Colorado Lottery to Host 8th Annual Runyon to the Res Arkansas River Trail Clean
DENVER (September 1, 2026) – Coloradans love to enjoy the parks, trails, and open spaces that the Colorado Lottery helps fund. All that activity can take a toll on these special places, which is why stewardship is an important part of the Lottery's commitment to conservation.
We invite you to join us on October 3 as we roll up our sleeves and help clean up our backyard at the 8th Annual Runyon to the Res Arkansas River Trail Cleanup.
Where the Cleanup Takes Place
The Arkansas River Trail begins in the heart of Pueblo and heads west along the river to Lake Pueblo State Park. It is part of the Pueblo River Trails System, which spans more than two dozen miles throughout the city. The paved pathway offers up-close views of the river, with scenic, tree-lined hillsides on the other side.
The approximately 8-mile cleanup will take place between Runyon Lake and Lake Pueblo State Park.
What You'll Be Doing
Volunteers will help pick up trash, junk, and litter along the trail, including garbage trapped under rocks, in trees and bushes, and along the water's edge.
Who Can Participate
We encourage volunteers to bring friends and family!
If you are volunteering with a group or another individual, please include their full name in the appropriate area of the registration form. This information helps us assign groups and individuals to work zones together whenever possible.
Each zone has a maximum number of volunteers. Groups that exceed a zone's capacity may be assigned to different work zones. Work zone assignments will be made before the event.
Walk-up registrations cannot be accommodated.
Because cleanup activities may involve potentially hazardous work:
Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
The event is not suitable for children under 6.
Pets are not permitted.
Registration Deadline
Registration will close on Friday, September 18, 2026, or when the maximum number of volunteers has been reached, whichever comes first.
All participants must complete a registration form by the deadline.
Additional Details
Zone assignments, instructions, and supplies will be provided at check-in.
Please come prepared with:
Pants and closed-toed shoes
Work gloves
A reusable water bottle
Breakfast will be provided before the cleanup, and lunch will be served afterward. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Water will also be available throughout the event.
Schedule
The event will start and end at the Pueblo City Park Outdoor Pavilion, 800 Goodnight Ave. (Goodnight Ave. & City Park Ave.)
9:00 AM — Volunteer check-in, kickoff, and light breakfast
9:45 AM — Volunteers report to assigned cleanup zones
10:00 AM–Noon — Trail cleanup
Noon–12:15 PM — Return and turn in tools and unused supplies
12:15–1:00 PM — Lunch
1:00 PM — Depart
To register for this event visit: https://coloradolottery.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=117213
