Colorado Lottery's 8th Annual Runyon to the Res

Arkansas River Trail Cleanup

Pueblo, CO

Saturday, October 3, 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 25, 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

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Waiver for 2026 Colorado Lottery Runyon to the Res Arkansas River Clean Up

Risks of Colorado Lottery’s Runyon to the Res River Cleanup and Waiver of Liability:
I understand that there are risks of injury that come with a river cleanup, such as using tools or construction-related equipment; working around other volunteers and third parties who are not familiar with river cleanup; picking up litter; working in natural terrain that may be uneven, rocky, slippery, and/or a habitat for dangerous wildlife and insects, and may present other dangerous conditions that may cause bodily injury; and working in or near bodies of water where drowning and injuries may occur.

Even knowing these risks, I wish to participate and volunteer in the Colorado Lottery’s Runyon to the Res River Clean Up. In exchange for this opportunity, I accept the risks of participating and agree to release the Colorado Lottery, Colorado Department of Revenue, the State of Colorado, and Eclectic Activations, and any employees, agents, and other authorized volunteers (“Released Parties”) from liability for any injury, death, or any other damages which may result from my participation in the Colorado Lottery’s Runyon to the Res River Clean Up, including any negligence claims allowed by Colorado law. I acknowledge that this agreement is binding upon me, my heirs, and assigns.

This agreement does not waive the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §§ 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., or any other rights or defenses of the Colorado Lottery, which remain in effect.

COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment and Waiver of Liability:
Released Parties cannot guarantee that you, your child, your spouse, or anyone else will not become exposed to or infected with COVID-19 as a result of participating in this event. Participation in this event could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in this event offered by the Colorado Lottery, I understand, acknowledge, and agree to the following: I have independently evaluated and reviewed the risks of being exposed to or infected with COVID-19 and have determined to participate in this event with full knowledge and acceptance of the risk. Fully understanding these risks, I, for myself, my child, my spouse, my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns, hereby agree to assume full responsibility and liability for the risk of bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death which may result from exposure to or infection with COVID-19 before, during, or after participating in the event.

I, for myself, my child, my spouse, my legal representatives, heirs and assigns, hereby waive and agree to release the Colorado Lottery and its employees, agents, Eclectic Activations, and other authorized volunteers from any and all liability to me, my child, my spouse, my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns, for any and all losses or damages resulting from bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death, whether caused by the negligence of the Colorado Lottery or its officials, employees, volunteers, attorneys, and agents or otherwise, which claims, losses and demands arise during or result directly or indirectly from exposure to or infection with COVID-19 before, during, or after participating in this event.

Volunteer Status:
I am acting as an authorized volunteer and not a compensated employee, agent, or contractor of the Colorado Lottery. As an authorized volunteer, I am not allowed to bind the Colorado Lottery to any agreement or liability and shall not attempt to do so. I also recognize that volunteering is not considered employment for Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act purposes, and I am not entitled to benefits under that Act.

Media Release:
I understand that photographs or videos may be taken during the Colorado Lottery’s Runyon to the Res River Cleanup. I give the Colorado Lottery and Eclectic Activations permission to use my likeness (including photograph and voice) in any media now known or hereafter devised (including its publications and promotions) without additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. I understand these materials are the property of the Colorado Lottery and may be used without my inspection or approval.