Race
Independence Day Freedom 5K
Main St. and Railroad St., Buena Vista · Colorado
Nearby: Whitewater Trail · Photo: Paul and Jill, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Next time
Sunday, Jul 4 · 8:30 AM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Beginner-friendly
Offers a short distance (5K).
About this event
- Elevation at the start
- 7,958 ft
- Above 5,000 ft the air is thinner. If you live lower down, drink more water and expect a slower pace than at home.
Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Sunday, Jul 48:30 AM
Schedule from the National Park Service, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
On the day
Typical for the date
83° / 48°
Rain about 1 day in 3. 30-year NOAA average at Buena Vista 2s, CO, 1.2 mi away.
Sunset
8:34 PM
Sunday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
Getting there
Train for it
Trails near the start about 3.1 miles long, for training runs.
