Abilities 5k

Join us on 09/28/2025

(race date estimated)

Abilities 5k Race Description

The Abilities 5k is a community event that raises support and awareness for people with disabilities in our community, while highlighting the ABILITIES of these individuals. We are committed to bringing a life-giving, family atmosphere to Northern Colorado and the surrounding areas.

We want to give back in a tangible way to organizations and people we see supporting and serving this wonderful population, while having an enjoyable time of community and encouraging a healthy atmosphere together. This year’s beneficiaries will be Respite Care of Fort Collins and Hearts & Horses.  We look forward to seeing you and your friends/ family at the starting line and giving back TOGETHER to a wonderful cause!

 

COSTUME CONTEST:
Age groups 0-13, 14-21, 22+
*Most Original Costume 
*Best Superhero Costume
*Best Disney Costume

 

5k Age group winners:

0-12, 13-18, 19-35, 36-49, 50+ 

1 Mile Participation

 

Participants may check-In, get information and pick up goodie bags from 7:30-8:15 am at the race start. RACE STARTS AT 8:30. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runner as
well as the top male and female in each age group.

 

FEES: $40.00 per person

$45.00 for any participant doing the course with a person with a disability
REGISTRATION: drop off at Elevate Chiropractic. You can also register online at:
* all registrations include official shirt and goodie bag. 
*Please make all checks payable to Abilites 5K

 

FOR THOSE USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: 5K starts and finishes at the fire pits located at the Front Range Village Shopping center. The pits are located Mary's Mountain Cookies and First Tech Credit Union.
Bus Route options: Route #16, Stop #1360


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    Abilities 5k Where & When

  • Location: Fort Collins, CO 80525
  • Race Date: 2019/09/28 08:30:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • Race Participant
    • 1 mile walker


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Great way to have Fun and give back

Love being a part of this race. It is a great way to have fun with the family, while also giving back to a great cause. Great time of year for a 5k!

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Review On:2018-08-09 16:22:40
Great way to have Fun and give back

Love being a part of this race. It is a great way to have fun with the family, while also giving back to a great cause. Great time of year for a 5k!

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Fort Collins, CO Weather

Abilities 5k weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of September 28th, Fort Collins, CO can expect temperatures between 40℉ and 62℉ with humidity around 58% and precipitation of 0.04".
    Last year the weather condition was Partly cloudy.
  • Fort Collins, CO current weather
  • Clear 29.4℉ Clear

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