If you prefer paper registration and fundraising forms, contact our office.

Go to the 5k webpage to create a fundraising page or to register to run the 5k.

EVENT DETAILS

📍 Location – Two Rivers Park

📅 Date – May 17, 2026
2 p.m. Registration
3 p.m. 5k start
3:30 – 5:30 Music

The Run Pray 5K is designed with students at the center—giving them a chance to step forward, invite others into their story, and help raise support for meaningful experiences like camps and other events through Northwestern Colorado Youth For Christ.

This event is also an open door for students from local churches and youth groups to participate and fundraise for their own Christian events, trips, and camps—making it a shared effort across our community to invest in young people.

It’s not just for runners. Whether you walk, join the prayer journey for students across our valley, or simply come to enjoy the music and community, you are helping create a space where students are seen, supported, and encouraged in their faith.

When a community shows up for its young people, it shapes lives in lasting ways!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Live music from Alexis
BBQ & tacos
Prayer gathering
Lawn games & community fun
Adventure challenge for the bold

This event is designed for everyone in the community, whether you run, walk, or simply come to enjoy the atmosphere.

HOW FUNDRAISING WORKS

Participants invite friends and family to sponsor them as they run or walk.

Sponsors can:

Give Online
Donate through our website and include the runner’s name in the Dedication field.

Pledge a Gift
Sponsors may also pledge support and fulfill their gift later.

Funds help support:

Youth ministry events
Student retreats and trips
Outreach to teenagers across Northwestern Colorado

WHO SHOULD COME?

Everyone.

You can:

Run the 5K
Walk the fun loop
Cheer on students
Enjoy music and food
Prayer walk the course considering local issues

Even if you don’t run, there’s a place for you.

If you prefer paper registration and fundraising forms, contact our office.

Go to the 5k webpage to create a fundraising page or to register to run the 5k.

Webpage

FAQ

Is this the same as the old Run For Youth?
Yes and no.
YES – It is a fundraiser that young people are encouraged to use to fundraise their costs for attending YFC or their local church youth events/camps/trips.
NO – This is only a 5k race.

When can I pick up my fundraising packet?
Fundraising Packet will become available April 7. You may fundraise beginning April 7 up to registration when you will turn in your fundraising packet. All sponsors can give a “lump sum,” which they may choose to be contacted later or pay upon request.

The fundraising plan
50% of the funds raised will go to YFC.
The other 50% may be designated:
– For use to cover the cost of a Christian camp, mission trip, or other Christian Event.
– To benefit a local Christian School ’s general fund.

Can I support family/friends as they run?
Yes! You are welcome to come cheer participants or join us in any of the other festivities!

Can my business get involved?
Yes! There are many ways your company can be a part of this event. Check out our sponsorship page here.

Can I help with planning?
Thanks for your interest in helping! We’d love to have you on our planning committee. Please contact our office at 970-945-7552.

Can I just come for the party?
Absolutely! Come enjoy the band Alexis, food trucks, interactive prayer journey, chalk art, photo ops, the iconic Two Rivers trail and more. Be sure to cheer on any friends you have running!

Do you need any volunteers?
Yes, we can always use more volunteers. This is a large annual event, and it takes a lot of people to make it happen. If you’d like to volunteer, please email us.

Rules
All Pets must be leashed and at the back end of the 5k.
No Scooters, Bikes, or other recreational wheels.
No one may run/walk/jog for you.
Funds raised cannot be transferred to another person.
You must use the funds during this current year.