Event Description

Mike the Headless Chicken 5K
Saturday, May 31 | Race Starts at 8:00 AM
Fruita Civic Center Park & Pavilion – 325 E Aspen St., Fruita, CO 81521

Start your festival day with a race that’s anything but ordinary. Whether you're sprinting, jogging, or walking in costume, the Mike the Headless Chicken 5K is the perfect way to kick off one of Fruita’s quirkiest and most beloved events.

The 5K run/walk begins promptly at 9:00 AM, but the fun starts earlier!
Packet Pickup:

Friday, May 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Saturday, May 31 | 7:00–8:30 AM
All at the Fruita Civic Center Park & Pavilion
Registration:

Pre-register online or in person by Thursday, May 30 at 5:00 PM – $30
Race Day Registration reopens Saturday, 7:00–8:30 AM – $35
(Register online or in person before we cut off registration at 8:30 AM sharp!)