Rendezvous Run for Independence

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 Center (78841 U.S. Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482) Saturday, JULY 4 7:00-8:30 am | Packet pickup and registration at the Gondola Plaza. Parking will not be at the Gondola Plaza. No registration/packet pick-up after 8:30. 9:00 am | Race Start Race Day Shuttle 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. This schedule is subject to change so keep checking back for additional information, ticket prices, and new event protocols. We hope to have more information about this event posted soon!​ This schedule is subject to change so keep checking back for additional information and event protocols.