36th Annual Fire Hydrant 5K & Expo

Sat, May 30, 2026
United States
Fort Collins
100% asphalt
nocohumane.org
5K
dog-friendly
fundraiser

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Road runs in United States, Fort Collins

Distances

Running
5K
5 km
Start: May 31, 03:00 AM

About

NOCO Humane’s annual dog-friendly 5K and expo in Fort Collins raises funds for homeless pets in northern Colorado. The event includes a scenic front-range course, a pet expo with more than 40 vendors, and fun contests for runners and their pups.

Catering & aid stations

On-course hydration and light snacks provided at the finish; vendors in the expo area offer food and drinks.

Pacers

Paced runs are offered with target times published on the race-day schedule (Renntag für Laufende). Pacers will lead portions of the course and display pacers flags for easy identification—details available at registration and on the event schedule.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Fort Collins

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan40°17°

↑ 07:23

↓ 16:58

Feb41°17°

↑ 06:56

↓ 17:35

Mar52°25°

↑ 07:12

↓ 19:08

Apr60°33°

↑ 06:22

↓ 19:40

May68°43°

↑ 05:44

↓ 20:11

Jun80°53°

↑ 05:30

↓ 20:34

Jul87°60°

↑ 05:43

↓ 20:31

Aug84°58°

↑ 06:12

↓ 19:59

Sep77°51°

↑ 06:42

↓ 19:10

Oct63°38°

↑ 07:12

↓ 18:21

Nov50°27°

↑ 06:48

↓ 16:44

Dec40°19°

↑ 07:18

↓ 16:35

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race bib
Timings (if applicable)

Expo access
Post-race refreshments

FAQ

Is this event dog-friendly?

Yes — the Fire Hydrant 5K & Expo is a dog-friendly event. Dogs on leashes are welcome on course, and there are pet-focused activities and vendors.

What is included in the registration fee?

Registration includes your race bib, timing (if provided), expo access, and post-finish refreshments. Specific inclusions may vary — see the registration form for details.