FCRC is hosting weekly Saturday runs starting at 8:30am, meeting time at 8:15am. These runs will start at different locations each week and once a month the run will be a New Member Run. Below please find the upcoming schedule.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE (through mid-May)
Poudre Trail Run
Location: Starbucks 172 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (College and Walnut)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
Saturday, May 7th, 2022, 8:30am (meet at 8:15am) – NEW MEMBER RUN
Twin Drive-in Trail Run
Location: Park and leave from the Twin Drive-in (2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option.
Route: From the Twin Drive-in lot (in front of the west screen), head east on Dixon Canyon Rd to Maxwell Natural Area then take the trail for 1.25 miles or 2.75 miles then return. For a longer run, continue down the trail or do a loop around
Dixon Reservoir.
After the run (optional): Coffee and/or breakfast at “Cups Community Coffee” – Dine In, Patio. 1033 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Saturday, May 14th, 2022, 8:30am (meet at 8:15am)
Fire Station Spring Creek Trail Run
Location: Parking lot beside Fire Station 3 (2000 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80525)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option.
Route: From the parking lot beside the fire station, head east on Spring Creek Trail for 1.5 miles or 3 miles then return. For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and/or breakfast at Whole Foods coffee bar and eating area walking distance from the start of the run. 2201 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
Saturday, May 21st, 2022, 8:30am (meet at 8:15am)
Canal Access Trail Run
Location: Starbucks (middle of the parking lot) 1850 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option (or more). Run along the Canal Access Rd. on the south side of the canal.
Route: From the parking lot, go behind King Soopers and enter the trail. Turn right (heading east) on the canal trail. At 1.5 miles the tail is halfway down Lindenmeir Lake (on the right side) and 3.0 mile at N Timberline Rd. For a longer run,
continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast. There are several options in the shopping mall. Starbucks, Firehouse Subs, Pobre Panchos (Mexican) and (Elevated Sandwiches) South across E Willox Ln.
PAST RUNS:
Date: January 8, 2022, 8:15am
Name: Spring Park Run (FCRC New Member Run)
Location: 2000 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Meet at Spring Park parking lot next to the fire station just east of College Avenue
Run: 3 and 6 mile options, out and back east along the Spring Creek trail. Breakfast / Coffee location TBD
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Date: January 15, 2022, 8:15am
Name: Nature Area Loop Run
Location: Jessup Farm 1933 Jessup Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Run: 3 and 6 mile options, loop through nature reserve. Breakfast/Coffee at Bindle Coffee
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Date: January 22, 2022, 8:15am
Name: Poudre Trail Run
Location: 1101 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Run: Head down Lincoln to the trail, head south 3 and 6 mile options, Breakfast/Coffee at Back Porch Cafe
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 8:15 am
Canal Access Trail Run:
Location: Starbucks (middle of the parking lot) 1850 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option (or more). Run along the Canal Access Rd. on the south side of the canal.
Route: From the parking lot, go behind King Soopers and enter the trail. Turn right (heading east) on the canal trail. At 1.5 miles the tail is halfway down Lindenmeir Lake (on the right side) and 3.0 mile at N Timberline Rd. For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast. There are several options in the shopping mall. Starbucks, Firehouse Subs, Pobre Panchos (Mexican) and (Elevated Sandwiches) South across E Willox Ln.
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Date: Saturday February 5, 2022
Time: 8:15 am
South Power Trail Run: FCRC New Members run and all runners welcome to join us.
Location: Parking lot in front of Starbucks 2601 S Lemay Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option.
Route: From the parking lot, head east on E Drake for 0.8 miles then turn right on the power trail and head south. At 1.7 miles the tail crosses E Horsetooth and 3.0 mile just after crossing E Harmony. For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast at Rise beside Starbucks in the same mall.
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Date: Saturday February 12, 2022
Time: 8:15 am
Ross Natural Area Spring Trail Run:
Location: Summitview Church North Parking (across the street from the church at W Drake & Dunbar Ave) 1600-1672 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile options.
Route: From the parking lot, enter the Spring Creek Trail heading south. At 1.7 miles “Mountain Bike Skills park) is on the left and pond on your right and 3.0 mile just after crossing W County Rd 38E (Spring Creek turns into Fossil Creek trail). For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast at Gibs Authentic New York Style Bagels. Mall at Drake & Shields, just down the street (east on Drake) from the church parking lot. 2531 S. Shields St. #2E, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Date: Saturday February 19, 2022
Time: 8:15 am
Fire Station Spring Creek Trail Run: ALL runners welcome to join us (varying paces)
Location: Parking lot beside Fire Station 3 (2000 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80525)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option
Route: From the parking lot beside the fire station, head east on Spring Creek Trail for 1.5 miles or 3 miles then return. For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast at Whole Foods coffee bar and eating area walking distance from the start of the run. 2201 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Date: Saturday February 26, 2022
Time: 8:15 am
Jessup Farm / CSU Environmental Trail Run: ALL runners welcome to join us (varying paces)
Location: Parking lot beside Bindle Coffee @ Jessup Farm (1933 Jessup Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a nature loop. 4 miles with option to add miles.
