Sponsors 2023

Please join us in thanking our sponsors. These individuals and businesses make it possible for us to put on one of the Royal Gorge Region's most exciting races! Stop in and say "hello.”

2023 Presenting sponsors

Pizza Madness is one of the best restaurants in Cañon City - ask anyone! At their large, open restaurant, you can host parties, bring friends, or just have a fun night out with the kids (bring your quarters for the arcade machines)! Enjoy award-winning, hand-crafted pizza, fresh salads, made-to-order calzones and fresh baked sandwiches.

In honor of the memory of dear Susie Bell, her husband Bruce Bell continues to sponsor our race. Both Susie & Bruce Bell have been recognized as Fremont County Community Leaders and philanthropists. Susie was appointed to the Starpoint Foundation Board in 2010 and was recognized as a leading individual donor at the Starpoint Donor Recognition event in 2015. Susie was involved with a number of non-profit organizations in Fremont County.

You can count on the Benefit Health Advisor group to assist your employer group in creating and managing successful health benefit plans. The proper benefit and wellness plan will help keep your workforce healthy, encouraging productivity and presenteeism. We thank them for being part of our 2014 event!

The Fremont County Tourism Council is a driving force in helping to make the Royal Gorge Region one of the state's top destinations for fun, adventure, and relaxation. Check them out online for an up-to-date event calendar for all of Fremont County's festivals and fun

We are pleased to announce that the Colorado Department of Corrections will be sponsoring the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Race this year. They will be sponsoring at the highest level. So exciting! The Colorado Department of Corrections is the largest Colorado State agency managing over 30,000 adult inmates in 19 Colorado prison locations, and on parole. All inmates and parolees are supervised and mentored by over 5,500 State CDOC employees. Our wide range of careers includes Correctional Officers, Parole Officers, Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Professionals, Food Service Supervisors, Trades Professionals, Teachers, Administrative Support Staff, Executive Level Management, Budget, Legal, HR, and more.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, services, and worksites. As an employer of choice, the CDOC celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is dedicated to recruiting and working with individuals that share our vision of “Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow.”

2023 gold level sponsors

SunWest Credit Union offers a multitude of services; including online banking and bill pay, ATM, VISA, and credit cards, mortgages, account access by phone, and insurance, to their members. Visit their website today and consider becoming a member and taking part in all of the fantastic programs they have to offer, including their Golden Apple activities and Sunny's Savers - a savings program for kids aged 2 to 12!

Are you looking for pure adventure during race weekend or during the year? Look no further. Schedule your zipline tour today at Royal Gorge Zipline Tours and look forward to zipping through some of the most scenic backdrops you have ever laid eyes on. There is something for everyone. There are several courses to choose from.

If you plan on visiting Canon City this summer, make sure to get the full experience of what our town has to offer. Canon City is well known for rafting. Book a trip know and find adventure in the Arkansas River. Royal Gorge Rafting offers all levels of trips/guides to choose from to create the most perfect rafting experience. A local favorite is the extreme route that takes you under the famed Royal Gorge Bridge.

After your done rafting, you can make your way over to the Whitewater Bar & Grill for a unique and tasty dining experience. You can grab a cold beverage and engage in any of the various activities dispersed throughout outdoor patio and sandpit. Check it out. This is a family friendly establishment. Your kids will beg you to go back. Often, you can catch live music playing during the summer evenings.

Looking for a place to stay? Well, look no further if you are wanting a full escape into the beautiful grounds of the foothills surrounding the famed Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Described as "premium stays in the rugged outdoor Colorado," Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals offers luxury cabins and premium glamping. Check it out and then get checked in.

Cañon City MUGS is the perfect place to stop in for breakfast and coffee, or stay and watch the game on one of their big-screen TVs and have a drink or two. They feature a sports bar, an espresso bar, an outdoor patio, and a full menu of delicious meals. Come by on trivia night and have a blast with your buddies, too!

