The Palmer Lake
.5K
YES — THAT’S POINT FIVE K.
546 yards of scenic glory around Palmer Lake in peak fall color. A donut at the halfway mark, a cold beer or root beer at the finish, and bragging rights for life.
Early-bird pricing from $15 · 100% of proceeds fund Palmer Lake
Early-bird pricing ends August 31 at 11:59 PM MDT. Prices increase monthly after that — and day-of costs even more.
The “run” for absolutely everyone
Walkers. Strollers. Dogs. People who own running shoes but have never used them. This is your race. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 18th, 2026 — the 12th Annual Palmer Lake .5K, brought to you by Awake the Lake.
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.
All 546 glorious yards of it.
Continues until we run out of beer, root beer, and donuts.
Your registration includes
Yes, all of this. For a half-kilometer.
Early-bird pricing
Lock in the lowest price of the year.
👕 T-shirt deadline: October 8 at 4 PM
Register by then to lock in your size. Day-of registration is available, but prices go up!
Win fabulous (and probably weird) prizes for:
So dress up, show up, and be awesome.
Important details
FAQ
Can kids run?
Absolutely — as long as they’re good kids! $20 gets them in, with root beer instead of the real stuff.
Can dogs come?
Yep! Only good pups on leashes. $15 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.
See you at the starting line.
546 yards. One donut. One cold one. Bragging rights for life.
Register NowEarly-bird pricing ends August 31 · 100% of proceeds go to Awake Palmer Lake
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