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Welcome to the 43rd annual July 4th Fun Run, Palmer Lake Elementary's largest fundraiser, and fastest race. This year's Independence Day is sure to go out with a bang! We're continuing our newest tradition of both in-person and virtual race registration for our friends and neighbors who choose to celebrate from afar.
The course runs from the south end of Palmer Lake to Monument via the Santa Fe Trail. Run, jog, walk, skip, or parade along the trail while enjoying beautiful views of the front range, encouraging signs and an all around good time. Did we mention the route is a slight downhill, too?!? Each registration fee goes toward supporting education in Palmer Lake.
PACKET PICKUP
Save yourself some time on race morning by picking up your packet early!
THURSDAY JULY 2 from 4-6pm at Routes Outfitter, 252 Front Street in Downtown Monument.
FRIDAY JULY 3 from 4-6pm at The Colorado Running Company, 5262 N. Nevada Avenue, Ste 140 in Colorado Springs.
**Please pick up your shirt and bib before race day. Shirts/sizes cannot be guaranteed if picked up on race morning**
RACE DAY, JULY 4 from 5:30-6:45am at the pavilion on the east side of the lake. Website registration will be open until the start of the race. The race will begin promptly at 7am.
Racing from afar? Packets may be mailed for $10 per registration and will be sent no later than July 1st (depending on location, we cannot guarantee your packet will make it to you for the in-person race).
Age Group Awards
Everyone likes recognition for a job well done! We will give awards for Overall and Masters (40+) male and female first, second, and third place finishers, as well as first place Age Group winners by decade. Awards provided by Routes Outfitters, Colorado Running Company, Top Golf, and Rock House Ice Cream Candy and More.
Race Contact Info
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FAQs
- Packet Pickup
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TUESDAY JULY 1 from 4-6pm at Routes Outfitter, 252 Front Street in Downtown Monument.
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THURSDAY JULY 3 from 4-6pm at The Colorado Running Company, 5262 N. Nevada Avenue, Ste 140 in Colorado Springs.
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RACE DAY, JULY 4 from 5:30-7am at the pavilion on the east side of the lake.
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- Race Course
- The race is 4 miles long. The start line is on the south side of Palmer Lake. The course will go around the lake once and then continue along the Santa Fe Trail. Finish line will be at 3rd street in downtown Monument.
- Start Time
- The race will begin promptly at 7am on July 4th.
- Parking
- Parking will be on the west side of the lake in designated parking lots located to the north of the Pickleball courts. Please use the bridge to cross over to the race course.
- Shuttle
- All racers can take a free shuttle back to the parking lots in Palmer Lake. Board the shuttle bus at Adams and 2nd Street. The last shuttle will leave Monument at 9am. No strollers allowed on shuttles.
- Pets
- As much as we love our furry friends, our permits do not allow pets on the race course. For the safety of both runners and pets, please leave your furry friends at home.
Tri-Lakes 4th Activites
Follow the link below to find all the festivities for Tri-Lakes:
https://www.trilakeschamber.com/4th-of-july-street-fair-and-beer-garden.html
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Palmer Lake, Colorado
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