Continue your 4th of July celebration and join us in beautiful Winter Park, Colorado Unfiltered, for the Rendezvous Run for Independence 5k Run/Walk. The 5K run/walk starts at the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort and competitors will wind their way down the beautiful Fraser River Trail, through green forests and open valleys, through the Town of Winter Park, and, finishing at the Rendezvous Event Center. The Rendezvous after party will include refreshments, awards, and prize giveaways at Rendezvous Event Center. A Lift shuttle will be running from the Winter Park Transit Center to Winter Park Resort at 7:00 am and 8:00am on race day (July 4, 2026). Hop on The Lift (Hideaway Park Southbound Stop) and catch a free ride to Winter Park Resort or stop for lunch somewhere downtown. Schedule Thursday, JULY 2 12:00-4:00 pm | Packet pick up at Winter Park Information Center ( 78841 U.S. Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482) Friday, July 3 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Packet pick up at Winter Park Information
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Rendezvous Run for Independence 2026 — Winter Park, CO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Winter Park, 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
