Sweaty Sweater 5k 2026 — Fort Collins, CO
Course & Travel Notes
The Sweaty Sweater 5k takes place in Fort Collins on December 19th, 2026, with a 9:00 AM start time, so you'll have plenty of daylight after the 7:19 AM sunrise. The venue sits at 5,079 feet elevation, which is something to keep in mind if you're not used to running at altitude. Flying in? Northern Colorado Regional Airport is just 6.6 miles away, making it super convenient. Pack layers for December weather—you're looking at typical highs around 42°F and lows near 21°F, with only about an 18% chance of rain, so you should be in decent shape weather-wise.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 19.
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
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Sweaty Sweater 5k 2026 — Fort Collins, CO?
Sweaty Sweater 5k 2026 — Fort Collins, CO takes place on December 19, 2026. The race is held in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Where is Sweaty Sweater 5k 2026 — Fort Collins, CO held?
Sweaty Sweater 5k 2026 — Fort Collins, CO is held at 4616 S. Shields Street in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Where can I find hotels near Sweaty Sweater 5k 2026 — Fort Collins, CO?
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