Strawberry Shortcut

United States flag Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

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Date 21 Jun, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $25.00 – $40.00
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Strawberry Shortcut

About the event

The Strawberry Shortcut is entering its 50th year! Held during Strawberry Days, the Strawberry Shortcut offers a 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run. The race welcomes participants ranging from competitive runners, to those just looking to try something new. The Shortcut is a long-standing Glenwood Springs tradition and a great way to get active in the fresh mountain air.

There are cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for men's and women's overall winners for the 5K and 10K race.

 

Discounts and Early Registration

Early Bird Registration opens on May 1st, 2026. Registration is available online until June 16th at 4pm. Participants can also register in person at the Bank of Colorado on a TBD date and on race day. Register online before June 1st for Early Bird pricing! Early Bird pricing ends June 1st at midnight. 

Individuals that sign up for all three races (10K, Willey 5K, Nancy Mile) get a $25 discount at checkout! 

Races offered

21Jun

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$40.00
21Jun

Willey Coyote 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$40.00
21Jun

Nancy Reinisch Mile

Running

Distance
1 Miles
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
$25.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for June in Glenwood Springs.

Temperature11.6° / 26.6°
Feels like9.2° / 23.3°
Sunshine hours13h 26m
Rainfall1.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity47.2%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:42
Sunset20:37

About Glenwood Springs

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Glenwood Springs is located in the western half of Colorado, United States of America, right where the south central, Front Range, and northwestern regions meet. It is in Garfield County roughly halfway between Vail and Aspen. Resting at about the same elevation as Denver, Glenwood Springs is famous for its hot springs pool.

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