Spirit of the Valley 5k
Decision scores
Six 0–100 scores telling you, at a glance, who this race is for.
Best for
About the Race
Helping to Heal! The 13th Annual Spirit of the Valley Run, Walk 'N Roll 1K and 5K timed races are set for Saturday September 13, 2025. Runners, walkers and rollers are all welcome for a great morning of competition, fun, food, and rock ‘n roll. The race will benefit two local organizations - the VA Recreational Therapy Program on the Western Slope and Hilltop's Latimer House. The race starts and ends at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of 27 ½ Rd. and Cortland Ave., followed by l...
Course Profile
Course profile data unavailable for this race.
Course features
Accessibility & inclusion
Vibe & community
History & past results
Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.
Reviews
Sign in to leave a review
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Common questions
How hard is the Spirit of the Valley 5k 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
Similar races worth a look
- More like this in this city: All 5K races in Grand Junction, CO
- Same distance, same month: Best 5K races in September
- Same distance, statewide: All 5K races in Colorado
Train smarter, not harder.
Use our advanced training tools to predict your race time, build a custom plan, and analyze your performance data.