Come join us at 5:30pm for the new Centerra Group Run! The group will take off at 5:30pm for the run, and return around 6pm for social time and cool down. All abilities are welcome. Family-friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc, with parents!

Start bringing a headlamp, lighted vest or flashlight! It’s darker earlier and we want everyone to be safe!

Come join us at 5:30pm for the 5th Thursday Group Run! The group will take off at 5:30pm for the run, and return around 6pm for social time and cool down. All abilities are welcome. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc with parents! $1 off beer and wine at the Hub afterwards. There are many non-alcoholic options along with a cafe menu as well.

The group meets just before 5:30pm and takes off for a run or walk at 5:30pm. Everyone returns at 6pm for social time. Loveland Aleworks always has a beer of their choice to discount for the group. This is a family-friendly group, all abilities, some walk and some run. Come join us every Monday!

Come join us at 5:30pm for the new Centerra Group Run! The group will take off at 5:30pm for the run, and return around 6pm for social time and cool down. All abilities are welcome. Family-friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc, with parents!

Start bringing a headlamp, lighted vest or flashlight! It’s darker earlier and we want everyone to be safe!

This Thursday we will be running from Verboten. The group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome. Discount on beers, and non-alcoholic options available. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc with parents!

The group meets just before 5:30pm and takes off for a run or walk at 5:30pm. Everyone returns at 6pm for social time. Loveland Aleworks always has a beer of their choice to discount for the group. This is a family-friendly group, all abilities, some walk and some run. Come join us every Monday!

Come join us at 5:30pm for the new Centerra Group Run! The group will take off at 5:30pm for the run, and return around 6pm for social time and cool down. All abilities are welcome. Family-friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc, with parents!

Start bringing a headlamp, lighted vest or flashlight! It’s darker earlier and we want everyone to be safe!

This Thursday we will be running from Berthoud Brewing Loveland location. Group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome. $1 off first beers, with non-alcoholic options available. Family friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with parents.

WE ARE IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND WITH THIS CLASSIC RUN/WALK

Sweetheart City Racing is excited to hold this year’s event once again. With a race start and awards in Downtown Loveland, it will be right in the center of the action of the Loveland Sweetheart Festival. You will love our beautiful course along the rec path as you leave Downtown Loveland!

The race will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Racers will need to arrive early to ensure smooth parking (as it is limited) and an on-time start. Join us on February 14th, 2026 for a day full of fun, love, and fitness as we work to raise money for local High School and Middle School Cross Country teams.

Please check out our Race First Stop! It will have frequently asked questions and answers.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is a free parking garage, downtown parking spots, and lots near the start/finish line. Start/finish line is near Cleveland and 4th.

2. Am I guaranteed a shirt? To be guaranteed a shirt you must register by Jan 30th. We always order extras but register early to guarantee you get one! We always have other swag available if we run out of shirts.

3. Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. If you want to pay with cash or check please see one of the volunteers to assist you. Price goes up on race day. Please see the pricing on the registration link.

4. Will you cancel the race if it’s cold, snowing, windy or rainy? No. We will hold the event rain or shine. Lightening will delay the event, but that chance is very, VERY slim.

5. Where is Pre-Race PACKET PICKUP? Redemption Church in downtown Loveland, Friday, February 14th, 5:30pm-6:30pm. You can pick up LIVE and VIRTUAL packets here. We encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday night and not race day.

6. Race Day Packet pickup will be held 8:30am-9:15am at $th and Railroad near Bernhardt Vision. Look for the huge arch on 4th St.

7. Where can I pick up my virtual packet? If you have not picked up your packet at any available times listed above, we will take the virtual packets to a sponsor’s place of business and contact you through email. If you would like it mailed, please choose the add-on “P&H for Virtual packets” when you register. Those needing to be mailed will be mailed the following week.

Info if you are bringing your dog!

