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Earth Day 5K - Durango

Durango, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Durango Running Club organizes the inaugural Earth Day 5K. The event is a fun run/walk format and there will be no chip timing or awards.

Course Details

The course is an out-and-back route on the Animas River Trail. Participants start and finish at Rotary Park. The route goes north for 1.55 miles (2.5 km) to just before 32nd Street before turning around.

Event Details

This is a Zero Waste event. Participants are encouraged to carry their own water. All proceeds from the race benefit Compañeros, an organization in the region focused on serving immigrants through services like resource navigation, legal help, and education.

Location and Date

The event takes place in Durango, Colorado. It is scheduled for a Saturday in April. After the event, participants can stay for Durango's Earth Day Celebration, which includes a parade and a festival in Buckley Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Durango

Race information

Registration
5 km
Earth Day 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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