Newbie to 5k

About the Event

Want to start running but don’t know where to start? Want to get back into running and need a plan? The Southern Colorado Runners are hosting an 8-week training clinic designed to help you prepare for the Hot To Trot 5k on September 20 using the Galloway run/walk/run method. We will meet on Saturday mornings at City Park beginning July 25. All are welcome!

We believe sharing the training journey with friends working to achieve a common goal is the best part and makes every run more enjoyable!

This program is designed for people who have never run before or those who have not run recently. We'll help you achieve your goal safely with a gradual and strategic increase to your training mileage. We start Saturday, July 25 with very gentle workouts combining walking and running. Each week the training will gradually increase. You will be provided a training schedule that includes two runs on your own during the week and a group run on Saturday. This training style allows your body time to adapt to running over the 8 weeks of the program as we build to the goal of running a 5k (3.1 miles).

The program will also provide information on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, as well as other areas to help you have a successful race!

What you will Receive

An 8-week training program.
Entry into the Southern Colorado Runners Hot to Trot 5k on 9/20.
One year membership in Southern Colorado Runners organization (https://socorunners.org/)
A Southern Colorado Runners technical training shirt.
Positive support, coaching and a fun group to keep you motivated!

Races Offered

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Pueblo.

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 33.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.4° / 31.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

41.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:48

nightlight Sunset

20:19

About Pueblo

Learn more about the host city, Pueblo.

Pueblo, also known as the Steel City or Home of the Heroes, is a city of about 112,000 people in the Eastern Plains of Colorado. It is on the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek.