFAM: Foster Alumni Community, a student organization at Colorado Mesa University that helps build community and connection for students with foster care experience and supporters who care about this work.
- Funds Raised: A portion of the funds will support MavFAM and their efforts on campus.
- No Training Required: No running necessary: walk, stroll, roll, and cheer.
- Focus: Raise funds and awareness for youth and adults impacted by foster care.
- Fun Elements: Prize giveaways, best costume, and more!
Participation Details
Register individually, gather your family, or start/join a team. Then create a fundraiser to help us reach our goal and support Foster Alumni Mentors’ work providing connection, stability, and support for young people and adults with foster care experience.
- Fun for Everyone: Participate in our midway donut station.
- Secret Prize: A special surprise to be revealed at the event.
- Community Impact: The race may be short, but the impact is big.
- Join Us: We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Join Us
Come for the donuts. Stay for the mission.
See you on race day!
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