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Hello Racers and welcome to the 2018 Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races!
Packet Pickup / Registration: We will host packet pickup at www.canoncitymugs.com Grab your packet and stay a while. Grab a meal and mingle with fellow runners and local folks. It's a town favorite!
T-Shirts: If you register after September 22nd, you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt at packet pickup. You can choose to have one mailed to you at a later date.
Race Day:
Packet pickup will begin at 7:15 a.m. on both days. You can register on race day. Rates will be $45 for the 5K/10K, $80 for the 1/2 marathon and $100 for those running on both days. For more information on race day schedule visit http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/schedule.html
Parking:
Please plan to park in Lot B of the parking area. As you come into the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, drive to the bottom of the parking lot and turn right and continue on to Lot B.
Please do NOT follow any GPS or navigational system that takes you to the south entrance of the gorge! This entrance is closed!!! Please use Highway 50 and turn south on County Road 3A, which will take you directly to the parking lot.
Safety:
Please be aware that much of our 5K/10K courses are dirt road and is subject to some wear, especially if we get rain between now and the race. The first 1/2 mile of the race is on a paved road that is open to traffic. We will have volunteers stationed along the road to direct and slow traffic, but please stay within the lane traveling in the direction you are running. The 1/2 marathon is primarily on paved road. There is a portion of the race that will be on dirt road, however, well maintained.
Weather:
It can be chilly in the morning at the Gorge! Wear warm clothes and be prepared to shed them before the race. The current weather report for Saturday is: High of 82, low of 52, mostly sunny with a 20% chance of rain. We're betting on a beautiful day for a run!
Kids' Race:
The kids races are FREE to family members of all participants. A parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver or must have filled one out in advance (find it here: http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/kids-races.html ) They will start at approximately 9:30-9:45. Please plan to be at the Tommyknocker Playland on the south side of the bridge at 9:30 in order to participate in either race. (It can take 15-20 minutes to walk across the bridge with kids!)
Post-Race Festivities:
Your registration fee entitles you to an $11.00 food voucher that can be used at any restaurants at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. There will be live music upon the finish of all races. After our awards ceremony, treat yourself to a delicious meal, walk around and take in the majestic views!
Family Entrance:
Don't forget that family members get in for just $12 per person, and any child running either the Toddler Trot or the Kids' Race gets in FREE!
Visiting Cañon City:
There is so much going on this weekend in the Royal Gorge Region! Please plan to stay with us for the weekend. Information on visiting the area is available here: http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/visiting-canon-city.html
Don't forget that the Royal Gorge Route Train and www.dinoxp.com are offering a 1/2 price deal for Rim to Rim runners and family members! For the train ride, call and make reservations for Saturday or Sunday and enjoy a gorgeous train ride through the Gorge for a fraction of the price. (Must mention deal at time of booking and present confirmation email at time of ticket pickup.)
Packet Pickup / Registration: We will host packet pickup at www.canoncitymugs.com Grab your packet and stay a while. Grab a meal and mingle with fellow runners and local folks. It's a town favorite!
T-Shirts: If you register after September 22nd, you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt at packet pickup. You can choose to have one mailed to you at a later date.
Race Day:
Packet pickup will begin at 7:15 a.m. on both days. You can register on race day. Rates will be $45 for the 5K/10K, $80 for the 1/2 marathon and $100 for those running on both days. For more information on race day schedule visit http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/schedule.html
Parking:
Please plan to park in Lot B of the parking area. As you come into the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, drive to the bottom of the parking lot and turn right and continue on to Lot B.
Please do NOT follow any GPS or navigational system that takes you to the south entrance of the gorge! This entrance is closed!!! Please use Highway 50 and turn south on County Road 3A, which will take you directly to the parking lot.
Safety:
Please be aware that much of our 5K/10K courses are dirt road and is subject to some wear, especially if we get rain between now and the race. The first 1/2 mile of the race is on a paved road that is open to traffic. We will have volunteers stationed along the road to direct and slow traffic, but please stay within the lane traveling in the direction you are running. The 1/2 marathon is primarily on paved road. There is a portion of the race that will be on dirt road, however, well maintained.
Weather:
It can be chilly in the morning at the Gorge! Wear warm clothes and be prepared to shed them before the race. The current weather report for Saturday is: High of 82, low of 52, mostly sunny with a 20% chance of rain. We're betting on a beautiful day for a run!
Kids' Race:
The kids races are FREE to family members of all participants. A parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver or must have filled one out in advance (find it here: http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/kids-races.html ) They will start at approximately 9:30-9:45. Please plan to be at the Tommyknocker Playland on the south side of the bridge at 9:30 in order to participate in either race. (It can take 15-20 minutes to walk across the bridge with kids!)
Post-Race Festivities:
Your registration fee entitles you to an $11.00 food voucher that can be used at any restaurants at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. There will be live music upon the finish of all races. After our awards ceremony, treat yourself to a delicious meal, walk around and take in the majestic views!
Family Entrance:
Don't forget that family members get in for just $12 per person, and any child running either the Toddler Trot or the Kids' Race gets in FREE!
Visiting Cañon City:
There is so much going on this weekend in the Royal Gorge Region! Please plan to stay with us for the weekend. Information on visiting the area is available here: http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/visiting-canon-city.html
Don't forget that the Royal Gorge Route Train and www.dinoxp.com are offering a 1/2 price deal for Rim to Rim runners and family members! For the train ride, call and make reservations for Saturday or Sunday and enjoy a gorgeous train ride through the Gorge for a fraction of the price. (Must mention deal at time of booking and present confirmation email at time of ticket pickup.)