Mesa Verde Virtual 5K

Description: Get ready to pound some dirt! Join us for a virtual 5K and show your love for Mesa Verde National Park. No travel is required – lace up your shoes, pick your route, and track your run. Every step you take helps support the Mesa Verde Foundation and preserves this incredible treasure. Let's make a difference, one stride at a time!

Course Description: You can complete your race on your own around your home, at the gym on a treadmill in the park– essentially you can participate from anywhere in the world! Our race comes with no time pressure – your pace is individual to you and you will earn your medal for completing whatever your speed. 

Race Details: Complete your virtual 5K between June 14th - June 31st

Race Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

Registration Cost: $40

Timing and Results: No official timing is necessary for Remote Runners®, but you may return to our website with your proof. We accept many forms of proof, as long as we can see you have completed the distance and the time it takes you, we’re happy. Examples include Garmin photos, app screenshots, Fitbit stats, program times, etc. "SUBMIT YOUR RACE TIMES" by logging in under "Manage My Registration".   

Registration Includes: Everyone who participates in the Mesa Verde 5K will receive: 

• Commemorative Finisher’s Medal
• Virtual Race bib for the 5K (virtual participants)
• Certificate of completion
• Remote Runners® Option (aka Virtual run)
• Packets will begin shipping after June 1, 2025
  

How to Participate: 

STEP 1: Register for the event

STEP 2: Run or Walk a 5K (3.1 miles), anywhere in the World.

STEP 3: Log your run/walk/bike via the "Manage my registration" tab above. 

STEP 4: Celebrate! 

Rules:  

• There is no designated start time to complete your run/walk/bike. Run, walk, or bike at your pace and your time between June 14th - June 31st. The virtual event ends on June 31st, 2025.

• All Run packets will be mailed to participants before the start of the race period.
  

• Remember, this is a self-guided run/walk/bike. Stay hydrated, water must be provided by the participant. 

Submit photos of you completing your race on our social media pages and ensure you include the hashtag #MesaVerde5K.

Follow us on Social Media: 

• Facebook – www.facebook.com/mesaverdefoundation  
• Instagram- www.facebook.com/mesaverdefoundation  
  

EARN YOUR REGISTRATION BACK: While the race is an amazing experience itself, it's even better when you have friends join you! Once you sign up, you can refer friends and family to join you.

Here's how it works: 

1) Sign up for the race. Once you complete your registration, you'll receive a unique URL link to share. 

2) Share this unique link with friends and family as often as you'd like.

3) Each time someone signs up through your link, you'll accrue one referral. Earn 10 referrals and get the remainder of your base registration fee credited back. Easy peasy!

• Participate for FREE if you send us 10 referrals