Route: Map provided: Start at Jessup Farm parking lot “Bindle Coffee”. Pick up the trail out of the parking lot (east) and follows the trail between the houses and the railroad tracks. At the first pond 1.17 miles (right hand side), take a left over the railway tracks (see water treatment plant left) to the entrance of the CSU Environmental Leaner Center. Take the Wilcox trail loop and then head back the same way to Jessup Farm. Total distance is 4 miles. Option to add miles by heading further east on the main trail parallel to train tracks.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast at Bindle Coffee and meet at the firepit
Saturday March 12, 2022, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
Mason Trail Run @ Peace, Love and Little Donuts: FCRC Saturday Run, all runners welcome to join
Location: Peace, Love and Little Donuts 632 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option
Route: Start and finish at Peace, Love and Little Donuts. Head west on W Laurel for one block and turn left on Mason St. for one block. Pick up the start of the Mason trail. Run out and back for 3 or 6 miles or longer. We will run in pace and distance groups.
After the run (optional): Donuts and Coffee at Peace, Love and Little Donuts
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Saturday March 19, 2022, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
West Poudre Trail Run @ Me Oh My Pie: FCRC Saturday Run, all runners welcome to join us
Location: Me Oh My Pie 3310 W County Rd 54G, Laporte, CO 80535
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option.
Route: Start and finish at Me Oh My Pie Café. Head west on the sidewalk of US 287 for two blocks. Pick up the Poudre trail in front of the Poudre middle school. Head west on the Poudre trail. Out and back for 3 or 6 miles or longer. We will run in pace and distance groups.
After the run (optional): Coffee and or breakfast at Me Oh My Pie
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Saturday March 26, 2022, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
Spring Trail Run @ LaMar’s Donuts: FCRC Saturday Run, all runners welcome to join us
Location: LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee 1101 W Drake Rd #1, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile options.
Route: From LaMar’s Donuts, cross “W Drake”. Head west ONE BLOCK on W Drake to the North parking lot of Summitview Church. In the parking lot, enter the Spring Creek Trail heading south. At 1.7 miles “Mountain Bike Skills park) is on the left and pond on your right and 3.0 mile just after crossing W County Rd 38E (Spring Creek turns into Fossil Creek trail). For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and Donuts at LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee. Other options Gibs Authentic New York Style Bagels across the street from LaMar’s.
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NEW MEMBER RUN
Saturday, April 2, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
(New) Tour de Fort Collins Run: FCRC New Members Run, and ALL runners welcome to join us
Start Location: Avery House 328 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Group lead run with route and landmark map. 3- and 6-mile option.
Route: We will start in downtown Fort Collins at a historic landmark and run to five other historic landmarks returning to the start location. A run map with information on each historic landmark will be provided. The run leader will lead the group and narrate the landmarks.
After the run (optional): Coffee and / or breakfast at Snooze AM Eatery or Mountain Café on the same street.
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
Fire Station Spring Creek Trail Run
Location: Parking lot beside Fire Station 3 (2000 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80525)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 3- and 6-mile option
Route: From the parking lot beside the fire station, head east on Spring Creek Trail for 1.5 miles or 3 miles then return. For a longer run, continue down the trail.
After the run (optional): Coffee and/or breakfast at Whole Foods coffee bar and eating area walking distance from the start of the run.
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Saturday, April 16, 2022, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
Rigden Reservoir Run
Location: Harmony Park & Ride (North West Corner of the Parking Lot), I-25 & Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO — NW Corner
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a 4- and 6-mile option.
Route: From the parking lot, head north along the trail through the Arapaho Bend Natural Area to the Rigden Reservoir. Once around the reservoir will give you 3.8 miles total, twice around the reservoir will get you 5.8 miles total. Head back
the same way you came to the Harmony Park & Ride lot.
After the run (optional): Coffee and/or breakfast at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop on Harmony
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Saturday, April 23, 2022, 8:30 am (meet at 8:15 am)
Jessup Farm / CSU Environmental Trail Run
Location: Parking lot beside Bindle Coffee @ Jessup Farm (1933 Jessup Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525)
Leader: Derek Godfrey
About the Run: Out and back with a nature loop. 4 miles with option to add miles
Route: Map provided: Start at Jessup Farm parking lot “Bindle Coffee”. Pick up the trail out of the parking lot (east) and follows the trail between the houses and the railroad tracks. At the first pond 1.17 miles (right hand side), take a left over the railway tracks (see water treatment plant left) to the entrance of the CSU Environmental Leaner Center. Take the Wilcox trail loop and then head back the same way to Jessup Farm. Total distance is 4 miles. Option to add miles by heading further east on the main trail parallel to train tracks.
After the run (optional): Coffee and/or breakfast at Bindle Coffee and meet at the firepit.