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Colorado · Canon City, CO

Royal Gorge Groove Trail Runs

50K30K20K10K5KKids Run
24APRRoyal Gorge Groove Trail Runs
Date
Apr 24, 2027
First start
7:00 AM
Distances
6 distances
Time limit
11 Hours (6:00 PM Overall Cutoff)
Elevation gain
3,532 feet

Prepare for some fun in Cañon City! Enjoy scenic views along the rim of the Royal Gorge, 900 feet above the Arkansas River. All races will start/finish at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Make a weekend out of it with river rafting and a trip to Royal Gorge Bridge Park.

Good to know

Good to know

Lodging Lodging options for Royal Gorge Groove Runs and Rides are now available on a first come first serve basis through Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals.

Start & finish

Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals, located just up the road from the Start Finish line has Yurt and Airstream rentals, right on the Arkansas River, that are specifically reserved for Royal Gorge Groove Runners and Riders. The rate for the yurts will be $199 a night for participants, while the rate for the airstreams will be $299 a night and the vintage airstream will be $249 a night. Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals is offeri

Good to know

To secure one of the lodging options, call the Royal Gorge Vacation Rental’s office (719-275-7238) and check on availability. There are currently all closed off on the Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals website, so they will show unavailable online.

Camping

We’re pleased to announce that we have reserved the entire East Ridge Campground for our race weekend in 2024. The campground is a short 5 minute drive from our start/finish area with great views of Canon City below. This includes a limited number of spots that can accommodate a small RV or Trailer. We also reserved an “overflow” area that is adjacent to the regular campground, creating a great “Aravaipa Community Ca

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You can reserve nights individually at $35/night to secure your spot. Book directly here!

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Royal Gorge Groove Rides Double down and take on Royal Gorge Groove Rides the day after your run. Re-experience many of the same trails but on two wheels!

Pick your distance

The numbers for each course, straight from the race page. Compare them side by side below.

Date
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Time Limit
11 Hours (6:00 PM Overall Cutoff)
Distance
31.3 Miles
Total Elevation Gain
3,532 feet
Max Elevation
7,121 feet

Compare the distances

50K30K20K13K5KKid's Run
DateSaturday, April 24, 2027–––––
Start Time7:00 AM7:30 AM8:00 AM8:30 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM
Time Limit11 Hours (6:00 PM Overall Cutoff)10 Hours 45 Mins (6:00PM Overall Cutoff)10 Hours 30 Minutes (6:00PM Overall Cutoff)10 Hours 15 Minutes (6:00PM Overall Cutoff)10 Hours (Overall Cutoff 6:00PM)–
Distance31.3 Miles18.2 Miles12.9 Miles8.3 Miles3.1 Miles1 Mile
Total Elevation Gain3,532 feet2,112 feet1330 feet897 feet323 feetnominal (less than 200ft)
Max Elevation7,121 feet–6,850 feet6,549 feet6,360 feetTBD

Course & location

Royal Gorge Park, Canon City, CO

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Royal Gorge Groove Trail RunsApr 24 · Royal Gorge Park, Canon City, CO

Course records

  • Dine Experience. 50K · Women's4:56:18Devon Yanko (2026)
  • Dine Experience. 50K · Men's4:04:06David Norris (2025)
  • 30K · Women's2:41:35Imogen Ainsworth (2024)
  • 30K · Men's2:04:18Anders Hekkli (2026)
  • 20K · Women's1:44:40Lauren Puretz (2024)
  • 20K · Men's1:20:01Morgan Elliott (2022)
  • 12.5K · Women's1:05:16Kylah Ricks (2023)
  • 12.5K · Men's54:31Cole Campbell (2023)
  • 5K · Women's32:47Emily Torres-Holguin (2026)
  • 5K · Men's24:38Tristan Thrasher (2025)
See you on the start line

Apr 24, 2027