Dog Info:

We have had a few mishaps with the races from last year so we want to make sure everyone knows the rules. We LOVE seeing all the fur family members out on course and at our events. If everyone can follow these rules we can continue to allow them. 

1. Dogs must remain leashed AT ALL TIMES. IF anyone is caught with their dogs off-leash, you will be disqualified from the race and they won't be allowed at any other event. 

2. They must be friendly. We had a young kid get nipped at and you can see the problems this creates. They must be friendly and well-behaved.

3. Be aware of all people around you. We don't want people getting tripped by leashes or knocked over by dogs. 

4. Leashes should be 6ft or shorter. In the starting shoots, please starts at the back of the pack and have them very short-leashed/right next to you. Folks need to hear the pre-race briefing, so please try to keep them from barking during that time.

The group meets just before 5:30pm and takes off for a run or walk at 5:30pm. Everyone returns at 6pm for social time. Loveland Aleworks always has a beer of their choice to discount for the group. This is a family-friendly group, all abilities, some walk and some run. Come join us every Monday!

Come join us at 5:30pm for the new Centerra Group Run! The group will take off at 5:30pm for the run, and return around 6pm for social time and cool down. All abilities are welcome. Family-friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc, with parents!

Start bringing a headlamp, lighted vest or flashlight! It’s darker earlier and we want everyone to be safe!

Tonight’s group run is from Grimm Brothers Brewhouse. The group takes off at 5:30pm. All abilities are welcome, runners and walkers. They have amazing beer, other alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic options. Social time to follow run/walk. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks.

Remember to bring a light as it’s dark out now.

Choose 1, 2 3 or 4 training runs! You can come and run the course for Run the Ranch. You can run the 10K loop or the 5K loop! Each training run starts at 8am and ends at noon. You will need to bring your own food and water. There will be a sign-in AND a sign-out sheet. It is crucial that you do both. These are the only opportunities to get on these trails unless you are staying in the lodging at the Ranch. This is the perfect way to preview the courses.

Dates are:

Dec 14th

Jan 11th

Feb 22nd

March 22nd

The group meets just before 5:30pm and takes off for a run or walk at 5:30pm. Everyone returns at 6pm for social time. Loveland Aleworks always has a beer of their choice to discount for the group. This is a family-friendly group, all abilities, some walk and some run. Come join us every Monday!

Come join us at 5:30pm for the new Centerra Group Run! The group will take off at 5:30pm for the run, and return around 6pm for social time and cool down. All abilities are welcome. Family-friendly. Kids can ride bikes, scooters, etc, with parents!

Start bringing a headlamp, lighted vest or flashlight! It’s darker earlier and we want everyone to be safe!

This Thursday’s run is from Backyard Tap. The group takes off at 5:30pm. Social time to follow. Discount on first drinks with non-alcoholic options available. Family-friendly. All abilities are welcome. Family Friendly. Kids can ride bikes or scooters with their parents. There is a group that runs and a group that walks. They are offering $1 off all drinks too!

Choose 1, 2 3 or 4 training runs! You can come and run the course for Run the Ranch. You can run the 10K loop or the 5K loop! Each training run starts at 8am and ends at noon. You will need to bring your own food and water. There will be a sign-in AND a sign-out sheet. It is crucial that you do both. These are the only opportunities to get on these trails unless you are staying in the lodging at the Ranch. This is the perfect way to preview the courses.

Dates are:

Dec 14th

Jan 11th

Feb 22nd

March 22nd

2 MILE FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL

This event benefits the Loveland Parks and Rec Foundation. Come and enjoy live music, vendors, sponsors, and a fun run to help raise money for the tree-planting fund. Each participant will receive a custom bib, Oaktree seedling (first 25 families/people), sunglasses, and lots of FUN! The finish line food will be some sweet treats! We will have mini cinnamon rolls from Colorado Coffee plus more!

PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MAY 9th, 8:45am-9:15am, at Mehaffey Park.

