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Lace up & Lift off Labor Day Weekend!

Join us for the 4th annual Orangetheory 5k at Labor Day Lift Off on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Starting from the IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial (northwest corner of Memorial Park), head through the side streets of Memorial Park, around Prospect Lake and finish back at the memorial. The 5K race will start at 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 31st, but come early and watch around 70 balloons take to the sky and enjoy shopping and vendors before the run! The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze medals.  Award Ceremony will be held near the DJ after race completion.

Each participant will receive a t-shirt, finisher medals and a FREE LDLO Beer/Drink Coupon!*

SIGN UP BY JULY 15, 2025 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION!
*while supplies last

Registration Cost:

$30 March 1 - July 14
$35 July 15 - September 1
$40 Same Day Registration
$40 Virtual 
Note: T-shirts are not guaranteed if registered after 7/15/25

Click here for youth scholarship info. All kids will be free from ages 18 and younger who apply for this scholarship. 

Packet Pickup:

Registration packets can be picked up at Orangetheory Fitness on Friday, August 29, Saturday August 30 or at Memorial Park on Race Day! 
Orangetheory Fitness location: 7469 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Friday, August 29 2:00pm - 5:00pm at OTF
Saturday, August 30 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at OTF
Sunday, August 31 7:00am - 8:45am at Memorial Park

Event Schedule: 

7:30 - 8:45 AM: Packet Pickup 
8:45 - 9:00 AM: Pre-Run Stretch led by Orangetheory Fitness
9:00AM: National Anthem & Race Start 
10:00AM: Award Ceremony 

Results and awards are live & available at the registration tent immediately following your finish!

Parking: 
Pre-purchase parking passes are available at a discounted rate for both the Rose Bowl Lot and East Lot. Parking is first come, first serve, and spots will fill up quickly—so we encourage early arrival. The Rose Bowl Lot is closest to the start line for added convenience.

Click Here for 5K Discounted Parking 

1. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Click to Unlock Hidden Ticket”
2. Enter the code “OTF5k”
3. Select the “Rose Bowl Lot” drop down
4. Select the Quantity of the “5k Rose Bowl Parking Ticket” to get your discounted parking ticket
    a. One parking ticket per car

Please allow extra commute time, as road closures in and around Memorial Park may disrupt normal traffic flow.  To access the Rose Bowl Lot: Enter from eastbound on Pikes Peak Ave. and turn right onto S. Hancock Ave. Upon arrival, parking attendants will direct you to available spaces. 
To access the East Lot: Head north on Printers Pkwy and turn left onto International Cir./Kidskare Pt. Continue on International Cir./Kidskare Pt. until you reach traffic control personnel who will direct you to the East Lot. 
Additional free parking is available on side streets around Memorial Park. 

Water Stations

On average, Sunday's temperature is warm. It is very important that race participants stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. There will be two water stations on the race course. These stations will provide participants with water. However, please feel free to bring your own hydration along. Water will also be provided for participants before and after the race. 

Age Groups

The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze medals. Award Ceremony will be held near the DJ after race completion. 

14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80 and over