Southern Colorado Runners welcomes you to the revived Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 8AM. The Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot Race will be held on the last day of the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival . The festival features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies, chilies, chilies! Held downtown along Union Avenue, the festival attracts Pueblo residents as well as people from across the state and around the nation. We are offering 2 races – 5K & 10K. Both races incorporate the beautiful Arkansas River Trail, beginning and ending at Walter’s Brewing Company . We will be running routes that run along the Arkansas River and on the Riverwalk. Registration & Pricing 5K -$35 (early entry through September 5th---$45 beginning September 6th) 10K-$40 (early entry through September 5th---$50 beginning September 6th) All runners who register by September 5, 2026 will be guaranteed: Race shirt with Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot logo and a free
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Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K 2026 — Pueblo, CO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Pueblo, 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
