Join us for a day of spooktacular fun at our Run Fur Fun 5k on October 18, 2025! Our Run Fur Fun 5k starts and ends at Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins. Don't forget to wear a costume for the costume contest, enjoy the eclectic tunes of The Sugar Britches, and have lots of fun with fellow animal-and beer-loving racers. Members of NOCO Clown Club will be there making balloon animals for the youngsters and young at heart. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun as well!
All proceeds from this race benefit Animal Friends Alliance and the more than 13,000 cats and dogs we help each year.
Tickets are on sale now! Early bird discounts now through September 30! Don't miss out on this frightfully good time for a great cause!
Categories
Timed: Includes race bib with official time and opportunity to win an award
Fun Run: For people 12 and older who don't want an official time. Best suited for people walking and non-competitive runners
Kids Fun Run: For kids 12 and younger who don't want an official time
What's Included
Besides access to all the fun, festivities, and live music, each registration (Timed and Fun Run) includes a race t-shirt (while supplies last), sticker, race bag, and complimentary pancake from Snooze and beer from Odell (21+).
Course
The 5K down-and-back course kicks off just west of Odell’s entrance and winds along the scenic Poudre Trail, offering beautiful views running along the Cache la Poudre River. There will also be water stations at the turnaround point and finish line back at Odell. (Map below)
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will be available Friday, October 17th from 4 pm - 7 pm in Odell's middle parking lot between their brewery and winery. We encourage you to pick up your items on Friday to avoid long lines on Saturday. Packet pick up will also be available Saturday, October 18th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. The race will start at 10 am.
Parking
Odell's parking lot is accessible via Buckingham St along a dirt road but not via the main entrance. Parking is limited - carpooling is suggested. E Lincoln Ave between Willow St. and S Lemay Ave will be closed to all traffic. Please see the parking map below for suggested parking areas.
Costume Contest
Visit the Dellenbach booth before the race begins (8:30 am - 10 am) to enter the costume contest! Winners will be announced after awards. The categories are "Best Individual Costume," "Best Dog Costume," "Best Canine & Human Duo," and "Best Group Costume." Anyone is welcome to participate in two categories each.
Timeline
Friday, Oct 17
4 pm - 7 pm: packet pick up in Odell's middle parking lot
Saturday, Oct 18
8:30 am - 9:30 am: packet pick up and day-of registrations
8:30 am: Costume contest entries open at Dellenbach booth
9 am: The Sugar Britches start playing
10 am: Costume contest entries close
10 am: Timed runners start time
10:05 am: Fun Run runners start time
10:15 am: Snooze starts filpping pancakes
11 am: The Sugar Britches stop playing
11 am: Awards start
11:30 am: Costume Contest winners announced
12 pm: Event ends (feel free to stay and enjoy more beers and food!)
The non-binary category is for those who don't feel the male or female category fits them. We believe trans women are women, and trans men are men, and that all participants should choose their race category based on their own determination of what is best for them.
Have any questions? Please email Rachel at Rachel.Rasmussen@SavingAnimalsToday.org!
About This Event
Join us for a day of spooktacular fun at our Run Fur Fun 5k on October 18, 2025! Our Run Fur Fun 5k starts and ends at Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins. Don't forget to wear a costume for the costume contest, enjoy the eclectic tunes of The Sugar Britches, and have lots of fun with fellow animal-and beer-loving racers. Members of NOCO Clown Club will be there making balloon animals for the youngsters and young at heart. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun as well!
All proceeds from this race benefit Animal Friends Alliance and the more than 13,000 cats and dogs we help each year.
Tickets are on sale now! Early bird discounts now through September 30! Don't miss out on this frightfully good time for a great cause!
Categories
Timed: Includes race bib with official time and opportunity to win an award
Fun Run: For people 12 and older who don't want an official time. Best suited for people walking and non-competitive runners
Kids Fun Run: For kids 12 and younger who don't want an official time
What's Included
Besides access to all the fun, festivities, and live music, each registration (Timed and Fun Run) includes a race t-shirt (while supplies last), sticker, race bag, and complimentary pancake from Snooze and beer from Odell (21+).
Course
The 5K down-and-back course kicks off just west of Odell’s entrance and winds along the scenic Poudre Trail, offering beautiful views running along the Cache la Poudre River. There will also be water stations at the turnaround point and finish line back at Odell. (Map below)
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will be available Friday, October 17th from 4 pm - 7 pm in Odell's middle parking lot between their brewery and winery. We encourage you to pick up your items on Friday to avoid long lines on Saturday. Packet pick up will also be available Saturday, October 18th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. The race will start at 10 am.
Parking
Odell's parking lot is accessible via Buckingham St along a dirt road but not via the main entrance. Parking is limited - carpooling is suggested. E Lincoln Ave between Willow St. and S Lemay Ave will be closed to all traffic. Please see the parking map below for suggested parking areas.
Costume Contest
Visit the Dellenbach booth before the race begins (8:30 am - 10 am) to enter the costume contest! Winners will be announced after awards. The categories are "Best Individual Costume," "Best Dog Costume," "Best Canine & Human Duo," and "Best Group Costume." Anyone is welcome to participate in two categories each.
Timeline
Friday, Oct 17
4 pm - 7 pm: packet pick up in Odell's middle parking lot
Saturday, Oct 18
8:30 am - 9:30 am: packet pick up and day-of registrations
8:30 am: Costume contest entries open at Dellenbach booth
9 am: The Sugar Britches start playing
10 am: Costume contest entries close
10 am: Timed runners start time
10:05 am: Fun Run runners start time
10:15 am: Snooze starts filpping pancakes
11 am: The Sugar Britches stop playing
11 am: Awards start
11:30 am: Costume Contest winners announced
12 pm: Event ends (feel free to stay and enjoy more beers and food!)
The non-binary category is for those who don't feel the male or female category fits them. We believe trans women are women, and trans men are men, and that all participants should choose their race category based on their own determination of what is best for them.
Have any questions? Please email Rachel at Rachel.Rasmussen@SavingAnimalsToday.org!