RUNNERS START AT 9:30AM

BSTRONGBFIT START AT 9:30AM 

UCHealth - Healthy Run Series Mile starts at 11AM

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking in the parking lot at the park off 22nd, along Rio Blanco, and the north praking lot off 29th. We encourage everyone to arrive early to find parking and have time to get to the start time.

2. Am I guaranteed swag? To be guaranteed this year’s swag, you must register by April 17th. We always order extras, and you will see the inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out. You will see the inventory when you register. First 25 people/families to register get a tree seedling too!

3. Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. If you want to pay with cash or a check please see one of the volunteers to assist you.

4. Will you cancel the race if it’s cold, snowing, windy or rainy? No. We will hold the event rain or shine. Lightening will delay the event, but that chance is very, VERY slim.

5. Packet Pickup: Packets will be available for pickup Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and 3rd, at Altitude Running. You must arrive during business hours. If you don’t make it there, we will have race day packet pickup on Saturday between 8:45am-9:15am.

For the 11th year, the LL5K, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing, is scheduled to begin at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse on July 4th at 8 am. Runners and walkers are encouraged to attend. We are proud to support Health4Heroes. Please visit their links below and stop by their booth on race day. The race will begin promptly at 8 a.m. Racers will need to arrive early to assure smooth parking (as it is limited) as well as an on-time start. The Elite corral/wave will start at 8:45am. If you can run a 5K under 24 min for men, under 26 min for women, sign up and run with the Elites.

Returning this year is the kid’s race! Small children toddler - elementary aged, can run around 100 yards and cross the finish line! More details coming soon.

Please check out our Race First Stop! It will have frequently asked questions and answers.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is plenty of parking on the north side of the building from Grimm Brothers. We will have sections of parking lot blocked off for the race, on the south side of the building near the entrance of Grimm Brothers Brewhouse. Look for signs directing you where to park.

2. Am I guaranteed a shirt? To be guaranteed a shirt you must register by June 18th. We always order extras and you will see inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out of shirts.

3. Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. If you want to pay with cash or a check please see one of the volunteers to assist you. The price goes up on race day. Please see the pricing on the registration link.

4. Will you cancel the race if it’s cold, snowing, windy, or rainy? No. We will hold the event rain or shine. Lightening will delay the event, but that chance is very, VERY slim.

5. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

6. Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pickup will be July 3rd, 5-6:30pm, at Grimm Brothers Brewhouse. You may pick up your packet on race day starting at 7am, at the event area, but we HIGHLY encourage you to pick it up July 3rd. Race packets and shirts will not be available after the race has begun. Please make sure you get your packets before the race starts.

7. Are scooters allowed?: We love seeing all the kiddos at the Loveland Liberty 5K. For the safety of other participants, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, and skates are not allowed. If your children are too young to walk or run the 5K, we have the “Littles” run starting around 9:15am, just after the Elite race is over. Awards will be right after the “Littles” race.

8. Are Dogs Allowed?: Dogs are welcome but MUST BE WELL BEHAVED. They have to be leashed the entire time. Any dogs caught off-leash will result in you getting disqualified and they won’t be able to return. We love seeing them out there on the course, but for safety reasons, they need to be well-behaved and leashed at all times. Leashes must be 5 feet in length or shorter. Please be considerate of others around you so you don’t trip people with the leashes. Poudre Pet and Feed Supply will be there with a booth and their treat truck. They have great treats for your fur family priced between $1-$4 usually. There will be water for them at the aid station and finish line.

9. Do you have awards? Yes! Here is the breakdown:

   Overall - top 3 male and female, medals, gift cash purse, local gift cards, shoes for 1st place(from Altitude Running)

   Masters Overall - top 3 male and female, medals, gift cash purse, local gift cards

   Age Divisions - top 3 male and female: (medals and gift certificates to local businesses)

   9 and under

   10-14

   15-19

   20-29

   30-39

   40-49

   50-59

   60-69

   70+

Are you ready to challenge yourself? We will have a .80-mile loop open for 1 ½ hrs. Who can run the most loops in 1 ½ hrs? Who can run the fastest? We will have awards for different categories. Come challenge yourself at the Honey Festival while running the Honey Bee Challenge! 

