Cool off your summer with the refreshing Popsicle Race Weekend at Cottonwood Creek Park in Colorado Springs. Hosted by Five Star NTP, this upbeat event combines a scenic out-and-back route along the tree-lined Cottonwood Creek Trail with the reward of an ice-cold popsicle at the finish line—perfectly timed for a hot summer morning.
Runners can choose from three distances: half marathon (7:00 AM start), 10K (7:30 AM), and 5K (8:00 AM). The half marathon is delivered alongside a 16 min/mile pace cutoff, ensuring a well-controlled field. The course is smooth and fast—ideal for both PR-seekers and casual participants.
Aid stations placed every ~1.5 miles keep runners fueled, while volunteers and park scenery offer a friendly backdrop. Swag includes a tech shirt (if registered early), a finisher medal, and of course, a popsicle—and groups of five or more earn sweet registration discounts.
What makes this event special is that simple sense of summertime fun combined with a well-organized race structure. It’s a refreshing twist that turns a routine morning run into a community celebration—with volunteers eligible for a \$50 gift card when they recruit helpers.
