Please join us for the kick-off year of the FCRC's Fort Collins Running Summit. This will take place on Saturday, August 8th in conjunction with the Choice City Running Festival. Hear from both local speakers and others around the country discussing the love of the sport (of running). Speakers include: Kara Goucher | Long-distance runner, Olympic medalist, author, TV commentator Dr. Ray Browning | Ironman Elite, retired CSU faculty member and part of the development of modern carbon-plated racing shoes and Nike’s Breaking2 project Brittany Charboneau | Pro runner and comedian from Denver on team North Face Craig Depperschmidt | Local physical therapist specializing in the treatment and prevention of running-related injuries It will take place at the Translational Medicine Institute at CSU. The event will take place from 12:00pm - 5:00pm and tickets include lunch. Also, FCRC members will automatically receive a $30 discount on the entry fee. Not a club member? Join today!
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Fort Collins Running Summit 2026 — Fort Collins, CO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fort Collins, CO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
