Colorado · Half Marathon · 5K · 8 Miles
Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon
Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon, 5K and 8 Miles event held in Canon City, Colorado. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Canon City, CO
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Canon City, Colorado
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 8 Miles
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- Half marathon ~2,000 ft gain, 8-mile ~1,123 ft gain on singletrack trails around Royal Gorge Bridge & Park; 5K mostly paved/dirt picnic loop
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- rimtorimroyalgorge.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $85.80 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2000 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 8 Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1123 ft gain (official course data)
About the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon
Get ready for a ROYALly GORGEous experience! Whether you’re tackling the 5K, the 8-mile trail run, or the half marathon trail run, this event offers something truly special. All three races feature the exhilarating opportunity to run across America’s highest suspension bridge, the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge, with breathtaking views of one of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes. But it’s not just about the race — it’s about the cause. All proceeds benefit Starpoint, a nonprofit organization dedic…
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Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon held?
- In Canon City, Colorado.
- What distances does the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 8 Miles.
- How many people run the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon?
- About 400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85.80 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races: 5K Road Run, Trail 8 Mile, Trail Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
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