Sunrise Stampede

About the Event

The 41st annual Sunrise Stampede is right around the corner—and you won’t want to miss this legendary back-to-school tradition! Join us the weekend before school starts for a fun, family-friendly morning packed with community spirit and support for our incredible St. Vrain schools.

5K Run + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk – Great for all ages and paces!
Beautiful Courses – Enjoy our beautiful open space trails in this milestone year.
Back-to-School Kickoff – Reconnect with classmates, teachers, and friends!
Sponsor Alley – Games, giveaways, and activities for the whole family.
School Spirit Challenge – The SVVSD school with the most participants wins a trophy and cash prize!
Prizes for Top Runners – Awards in age categories for the 5K.
Costume Contest - Team and individual winners will receive prizes!

Best of all, proceeds support the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation’s Teacher Innovation Grants, including Special Education and Mental Health grants that empower educators and uplift students.

Grab your family, lace up your sneakers, and be part of this 40-year legacy of fitness, fun, and support for St. Vrain Valley Schools! The first 50 SVVSD students in each race to register are FREE!

Register today and help us make the 41st Sunrise Stampede the biggest and best yet! Register by August 6th at noon in order to receive a race shirt.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (all ages)

Aug 15, 2026

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08:00

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$10.00

FREE 1 MILE ENTRIES: First 50 SVVSD Students to enter!!!

Aug 15, 2026

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$0.00

FREE 5K ENTRIES: First 50 SVVSD Students to enter!!!

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$0.00

5k Run/Walk

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$25.00

SVVSD Student 5K

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Longmont.

thermostat Temperature

14.0° / 29.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.9° / 28.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

55.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:12

nightlight Sunset

19:54

About Longmont

Learn more about the host city, Longmont.

Longmont is a city of about 100,000 in North Central Colorado. The city lies in Boulder and Weld counties 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of the Denver.