Run Through The Decades 6K/7K/8K/Half - Colorado Springs

Step back in time and hit the streets to the soundtrack of three iconic eras at Run Through the Decades—a race that celebrates the unforgettable music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s! Whether you love the soulful rhythms of the 60s, the funky grooves of the 70s, or the neon-charged energy of the 80s, this event brings each decade to life—one mile at a time.

Join us at Cottonwood Park in Colorado Springs.

To honor these legendary musical eras, runners can choose from three themed race distances:

• 6K for the groovy 60s
• 7K for the funky 70s
• 8K for the epic 80s

Can’t decide? Complete all three distances to conquer the Run Through the Decades Half Marathon—the ultimate time-traveling challenge.

All athletes will receive a custom finisher medal, and we’ll present awards for all four races in the usual 5-year age groups starting at 10 & under, giving runners of all ages a chance to shine.

So dust off your tie-dye, break out your disco glam, or rock your brightest neon—get ready to run, groove, and celebrate the music that defined generations!

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.

Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 13 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.

Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.

The Run through the Decades race is currently accepting sponsors. For sponsor-related inquiries, contact Meredith.

Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Run through the Decades 6K/7K/8K Half Marathon?

1. Develop a relationship with your community.
2. Express your support for a charity.
3. Increase name-recognition in your community. 
4. Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers,

Partner Level Pricing--Current year's rates are based on last year's participation counts. Each race is priced individually.

Regular Registration: (ends 04/04):

-6K: $35
-7K: $40
-8K: $45
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $40

Late Registration: (ends 04/10):

-6K: $37.5
-7K: $42.5
-8K: $47.5
-Half Marathon: $57.5

Race Day Registration:

-6K: $40
-7K: $45
-8K: $50
-Half Marathon: $60

*All participants registered by 04/01 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.

April 1st

• Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size   

April 11th

• 7:00 AM   Race Day Registration & Pickup Opens at race site
• 8:00 AM   All Races START

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet, I want one!"  Then, the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you!  Sign up, and register for the Run through the Decades Virtual 6K, 7K, 8K or Half!!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib; not required!  Hydrate and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

If you want, share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #RunthroughtheDecades #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime through end of day 4/20.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.  

Finisher Medals for each athlete!

Awards in the 6K/7K/8K/Half as follows:

• Top 3 Overall Male & Female 
• Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) 
• Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+) 
• Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+)
• Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 75+)

*Register by 4/10 to guarantee a shirt in your size.  Afterward, they'll be available while supplies last.

There are three courses; one to celebrate each of those years.  6K for the 60's, 7K for the 70's, and 8K for the 80's; or you can race all the years and finish up with a half marathon under your belt.

6K map

7K map

8K map

 Half Marathon (Run the 6K then the 7K then the 8K Course)

*****Please NOTE HALF MARATHON DOES NOT HAVE A SEPERATE COURSE.  YOU RUN EACH OF THE OTHER COURSES.

Water Stations

We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

5+:  $2.50 off

11+:  3.75 off

21+:  $5.00 off

51+:  $6.25 off

100+:  $7.50 off

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.