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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Lake Minnequa, Pueblo CO
5K
47–73°F · low rain risk
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56–77°F
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55–85°F
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48–82°F
dry
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45–76°F
dry
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47–67°F
dry
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51–84°F
dry
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27–46°F
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36–47°F
dry
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33–57°F
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49–80°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Cloudy · 60–82°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 60°F · 6% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
So What Is the Lions Roar for Fitness 5k/2.5K Challenge?
Event Details
- 5K Challenge: Starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. at Lake Minnequa (near CIMS), but please arrive by 8:15 a.m. There will be a shotgun start. Medals will be awarded to all age group winners after the race.
- 2.5K Challenge: Starts promptly at 9:10 a.m. at Lake Minnequa (near CIMS). Medals will be awarded to winners of the 6 and under, 7-8, and 9-10 age groups.
- Kiddie Sprint: 50 yard sprint for ages 5 and under starts at 10 a.m. This will consist of a 50 yard dash for any child 5 yrs of age and under. This is a fun free event.
- Age Divisions: (M/F) 6 and Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
Awards
- Race Day Awards: On race day at 10:30 a.m. & at FIMS during the assembly.
- Finisher Medals: Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the 5K race in each age division.
- Top Overall Finishers: Prizes will be awarded for the top overall finishers in the 5K for male and female.
- 2.5K Awards: Medals will only be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the 2.5K race in the 6 and under, 7-8, and 9-10 age divisions.
Important Dates
- Registration: Through September 24th: $30 (Guarantee a t-shirt before race)
- Late Registration: September 25th - October 6th: $35 (T-shirt not guaranteed for race day)
- Day of Race Registration: Online registration will close on the end of day Tuesday, October 6th. Registration at race site on October 10th before 8:30am: $40
- Event URL: For more information, visit Lions Roar for Fitness 5K/2.5K Challenge.
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