The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5)
When is The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5)?
The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Palmer Lake, CO.
What distances does The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) offer?
The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) offers 3 events: .5 (yes point 5) K, .5k Dog Participant, .5k Child (Under 12).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .5 (yes point 5) K | — | $25.00 | Register |
| .5k Dog Participant | — | $15.00 | Register |
| .5k Child (Under 12) | — | $20.00 | Register |
How much does The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) cost?
Registration for The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) held?
The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5) is held in Palmer Lake, CO at 104 CO-105.
About The Palmer Lake .5K (Yes "Point" 5)
Colorado’s Shortest (and Most Legendary) Run is Back!
Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 18th, 2026, for the 12th Annual PALMER LAKE .5K — yes, that’s Point Five K — brought to you by Awake the Lake.
This is the “run” for absolutely everyone. Just 0.5K (a whopping 546 yards) of scenic glory around beautiful Palmer Lake in peak fall color. What’s in it for you? Oh, just a donut at the halfway mark, a cold beer or root beer at the finish line, and bragging rights for life.
🎉 Race starts at 10:30 AM
🎉 Afterparty continues until we run out of beer, root beer, and donuts
Your Registration Includes:
Entry into the most epic 0.5K ever attempted
A one-of-a-kind Palmer Lake .5K race T-shirt
The coveted .5K Euro-style bumper sticker (you know you want it)
One delicious donut (yes, we’re serious)
One beer or root beer
One dog treat — depending on your age and species
Important Details:
When: Sunday, October 18th
Where: Palmer Lake, Colorado
Registration Deadline for T-Shirts: Register by October 8th at 4 PM to lock in your size!
Early Bird Pricing:
$25– Adults
$20 - Kids 12 & under
$15 - Dogs
Prices increase monthly so sign up today! Day-of registration is available, but prices go up!
Win Fabulous (and probably weird) Prizes For:
Best outfit
Best costume
Best attitude
So dress up, show up, and be awesome.
FAQ:
Can kids run? Absolutely — as long as they’re good kids! $25 gets them in, with root beer instead of the real stuff.
Can dogs come? Yep! Only good pups on leashes. $20 includes a custom bandanna and a gourmet dog treat (no beer for them, sorry).
Where does the money go? 100% of proceeds go to Awake Palmer Lake, helping improve our parks, trails, and the lake itself.
Come run (or walk, or skip, or crawl) your way through the most fun half-kilometer of the year.
Because every great town deserves a ridiculous race.
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact Awake Palmer Lake to get your sponsorship going: info@awakepalmerlake.org or lindseyleiker@gmail.com
or contact any other Awake Palmer Lake committee member!
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