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Health and Exercise Science Homecoming 5K Race

Homecoming 2020 Thank you so much for making our 40th Annual Homecoming 5K Race a success!

We had over HALF the states represented our first virtual 5K, and even had an alumni run it in another country! Shout out to London, U.K. for repping the Ram spirit.
Thank you for making our (stay)homecoming so special. We will have more highlights for you throughout the week.
If you’d still like to run , we are still selling shirts, and we have a link where you can still donate separately to our FitCancer beneficiary.

Get your 40th Annual Homecoming 5K Shirt in our HES Store and donate to FitCancer directly through their giving page.

Make sure you are following our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more race highlights and recap!

Get your race shirts here

Prize Winners

Announcing our “Best of” Prize Winners

Most Inspirational Story

Ben Fogelberg

Ben sent us this image, letting us know he is a cancer survivor and just two months our of surgery. He says he is thrilled to be alive and supporting FitCancer in this year’s race! Congratulations Ben!

 

Best Costume

Jocie Bradford and Jillian

Jocie Bradford ran the race in 59 minutes with Jillian this year. Congratulations to our favorite Jedi and Sith masters!

Best Costume - Darth Vader

Best CSU Gear

Jo Riley and her family and their Homecoming Mum

Congratulations to Jo Riley and her family! She ran the race with her CSU Homecoming Mum, a handmade mum that reflects the tradition in Texas to give a mum to your homecoming sweetheart. What started as original mums has turned into a long-honored tradition of making large, colorful and elaborate mums by hand, sometimes so big they run down to the floor when pinned on your shirt! Thanks for all your work and sharing your mum and your family with us!

Best Family

The O’Brien Family

The O’Brien’s gathered alumni, parents and friends (even furry ones!) to run the race as a team. Thanks for participating with us this year!

Best Family

5K Routes Public Race Routes in Fort Collins

Not sure where to race in Fort Collins? Here are some public routes to try!

Remember to keep track of your local ordinances about group running and public spaces before making your 5K plans. Be safe out there Rams!

CSU Vet Route

A race route around the scenic South Campus

Pros:

  • Ample risk-free parking and bus station near start/finish
  • Close to CSU campus
  • Minimal traffic interaction

Cons:

  • Can smell… “fertilizery”
  • Crossing Centre Street and Research Blvd at the traffic light
  • Must avoid the CSU Vet School operations – please stay in public spaces
CSU Vet Route

Roland Moore Park Route

A gorgeous fall tour around the popular Roland Moore Park

Pros:

  • Risk-free parking and bus station near start/finish
  • Mostly on bike trails and in residential neighborhoods
  • No traffic interactions, such as crossing roads or intersections

Cons:

  • Higher chance of wrong turns and more directions
  • Residential neighborhoods may have more foot traffic
  • Events at the park limit parking availability
Roland Moore Park Route

Spring Park Route

Another great option for running around the scenic South Campus

Pros:

  • Risk-free parking and bus station near start/finish
  • Mostly on bike trails and side roads
  • Minimal traffic interactions, such as crossing roads or intersections
  • Close to CSU campus

Cons:

  • Two crossings at Remington
  • Events at the park limit parking availability
  • Must avoid the CSU Vet School operations – please stay in public spaces
Spring Park Route

Spring Canyon Park Route

A great outdoor run for those who love natural areas

Pros:

  • Risk-free parking and bus station near start/finish
  • Mostly on bike trails and residential roads
  • Minimal traffic interactions, such as crossing roads or intersections (one crosswalk)

Cons:

  • Residential neighborhoods may have more foot traffic
  • Events at the park limit parking availability

Spring Canyon Park Route
Race Times

Here are our top ten runners of the year! Can you beat their times?

You can find our full list of submitted times here. This spreadsheet is updated periodically. 

 

Due to self submission – there are no prizes based on times – only bragging rights. 
Name of Runner Race Time
Lars Mitchel 15:47:00
Chris Rom 17:33:00
Phillip Soncasie 18:08:00
Ross Powers 18:47:00
Jared Ingalls 20:54:00
Pablo Pinedo 21:32:00
Matthew Markham 21:53:00
Jack Kearny 22:30:00
Anya Kaplan-Hartnett 23:00:00
Matt Sestrick 23:15:00

Our Benefactors FitCancer

The Physical Activity for Treatment and Prevention Lab (PATP) in the Health and Exercise Science Department at CSU is enrolling cancer survivors in an online exercise program. The Fitness Therapy for Cancer (Fit Cancer) Program is a supportive group-based exercise program designed for cancer survivors at any phase of the cancer journey, including those who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from the treatment process.

The program includes individualized assessments, and group-based classes that incorporate cardio, strength, and flexibility exercises lead by an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist – all delivered live, virtually! Education, discussion, and additional resources to support long-term, independent physical activity are also provided.

If you, a friend or loved one would like to participate, or if you have questions, please contact the PATP lab at patplab@colostate.edu or (970) 491-4653.

 

Sign up now for the next open session!
FitCancer Current Group Photo

Thank You Our Generous Donors of 2020

The Homecoming 5K Race truly is a community event and we couldn’t do it without our dedicated community sponsors. Thank you again!

Gold Level Sponsors ($5000)

Youth Sport Camps

Remax Alliance

Bronze Level Sponsors ($1000)

First Watch

CSU Bookstore

Individual Donors ($1000)

Bill and Jan Beitz

Barry Braun

Jessica and Andrew A. Wright

Ren and Sharon Jensen