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DATE

Dec 19, 2026

LOCATION

Front Range Community College
Ft. Collins, CO

KIDS 1-MILE START

10:00 AM

KIDS COURSE

REGISTER

AGES 12 & UNDER

10:00 am – Saturday, December 19, 2026
Front Range Community College  |  Fort Collins

LITTLE LEGS. BIG HOLIDAY ENERGY!

A whole mile just for the kids. Big smiles, little sneakers, holiday sweaters and a finish line that’s all theirs.

Run it fast. Walk it slow. Hold someone’s hand the whole way. Every kid gets their moment at the finish line.

KIDS 1-MILE COURSE

One whole mile of holiday fun. Just for the kids!

START+FINISH:
Front Range Community College
4616 S Shields Street, Fort Collins, CO 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Kids 1-Mile starts and finishes at Front Range Community College, following a neighborhood route through beautiful Clarendon Hills.

Little speedsters, first-time races, and barely able to walk tots are all invited to participate in the kids 1-mile. First race? No problem. This is a fun, untimed mile for runners, walkers and little ones who might need a hand to hold on to.

Ugly sweaters, Santa hats and festive outfits encouraged!

REGISTER YOUR KIDDO

ONE MILE. ALL THE SMILES.

Every kid gets a finish line. Every finisher gets a medal.

THE SCOOP

  • Distance: 1 mile

  • Start: 10:00 AM

  • Ages: 12 & under

  • Timing:  Untimed and non-competitive

  • Parents: Welcome to run or walk alongside younger children

  • Finish: A holiday ornament finisher medal for every child who completes the mile

No racing experience required. Just show up ready for a little holiday adventure.

2025 Medal Design

New 2026 designs coming soon!

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

PARENTS, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO REGISTER?
Yes! Every participating child in the Sweaty Sweater Kids 1-Mile needs to be registered and have a race bib.

CAN I RUN OR WALK WITH MY CHILD?
Absolutely. Parents and guardians are welcome to accompany younger children at no additional charge.

IS THE KIDS MILE TIMED?
Nope! This is all about movement, confidence and fun. There are no official times or competitive awards.

DOES EVERY CHILD GET A MEDAL?
Yes! Every Kids 1-Mile finisher receives a holiday ornament finisher medal.

CAN MY CHILD DO BOTH THE 5K AND KIDS 1-MILE?
Yes! Kids can register for both events. The 5K starts at 9:00 AM and the Kids 1-Mile starts at 10:00 AM, so make sure there’s enough time to finish the 5K before the mile begins. Separate registration is required for each event.

WHERE DO WE PICK UP THE RACE BIB?
See our Race Day page for packet pickup times, locations and parking information.