Royal Gorge Groove
Cañon City, United States • 25 Apr 2026
Royal Gorge Groove : Cañon City, CO
The event offers multiple trail distances that start and finish at the Gunslingers Club at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort in Cañon City, CO.
- 50K
- 30K
- 20K
- 12.5K
- 5K
- Kids Run
Courses run along the rim of the Royal Gorge, roughly 900 feet above the Arkansas River. The terrain includes cliffs, steep drop-offs, rocky and technical trails, and rolling hills. The route follows an area that was a key corridor for the early railroad in the 1870s.
Weather in April is generally cooler and snow is possible; the 2023 event experienced snow. Runners may be required to carry essential gear and organizers may end or turn runners around if conditions are deemed unsafe.
Logistics include bib pickup on Friday, April 24 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Whitewater Bar & Grill, and on race day at Gunslingers & Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Registration closes Monday, April 20 at 11:59 pm MT.
Support features listed by organizers include chip timing with results displayed at the finish, gender specific race shirts, well stocked aid stations every 2 to 6 miles, and a custom finisher medal. Crews are allowed at the start and finish area; drop bags are permitted for 50K runners and finish line storage is available. No pacers are allowed. EMTs will be based at the start and finish headquarters. Awards will recognize the top three male and female finishers at each distance and all finishers receive a finisher award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.