Bridge Burner Ultra
Cañon City, United States • 25 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Bridge Burner Ultra takes place on October 25, 2025, in Cañon City, Colorado. The event offers multiple distances that start and finish at Centennial Park.
- 35 Mile
- 50K
- 35K
- 10K
Registration closes October 22, 2025. Race entries include a gender-specific race shirt, a BOCO trucker hat (excludes 10K), a personalized bib and finisher award, access to aid stations, and a post-race meal. Pack pickup is scheduled the day before at Centennial Park and again on race morning at the park.
Course and logistics
The courses run along the Arkansas River and through the granite-blasted Tunnel Drive tunnels. Runners climb to the highest course point at 7,109 feet and pass through Royal Gorge Mountain Park singletrack with views of the Royal Gorge, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Pikes Peak. The route includes a crossing of the highest bridge in the United States and a final descent through Temple Canyon.
Elevation gain by course (from provided profiles) includes about 575 feet for the 10K, 2,800 feet for the 35K, 4,200 feet for the 50K, and 4,400 feet for the 35 Mile. Aid stations are described as well stocked with Tailwind, Muir Energy gels, baked goods, snacks, fruit, soda, and cooked warm foods. Pacing is prohibited; crewing is allowed only at crew-accessible aid stations. Parking is available at Centennial Park and nearby lots, and all aid stations are accessible by 2WD vehicles. Camping is available at Royal Gorge Park East Ridge Campground for a nightly fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.