This year we are adding a Mini Honey Bee Hustle for kids ages 10 and under. They will have 30 minutes to run as many loops as possible.

There will be a lot of fun activities happening throughout the morning! There will be live music, the Honey Festival will be happening all morning, the Farmer’s Market will be open and so much more! We are working with the Loveland Parks and Rec to bring this fun and new challenge to Loveland!

We will have a “SWEET'“ lineup of finish-line food waiting for you when you finish your hustle.

Race First Stop:

1. Do I have to run? You can run OR walk as many loops as you want, you have 1 ½ hrs to complete your challenge!

2. Start time: Mass start begins at 10am. The course closes at 11:30am. 

3. Do I have to run/walk the whole time? No. You can choose to stop when you want. But this is a challenge, so we encourage you to push yourself if you can!

4. Is there food when I finish? YES! We will have honey-themed food waiting for you when you finish. All things SWEET as HONEY.

5. Packet Pickup: You can pick up your packet at the venue before the challenge begins.

Free giveaway pictures coming soon! You will receive some fun honey/bee themed giveaways when you sign up!

Awards:

Fastest Lap

Most laps - Male and Female

Best bee costume

“Bee”hind lap

More to come - stay tuned…

Join us on a journey from Fort Collins to Loveland. The marathon begins at City Park in Fort Collins and ends at Fairgrounds Park in downtown Loveland. The half marathon starts at the Epic Center and also ends in downtown Loveland. Along the way, whether in the half or the full, enjoy stunning mountain views as you piece together sections of the newly completed Long View and Front Range bike paths.

Our community is the only city in the nation to follow the old tradition of ringing bells throughout the town in the early morning hours of Veteran’s Day. This race will mimic some of those old traditions to honor our nation's veteran community. We are honored to be part of this 2-Mile event and look forward to the engagement of the families in Loveland. This event benefits Post 2000, which is created a Loveland Colorado Veteran's Assistance program.

We have a new start time for the Bell Ringer!! We will now be starting at 9am in the morning! Come start your day off with us for the 2-mile around the lake route.

This year the girls that are part of the BStrong BFit program will be returning. Their race will now start at 9am! We are thrilled to have them join us again. Cheer them on and hollar an encouraging word if you see them running. They will be training for 8 weeks to run a 2-mile route designed just for them.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking in the parking lots at the park. There is a parking lot off 29th at Loveland High School. There is LIMITED parking at North Lake Park.

2. Am I guaranteed a water bottle? To be guaranteed a water bottle you must register by October 25th. We always order extras and you will see the inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out.

3. Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. The price goes up on race day. Please see the pricing on the registration link.

4. Is there a pre-race day packet pickup? Yes! You can come to TBD, on Nov 8th, 5:00-6:00pm to pick up your packet. If you miss it, you can get yours 45 min before the race begins on Saturday.

5. Will you cancel the race if it’s cold, snowing, windy, or rainy? No. We will hold the event rain or shine. Lightening will delay the event, but that chance is very, VERY slim.

6. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for a 2-mile fun run! The event will be held at Mehaffey Park. We will have a fun course, music, vendors, and more! Come dressed in your best Turkey Day outfit. Every participant will receive a memorable campfire mug and bib. Shirts can be added on during registration. This event will benefit KidsPak. We will be accepting food and money donations to help fill their shelves and a portion of the proceeds will go to them too.

Race Stop below answers a lot of questions about the event. Please scroll down to see frequently answered questions. The run starts at 8am with the start line open until 8:30am. Feel free to hang out and cheer on others after you finish. We will have some stuffin’ for you at the finish.

We will be updating with all the info soon. Stayed tuned…. It’s going to be a great event!!

