Frank Shorter Track Classic – Longmont, CO 2026

Date
May 3, 2026
Location
Longmont, CO
Venue
8989 Niwot Rd
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $50.00
Events
800m - 12 & under, 1-Mile - 12 & under, 800m & 1-Mile - 12 & Under, 800m - 13 to 19 years, 1-Mile - 13 to 19 years, 5,000m - 13 to 19 years
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Entry fees for the Frank Shorter Track Classic range from $10 to $50, making it an accessible option for runners at all levels. Held in Longmont, Colorado on May 3, 2026, the event takes place at 8989 Niwot Rd and features three distances: 800M, 1 Mile, and 5000M. The race typically starts at 9:00 AM, giving you a morning window to complete your effort. Whether you're targeting a shorter track effort or pushing the 5K distance, this classic event offers flexibility in event selection. The venue location and multiple distance options make it easy to fit into your race calendar while training or preparing for larger competitions.

From the Race Organizer
The Frank Shorter Track Classic is a track meet honoring one of America's greatest ever distance athletes, Frank Shorter. Every year we will celebrate Frank's career, his devotion to the sport of running, and promotion of health and fitness, while also acknowledging a different Boulder Olympian every year. This meet is for middle distance and distance runners, that will be conducted similarly to the BMC (British Milers Club) meets. This meet will be held at Niwot High School. MEET 1 - SUNDAY, MAY 3 EVENTS - 800m, 1-Mile, 5,000m ADDITIONAL NOTES: There are NO age restrictions or time standards to enter (except for the 5,000m). All athletes will be placed in heats with other athletes that have recorded similar times. Heats will run from slowest times to fastest times. Please Note: Our final timetable for both meets, is determined by how many registrations we get. A rough timetable for each events starting time, with the slowest wave going first, is: 800m at 9:00am/ 1-Mile at 10:00am/ 5,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Frank Shorter Track Classic – Longmont, CO 2026?

Frank Shorter Track Classic – Longmont, CO 2026 takes place on May 3, 2026. The race is held in Longmont, Colorado.

Where is Frank Shorter Track Classic – Longmont, CO 2026 held?

Frank Shorter Track Classic – Longmont, CO 2026 is held at 8989 Niwot Rd in Longmont, Colorado.

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