Spirit of the Valley 5k

About the Event

Helping to Heal! The 13th Annual Spirit of the Valley Run, Walk 'N Roll 1K and 5K timed races are set for Saturday September 13, 2025. Runners, walkers and rollers are all welcome for a great morning of competition, fun, food, and rock ‘n roll. The race will benefit two local organizations - the VA Recreational Therapy Program on the Western Slope and Hilltop's Latimer House.

The race starts and ends at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, at the corner of 27 ½ Rd. and Cortland Ave., followed by live rock ‘n roll music.

A sack brunch will be served to all participants and volunteers. Additional meal tickets are $7 and are available at the door.

Vetted and trained childcare is available at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church on a donation basis.

If you want to participate but don't want to walk, run, or roll we welcome your sponsorship!

VA Recreational Therapy Program

The VA Recreational Therapy Program is not tax funded and relies solely on donations. The therapy program introduces local disabled vets to community recreational programs- fishing, kayaking, biking, etc. This money used goes directly back into our community- whether it’s a swimming lesson at OM pool, bike equipment from a local bike shop, or fishing at one of our lakes.

Latimer House

Hilltop's Latimer House helps those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault move from crisis to confidence. Latimer House provides intimate partner violence and sexual assault services for anyone in Western Colorado including Mesa, Montrose, Delta and Ouray Counties. They offer emergency safe houses, advocacy, and 24 hour crisis lines.

Races Offered

1K Roll

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1K Roll

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09:00

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$10.00

1K Run

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1K Run

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09:00

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$10.00

5K Roll

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K Roll

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$25.00

5k Run

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Grand Junction.

thermostat Temperature

13.1° / 29.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.4° / 26.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

34.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:55

nightlight Sunset

19:20

About Grand Junction

Learn more about the host city, Grand Junction.

Graced by red rock mesas, Grand Junction is a vital part of Colorado's Wine Country. The city lies on the Colorado River at the foot of Grand Mesa, Mount Garfield, and Colorado National Monument. With a population of about 69,000, Grand Junction is the most populous city in the western half of the U.S. state of Colorado and the seat of Mesa County.