Race First Stop:

1. Am I guaranteed a mug? Yes, but you must be registered by Nov 1st. After Nov 1st, it will be on a first-come basis. Inventory will be in Run Sign Up. If we run out you can choose the option to donate to KidsPak. After the run is over and virtual packets are filled, then any mugs not picked up will be up for grabs if you didn’t get one.

2. Is there early packet pickup? Yes! Packets will be avaiable, Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, 4-6pm at Ziggi’s Coffee, 691 Split Rock Dr, Loveland CO 80537.

3. What time is race day packet pickup? You can pick up your packets starting at 7:15am at the park. The run will start promptly at 8am. If you miss the mass start, you can come and begin your run up until 8:30am. The start line is open 8-8:30am.

4. How do I get my virtual packet? If you chose this option we will reach out with shipping costs so you can pay the fee. We will ship them by the following Monday. You can contact us for a porch pickup or, we will take it to a local sponsor the following week for pickup.

5. Can I bring my dog? Yes! We are very dog-friendly. We just ask that your dog is well-behaved, keep your dog leashed (6ft or shorter), and don’t impede other runners with a long leash.

6. Is the course stroller-friendly? Yes! It’s on the paved paths throughout the park. Please start towards the back of the pack. (We made a slight adjustment to the start because of all the awesome folks coming out). The first 50(ish) feet is on grass. The rest is paved.

7. Keep in mind, Huffin for Stuffin is a Fun Run/Walk, which means we do not officially time the race. There will be a running clock at the finish line so you can see your approximate time.

8. Please bring food and money donations for KidsPak! We are helping them to raise funds to fill their shelves! They help so many children in our community. They need canned ravioli, canned spaghetting sauce, boxed mac n cheese, granola bars, etc. No glass containers or expired items.

Christmas time is such a joyous season! We could not help ourselves but put on this amazing race again for 2025 in partnership with Realities for Children. The Toy Drop 5K, 10K, and 15K will be held on December 6, 2025. How much fun will it be to take a run through our incredible city roads and bike paths, and donate a toy to a great cause! Realities for Children serves kids in Larimer County who have suffered abuse, neglect, or are at-risk (like being homeless). They partner with 38 other agencies who serve the same population and provides them with emergency funds, necessary items, activities for their kids, outreach, etc. They are able to distribute to the agencies and kids, 100% of what is donated to them because they have a unique model of being funded by 250+ local business members. We could not be more excited to link arms with Realities for Children to host the Toy Drop 5K, 10K and 15K again for 2025!

Don’t forget to bring a NEW, unwrapped toy to the start line! You will be able to “drop” them as you take off running! We want to fill Berniece again this year.

Start times: 15K and 5K start at 9am and the 10K will start at 9:05am.

Race First Stop:

1. Is parking available? Yes. There is parking at the brewery and across the street off Cascade.

2. Am I guaranteed swag? To be guaranteed race you must register by Nov 26th. We always order extras and you will see the inventory when you register. We always have other swag available if we run out of swag for your distance. Because of the pandemic, the inventory keeps changing in swag we are wanting to order. Please know, we will make sure to have quality products for each distance.

3. Is there early/pre-race packet pickup? Yes. It will be at Friday, Dec 6th, at Berthoud Brewing in Loveland (off Cascade and 34) from 5:30-6:30pm. Race day packet pickup starts at 8:15am, outside near the finish line. Look for the SCR tent!

4. Is there race day registration? Yes. ALL registration is online. If you want to pay with cash or a check please see one of the volunteers to assist you. The price goes up on race day. Please see the pricing on the registration link.

5. Will you cancel the race if it’s cold, snowing, windy, or rainy? No. We will hold the event rain or shine. Lightening will delay the event, but that chance is very, VERY slim.

6. If you are a Veteran or First Responders, please contact us for a discount code. Thank you for your service.

Awards:

5K -

top three male and female overall, top three masters male and female overall

top three in age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

10K -

top three male and female overall, top three masters male and female overall

top three in age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

15K -

top five male and female overall