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Earth Day 5K - Durango

Durango, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Earth Day 5K - Durango, CO

The Earth Day 5K takes place on April 18, 2026, in Durango, Colorado, with the listed location at Rotary Park, 1565 East 2nd Avenue. The event is a 5K distance. The listed registration price is $32.80 (including a $2.80 fee) and registration closes on April 17, 2026.

Course, logistics and beneficiaries

The course is an out-and-back on the Animas River Trail. Runners and walkers go north from Rotary Park for 1.55 miles to just before 32nd Street, then return to finish at Rotary Park. The event is described as a Zero Waste event; participants are encouraged to carry their own water. All proceeds from the race will go to benefit Compañeros. Compañeros is described as an organization focused on serving immigrants and offering resource navigation, legal services, education outreach, and community engagement. The event is scheduled to conclude before the town's Earth Day activities, which include a parade from College to Buckley Park 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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