Friday, August 7th, 2026 Jane Welzel Mountain Ave Mile Faster than Flat - point-to-point, slightly downhill mile on Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, CO. Featuring multiple race waves: Mountain Avenue Mile Waves (start times will be announced in June): Kids MILE (12 & Under) Walk MILE YOUTH MILE: Middle School & High School (ages 12-18) PUSHRIM MILE OPEN MILE (ages 18-39) *“Beauty & Beast” – Masters 40+ MILE *Elite Women's MILE *Elite Men's MILE *Races with cash prize purse. Saturday August 8, 2026 Human Race Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k 6:30 am - Half Marathon Start 7:15 am - 10k Start 7:30 am - 5k Start
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 7.
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
