Mustang Music 5K
About this race
5K DETAILS: The 5K features a chip-timed race designed to show the beauty of the neighborhoods by Kinard Middle School . Enjoy the music along the course provided by the Kinard and Fort Collins High bands. Register before 9/13/26 to get your race packet & t-shirt before the race. Online registration closes 9/20/26.
REVERSE PARADE/FUN RUN DETAILS: Perfect for young children and non-runners, the Reverse Parade is a Fun Run in which participants will walk or run (2 laps) around the Kinard Track. Musical groups will be surrounding the track providing music while YOU parade around them on the track! Entry includes a short-sleeved tech t-shirt (parents of very young children are welcome to run with their child on the track).
IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Bird Registration ends Sept 13th, 2026 at 11:59 PM
** FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPT 13TH, T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE 2 TO 3 WEEKS AFTER RACE**
Online Registration ends Sep. 20th, 2026 at 11:59 PM
On-site registration available race day, Oct 3rd, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM
Mustang Music ZEROK: Not a runner? Can't attend in person? Just want the shirt and to support the band? Well, you can do this from home or even out-of-state by signing up for the ZEROK! This entry includes a shirt and all proceeds go to the band, but you don’t have to lift a foot! **Must be able to pick up shirt at Kinard Middle School.**
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Prizes awarded by category. The 5K features a chip-timed race through the neighborhoods near Kinard Middle School. Enjoy the music along the course provided by the Kinard and Fort Collins High bands.
Kids Reverse Parade/Fun Run
For kids ages 10 and under. Perfect for children under 10 and non-runners, the Reverse Parade is a Fun Run in which participants will walk or run (2 laps) around the Kinard Track. Musical groups will surround the track providing music while the kids parade around them! Entry includes a short-sleeved tech t-shirt (parents of very young children are welcome to run with their child on the track).
Mustang Music ZEROK: Non-Participant T-Shirt Only
Mustang Music ZEROK: Not a runner? Can't attend in person? Just want the shirt and to support the band? Well you can do this from home or even out-of-state by signing up for the ZEROK! This entry includes a shirt and all proceeds go to the band, but you don’t have to lift a foot! **Must be able to pick up shirt in Fort Collins.**
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fort Collins.
About Fort Collins
Mustang Music 5K takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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