Join us for a day of spooktacular fun at our Run Fur Fun 5k on Saturday, October 24, 2026! 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. 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 thousands of 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
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.
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, ice cream from Blue Bell Ice Cream, complimentary pancake from Snooze A.M Eatery, 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 23rd from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on Odell's winery patio. We encourage you to pick up your items on Friday to avoid long lines on Saturday. If you pick up your items on Friday the 23rd, you will also get a deal for a $5 beer or wine spritz from Odell (valid that day only). Packet pick up will also be available Saturday, October 24th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. The race will start at 10 am.
Parking
Odell's dirt overflow lot and main parking lot is accessible via Buckingham St 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! First Place Winners will be announced after awards and top 3 Winners will be announced via social media following the event. 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.
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 Saturday, October 24, 2026! 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. 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 thousands of 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
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.
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, ice cream from Blue Bell Ice Cream, complimentary pancake from Snooze A.M Eatery, 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 23rd from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm on Odell's winery patio. We encourage you to pick up your items on Friday to avoid long lines on Saturday. If you pick up your items on Friday the 23rd, you will also get a deal for a $5 beer or wine spritz from Odell (valid that day only). Packet pick up will also be available Saturday, October 24th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. The race will start at 10 am.
Parking
Odell's dirt overflow lot and main parking lot is accessible via Buckingham St 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! First Place Winners will be announced after awards and top 3 Winners will be announced via social media following the event. 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.
Have any questions? Please email Rachel at Rachel.Rasmussen@SavingAnimalsToday.org!
