Run your heart out, sweetheart.
Saturday, February 6, 2027
5K & 10K · Fruita Community Center
Bring your sweetheart, best friend or running buddy. Stay for a hot lunch, the costume contest and a chance to meet adoptable pups.
Choose your race & register Race weekend schedule
Limited to 600 runners · Register by January 15 to guarantee your shirt size
Pick your race
Peanut butter or jelly? Both races start and finish at the Fruita Community Center.
5K
| Start | 10:15 AM |
| Through Jan 22 | $35 |
| Jan 23 to Feb 6 | $40 |
Entry prices shown before the RunSignup processing fee.
Register for the 5K
10K
| Start | 10:00 AM |
| Through Jan 22 | $45 |
| Jan 23 to Feb 6 | $50 |
Entry prices shown before the RunSignup processing fee.
Register for the 10KRegistration caps at 600 runners. Prices do not include the RunSignup processing fee. View the course map
Race weekend
Everything happens at the Fruita Community Center.
| Friday, February 5 | ||
| ♥ | 2:00 to 6:00 PM | Packet pick-up |
| Saturday, February 6 | ||
| ♥ | 8:00 to 10:00 AM | Packet pick-up |
| ♥ | 10:00 AM | 10K start |
| ♥ | 10:15 AM | 5K start |
| ♥ | After the race | Hot lunch, costume contest, awards and puppies |
Fruita Community Center · Get directions
You & me are better together.
This year's theme is all about pairs. Grab your other half, your best friend or your running buddy and stay for the party at the finish.
Costume contest
Best "You and me are better together" combo wins. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
Hot lunch
A hot lunch for race participants at the Fruita Community Center.
Puppy kisses
A dog adoption event on site. Come meet a few pups looking for a home.
Good to know
Shirts
Youth: S, M, L
Adult: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Register by Friday, January 15 to guarantee your size.
Awards
1st and 2nd overall, male and female, in each race.
1st through 3rd in each age group: 0-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+.
Leave at home
- Dogs
- Bikes and scooters
- Skateboards, hoverboards and onewheels
Strollers are welcome.
FAQ
Early pricing runs through January 22. Starting January 23, the 10K is $50 and the 5K is $40.
At the Fruita Community Center, Friday, Feb 5 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM or Saturday, Feb 6 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
Yes, registration caps at 600.
Please leave your dog at home. You can still get your puppy fix at the dog adoption event on site at the Fruita Community Center.
Refunds are not available for this race.
Email recreation@fruita.org or use the Contact Us page.
Better together. See you at the starting line.
Choose your 5K or 10K and make a day of it with your favorite person.
Register for the Sweetheart RunRegistration is limited to 600 runners.
Register by January 15 to guarantee your shirt size. Entry prices increase January 23.
