UACWMA Invasive Challenge 5K
About this race
Join us for the first annual Invasive Challenge 5K, a fun and flexible event supporting invasive species awareness and conservation.
How it works:
• Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) anytime during the event period
• Run, walk, or hike — all paces welcome
• Participate wherever you are
2026 Featured Species:
Russian Olive
What you get:
• Custom 2026 Invasive Challenge medal
• A fun way to support local conservation
Medal Pickup / Shipping:
• Local pickup available by appointment. Contact info@fremontcd.org to arrange.
• Shipping available as an add-on at registration
Your registration helps fund invasive species management and restoration projects throughout the Upper Arkansas region. What to expect: A meaningful way to support conservation
A flexible, accessible event for all fitness levels
A connection to the landscapes you’re helping protect
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Running
UACWMA Invasive Challenge 5K
Event Details: • Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) • Complete anytime between Memorial Day and July 4, 2026 • Run, walk, or hike at your own pace • Submit your results online Registration: • $35 per participant • Optional medal shipping available • Free local pickup option About the Event: Hosted by the Upper Arkansas Cooperative Weed Management Area (UACWMA), this challenge supports invasive species awareness and conservation efforts in our region.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Canon City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 8:13 PM local time (MDT) in Canon City on May 25, 2026 — 14h 32m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — UACWMA Invasive Challenge 5K
UACWMA Invasive Challenge 5K · 10 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica Shideler | 31:25 | 10:08 /mi |
| 2 | Roger Coit | 43:54 | 14:10 /mi |
| 3 | Mykel Kroll | 45:19 | 14:37 /mi |
| 4 | Brittany Pierce | 1:02:15 | 20:05 /mi |
| 5 | Carol Kuisle-Franta | 1:05:00 | 20:58 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Canon City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Canon City 5K Races 3 races
- Canon City Running Calendar 2026 5 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, 6 Canon City events
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