Newbie to 5k
About this race
Want to start running but don’t know where to start? Want to get back into running and need a plan? The Southern Colorado Runners are hosting an 8-week training clinic designed to help you prepare for the Hot To Trot 5k on September 20 using the Galloway run/walk/run method. We will meet on Saturday mornings at City Park beginning July 25. All are welcome!
We believe sharing the training journey with friends working to achieve a common goal is the best part and makes every run more enjoyable!
This program is designed for people who have never run before or those who have not run recently. We'll help you achieve your goal safely with a gradual and strategic increase to your training mileage. We start Saturday, July 25 with very gentle workouts combining walking and running. Each week the training will gradually increase. You will be provided a training schedule that includes two runs on your own during the week and a group run on Saturday. This training style allows your body time to adapt to running over the 8 weeks of the program as we build to the goal of running a 5k (3.1 miles).
The program will also provide information on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, as well as other areas to help you have a successful race!
What you will Receive
- An 8-week training program.
- Entry into the Southern Colorado Runners Hot to Trot 5k on 9/20.
- One year membership in Southern Colorado Runners organization (https://socorunners.org/)
- A Southern Colorado Runners technical training shirt.
- Positive support, coaching and a fun group to keep you motivated!
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Running
Newbie to 5K
For people new to running or haven't run for awhile.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Pueblo.
Course
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- Pueblo Running Calendar 2026 17 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 18 Pueblo events
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