Chile & Frijole Hot to Trot 5K & 10K

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 entry into the Chile & Frijole Festival. Awards Overall winners for each race will be recognized for their impressive achievement. Age group medals will be awarded for first 3 places in 10-year increments. Finisher Medals for the first 350 registered participants to cross the finish line!!!! Course Description (course maps below not to scale): ‍♂️ 5K & 10K Course Overview Both courses are primarily flat and fast, with the Main Street Bridge serving as the main climb. After cresting the bridge, runners descend toward Pueblo’s scenic Arkansas River Trail. ‍♂️ 5K Course Description Begin at the Walter’s Brewing Company Run up and over the Main Street Bridge Drop down onto the Arkansas River Trail Turn toward Lake Runyon, following the west side of the lake Be directed north along Phelps Creek Cross Fay’s Crossing Bridge Enter the Riverwalk of Pueblo Finish back at the Walter’s Brewing Company, the official start/finish area ‍