Race Information
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For 19 years, the annual runBlossom race has helped usher in the summer season in Cañon City. As the snow melts and the leaves begin to adorn trees, runners of all ages come together to celebrate the Cañon City Music and Blossom Festival. The runBlossom 5K event showcases the Arkansas Rivewalk Trail, running alongside the river and through some of the most scenic portions of the area.
This year we've added a virtual option, allowing participants to join us virtually at your their own pace on a day that works best for you! (Virtual participants will not be eligible for age-group awards, but will receive a bib and shirt in the mail.) As part of the City of Cañon City's Sesquicentennial Celebration, we invite our runners to partake in a 'Decades' outfit theme. Dress in your favorite decade's clothing! |
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DETAILS:
Cost: $15 - early bird pricing March 1-April 1 $20 - regular registration April 2-May 3 $25 - late registration at packet pickup or on race day 50% off for 18 and under - discount applied at checkout. Note that, in an effort to keep this event affordable, the standard cost does NOT include a t-shirt. This option can be added at registration. Dates: Saturday, May 6th (Virtual race April 15-May 6) Distance: 5K Includes: Race bib, swag bag, aid station support (T-shirts may be added during registration for an additional $17.) Awards: Age group awards for competitive wave - 11 & under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-29, 230-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ in male and female divisions. YETI (student) age-group awards only for YETI / Walk wave. |
'VIRTUAL RUN' RULES:
Participants are encouraged to:
1. Run on any day between April 16th and May 6th.
2. Use a timing app (we like MapMyRun and Strava) to record your run / walk.
Please note: The course will not be marked, but it's an easy course to do on your own! Starting at Centennial park, follow the Riverwalk east. At about 1.5 miles, you'll see the pullup bar exercise station on your right. Turn right here and cut across the field toward the Bluff Trail. Turn right and follow the Bluff Trail back to the juncture of the Riverwalk and return the way you came. End at Centennial Park.
Participants are encouraged to:
1. Run on any day between April 16th and May 6th.
2. Use a timing app (we like MapMyRun and Strava) to record your run / walk.
Please note: The course will not be marked, but it's an easy course to do on your own! Starting at Centennial park, follow the Riverwalk east. At about 1.5 miles, you'll see the pullup bar exercise station on your right. Turn right here and cut across the field toward the Bluff Trail. Turn right and follow the Bluff Trail back to the juncture of the Riverwalk and return the way you came. End at Centennial Park.
