Colorado · 10K · 5K
Run the Rocks at Red Rocks
Run the Rocks at Red Rocks is a 10K and 5K event held in Morrison, Colorado. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Morrison, CO
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Morrison, Colorado
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Hilly; runs through Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Registration
- runtherocks.donordrive.com
- Official website
- runtherocks.lung.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runtherocks.lung.org, checked October 7, 2026)
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks
A 5K/10K that winds through and around the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Morrison, including a lap inside the venue. It serves as a fundraiser for the American Lung Association's lung-health initiatives.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Iconic course through Red Rocks Amphitheatre; benefits the American Lung Association in Colorado
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Run the Rocks at Red Rocks: common questions
- When is the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks held?
- In Morrison, Colorado.
- What distances does the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runtherocks.donordrive.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runtherocks.lung.org, checked October 7, 2026).
- What is the course like at the Run the Rocks at Red Rocks?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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