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Edward Jones Investments believes that investing should be easy! That's why they work hard to build one-on-one relationships with a financial advisor and client. With Edward Jones, you get: easy-to-reach financial advisors, a long-term approach to keep your investing on track, easy-to-understand investment strategies, and investment solutions created to help meet your needs. Give them a call and see what they can help you achieve!

2023 SILVER SPONSORS

You can trust your smile to David L. Smith, DMD, PC at Florence Family Dentistry, where they specialize in beautifying smiles, maintaining your dental health, and helping you improve your appearance. Their experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your smile beautiful. Their promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns, and bridges they create will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you. And to make sure they keep that promise, the products they recommend and use are the highest quality and incredibly durable.

Ease-e provides quality supplies and service to their customers. You can expect above-and-beyond service from Ease-e, including courtesy calls, real human assistance, third-party billing services, and superior products. No other medical supply company in Cañon City focuses directly on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are excited to welcome them as a 2015 sponsor!

These caring professionals at Solvista serve our community and neighboring communities. They are dedicated to helping individuals get well and stay healthy-physically and mentally. They are experts at linking community resources to support individuals. Their vision is to put people first!

The Patio Pub is an elevated cocktail bar and craft tap room that serves delicious drinks in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. Our unique venue, house-made drinks, and rotating Colorado craft beers will keep you coming back for more.

Gobin's Inc has been providing excellent service to the Southern Colorado business community for 50 years. They offer a depth of knowledge in business technology, along with superior customer service. Their team of professionals are community minded and have a positive presence throughout each communities they serve.

2023 BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

Frontier Feeds in Cañon City is a proud sponsor of many local events and organizations in Fremont County. Come see them for all your pet - both large and small - needs. They carry some of the highest-quality feeds and products for pet. See the difference that customer service, personal attention, and attention to your pet's needs can make in a feed store. Find them at 3275 E Us Highway 50 in Cañon City.

Since 1968, Lindner Chevrolet has been a family-owned and operated new and used dealership in the Fremont County. In 1978, we moved our dealership from 731 Main to 2805 Fremont Drive, allowing us to better serve the people of Canon City, as well as Colorado Springs and Pueblo Chevrolet drivers. Our transactions and decisions will be courteous, honest and dependable for our customers. We are continually improving the ways we work, solve problems and satisfy customer needs.

Big O Tires in Cañon City is your one-stop-shop for tire service and repair; oil, lube and filters; routine maintenance services; batteries; brakes; alignment; and suspension and steering. Come see their friendly service members for all your car maintenance needs!

Are you a wine enthusiast? Come and check out the award-winning winery here in beautiful Canon City, CO. The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey has won over 100 awards and medals in prestigious international wine competitions. Located on pastoral and serene grounds with the backdrop of the Wet Mountains, creates quite the experience while enjoying a glass (or two) of Colorado wine in the tasting room, or while seeking out treasures in the gift shop. This quaint winery packs a lot of charm and excellence.

2023 Partnership sponsors

The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is open once again! After the devastating fire of 2013, the park is proud to once again be open to the public - now with all-new attractions, eateries, and shows. Come peruse the brand new Visitor's Center, ride on the lovely Linter Poma gondolas, watch the aerial and magic shows in the historic Plaza Theater and brave North America's highest zipline. Remember that participants in the race get into the park for FREE all day, and family members get a $10 discount.

Have you seen our ads in the Daily Record lately? Not only is the Daily Record your go-to paper, website, and Facebook page for all the news in Fremont County, but they are also a tremendous supporter of local organizations and events. Find out more information on how to subscribe to Cañon City's premier news outlet at the Daily Record's website.

Cañon City's news, weather, and event station is also a proud supporter of the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races. Keep up with current events by tuning to KRLN 1400 all day!

The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience is proud to partner with Starpoint and the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races to offer our participants and their families a unique and high-valued educational experience. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Colorado's paleontological history with a world-class collection of interactive displays, guided tours, real dinosaur fossils, and outdoor skinned animatronic dinosaur exhibits. There is also a multistory ropes course with stunning views of the Royal Gorge Bridge and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact our Race Director for more information!