2023 - Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon
2023 distances
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Over It Race Series (Beulah Trail Half and R2R Trail Half)
Trail runners of all ages and abilities will enjoy this exciting new series, which features a beautiful half marathon in on September 23rd in Beulah, CO and either an 8-mile trail run or trail half marathon throughout the foothills surrounding the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park on October 7th. Register for the Series, to be held in the fall, and earn your spot as one of the 'Over It-Achievers'! We think you'll love these incredible courses, which feature views of Southern Colorado's most scenic and iconic vistas. Series participants will receive a two piece medal and a commemorative shirt from both the Beulah Challenge and the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Race!
Over It Race Series (Beulah Trail Half and R2R Trail 8-Mile)
Trail runners of all ages and abilities will enjoy this exciting new series, which features a beautiful half marathon in on September 23rd in Beulah, CO and either an 8-mile trail run or trail half marathon throughout the foothills surrounding the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park on October 7th. Register for the Series, to be held in the fall, and earn your spot as one of the 'Over It-Achievers'! We think you'll love these incredible courses, which feature views of Southern Colorado's most scenic and iconic vistas. Series participants will receive a two piece medal and a commemorative shirt from both the Beulah Challenge and the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Race!
5K Road Run
This 5K is like no other. Mostly on a dirt road, you will start with a challenging hill and then make your way along the most stunning views before running back towards the finish line by running across the Royal Gorge Bridge. What an epic run!
8 Mile Trail Run
This trail is an 8ish mile event. This race will be capped at 200 participants. This race will begin at the same starting place as our 5K and half marathon trail race, however, will have a different start time. The race will go out of the main parking lot of the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park and run approximately.5 miles before dropping onto the trail, Twisted Cistern for approximately 1.6 miles. Runners will then do a 3.1 mile loop on Made in the Shade before returning to go back up Twisted Cistern and then make their way across the Royal Gorge Bridge to the finish line. Last year was our inaugural 8-mile trail event. We have received such positive feedback from runners about this event.
Trail Half Marathon
We have recreated a new half marathon to a trail run this year. Join us for one of the most beautiful half-marathons in Colorado. We will have a course map created soon. There are so many stunning views and the course is beyond enjoyable with just the right amount of challenge with fun rolling hills. This is a half-marathoners dream come actual run! This race will be capped at 200.
VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk
VIRTUAL 8 Mile Run/Walk
VIRTUAL Half Marathon Run/Walk
Race date Weather
Conditions on September 23, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Canon City
Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon takes place in Canon City, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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