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Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K
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Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States View on map
Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026 (America/Denver local time)
Running

About this race

Join the Colorado Ninety-Nines Chapter for our Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K, created to honor women who took flight and never looked back.

This isn’t just a race, it’s a celebration of courage, history, and the future of women in aviation. 

Run, walk, jog, hike,  treadmill or hit the trails from anywhere in the world. Staying active is an important part of being a pilot and supporting mental health. 

Whether you’re a pilot, aviation enthusiast, supporter, or simply someone who loves a good cause, you’re invited to be part of this meaningful event.

Proceeds support the Colorado Ninety-Nines Chapter’s:

  • Aviation scholarships
  • Education and community programs
  • Outreach to future women pilots

When you register, you’re not just logging miles, you’re helping the next generation of women get cleared for takeoff.

Registration Includes:

  • Official Clear for Takeoff race bib
  • Commemorative race shirt
  • Finisher medal 
  • Plus, automatic entry to win a personalized Pink Lift Flight Bag or Women's Airfoil Jacket from Flight Outfitters.

How it works: 

1.     Register for the event

2.     Complete your 5K anytime during the event week

3.     Submit your time

Share your experience using #99sClearForTakeoff

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Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K

Register today and complete your virtual 5K on your own schedule between Monday, July 20th – Sunday, July 27th! Every participant receives an aviation-themed race bib, commemorative shirt, and finisher medal, shipped directly to you. When you register you are automatically entered into a raffle to win either a personalized Pink Lift Flight Bag or Women's Airfoil Jacket from Flight Outfitters. Run, walk, hike, or treadmill and share your journey online—post photos and don't forget to tag us #ClearForTakeoff5K

Jul 20, 2026 5K 3:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Colorado Springs.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 30.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 32.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
17.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
51.1%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 111 Colorado Springs events

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