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Hello Racers and welcome to the final countdown to the 2016 Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races!
We are so excited to have a record number of registrants this year and are looking forward to another great race! Please read on for some important information regarding packet pickup, race day, and visiting Cañon City.
Packet Pickup / Registration:
We will be at the Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey on Friday, September 30th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please feel free to come pick up your pre-registered packet, or register on the spot for just $40. The tasting room will be open until 7:00, so plan to stay and enjoy a sunset at the vineyard. Get directions here: http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/packet-pickup.html
T-Shirts:
If you registered on or before September 19th, your t-shirt is reserved for you! If you registered after that date, shirts are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't despair! If we're out of your size, we'll do a post-race order and send you your shirt at no additional charge. If we're out of your size and you choose not to have a tee, you can opt for $5 off your registration fee.
Race Day:
Packet pickup will begin at 7:15 a.m. We will do a wave start with 10K participants heading off first at 8:30 a.m. and 5K participants at approximately 8:45. See a complete schedule here: 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 course is 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.
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 a fabulous lunch provided by the Royal View BBQ at the Royal Gorge Bridge. After our awards ceremony (around 10:00-10:45 a.m.), treat yourself to a delicious meal! The cafe is also open for regular business, so family members are welcome to purchase additional meals.
We'll also have live music until 12:00 pm by The Dave and Dan Show at the new Elk Park Amphitheater (just up the road from the Tommyknocker playland), so plan to stay awhile!
Family Entrance:
Don't forget that family members get in for just $15 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 is offering a 1/2 price deal for Rim to Rim runners and family members! Call an 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 confirmaton email at time of ticket pickup.)
We are so excited to have a record number of registrants this year and are looking forward to another great race! Please read on for some important information regarding packet pickup, race day, and visiting Cañon City.
Packet Pickup / Registration:
We will be at the Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey on Friday, September 30th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please feel free to come pick up your pre-registered packet, or register on the spot for just $40. The tasting room will be open until 7:00, so plan to stay and enjoy a sunset at the vineyard. Get directions here: http://www.rimtorimroyalgorge.com/packet-pickup.html
T-Shirts:
If you registered on or before September 19th, your t-shirt is reserved for you! If you registered after that date, shirts are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't despair! If we're out of your size, we'll do a post-race order and send you your shirt at no additional charge. If we're out of your size and you choose not to have a tee, you can opt for $5 off your registration fee.
Race Day:
Packet pickup will begin at 7:15 a.m. We will do a wave start with 10K participants heading off first at 8:30 a.m. and 5K participants at approximately 8:45. See a complete schedule here: 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 course is 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.
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 a fabulous lunch provided by the Royal View BBQ at the Royal Gorge Bridge. After our awards ceremony (around 10:00-10:45 a.m.), treat yourself to a delicious meal! The cafe is also open for regular business, so family members are welcome to purchase additional meals.
We'll also have live music until 12:00 pm by The Dave and Dan Show at the new Elk Park Amphitheater (just up the road from the Tommyknocker playland), so plan to stay awhile!
Family Entrance:
Don't forget that family members get in for just $15 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 is offering a 1/2 price deal for Rim to Rim runners and family members! Call an 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 confirmaton email at time of ticket pickup.)
