Race Information
Race-Day Email:
Verify your information
Please take a minute to verify that your information is correct and that you are planning to run the distance you selected. We will be exporting runner info at the end of the day so we can get bibs labeled. Please let us know if anything is incorrect or if you would need to change your distance.
Early Packet pickup
Date: Friday, May 3rd
Location: The Hive, 729 Main Street in Cañon City
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Remember that if you registered after April 16th, t-shirts are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Get there early to make sure you get your size! (If you registered before April 16th, your shirt is reserved for you.)
Race-Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Location: Centennial Park, 221 Griffin Avenue, Cañon City
Time: 6:45 a.m.- 8:15 a.m.
Chip Timing
The runBlossom race is chip timed. Please make sure you bib is secured on the front of your body. We will be doing a rolling start to try and minimize congestion. Please listen to the race director for instructions on race morning.
Breakfast Burritos
Friend and family (or runners, if you can handle that kind of goodness before a race) will have an opportunity to purchase breakfast burritos from Young Life - $3 each.
Kids' Fun Run and Toddler Trot
Are you bringing your family with you on race day? Check out the 7th annual 1/2 mile Kid's Fun Run & 50 yard Toddler Trot. These FREE races will begin at 9:15 on race day and are open to all kids ages 12 and under. Registration will begin at 8:30. Parents must sign a waiver for their child to participate. A finisher award will be given to participants.
Prize Money
A $75 cash prize for the top male/female in each race. $50 for second place, and 3rd place wins a complimentary registration for 2017. Overall winners also win a free zipline trip from Royal Gorge Zipline Tours!
An additional $50 cash prize will be awarded to the runner(s) that set a new course record in each race.
Awards
Custom awards will be given to the top three individuals in each age group for both male & female for each race. The age groups are: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49 & 50-59, 60-60, 70+
Parking
Parking is limited at the park. Please consider carpooling and be conscious of the neighbors if you park on the street.
Parade
Are you planning to stay in Canon City after the race? Check out the full schedule of weekend events at www.ccblossomfestival.com
Sponsors & Volunteers
runBlossom would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers. Please support the businesses who support our outdoor recreation community in the Royal Gorge Region.
Verify your information
Please take a minute to verify that your information is correct and that you are planning to run the distance you selected. We will be exporting runner info at the end of the day so we can get bibs labeled. Please let us know if anything is incorrect or if you would need to change your distance.
Early Packet pickup
Date: Friday, May 3rd
Location: The Hive, 729 Main Street in Cañon City
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Remember that if you registered after April 16th, t-shirts are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Get there early to make sure you get your size! (If you registered before April 16th, your shirt is reserved for you.)
Race-Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Location: Centennial Park, 221 Griffin Avenue, Cañon City
Time: 6:45 a.m.- 8:15 a.m.
Chip Timing
The runBlossom race is chip timed. Please make sure you bib is secured on the front of your body. We will be doing a rolling start to try and minimize congestion. Please listen to the race director for instructions on race morning.
Breakfast Burritos
Friend and family (or runners, if you can handle that kind of goodness before a race) will have an opportunity to purchase breakfast burritos from Young Life - $3 each.
Kids' Fun Run and Toddler Trot
Are you bringing your family with you on race day? Check out the 7th annual 1/2 mile Kid's Fun Run & 50 yard Toddler Trot. These FREE races will begin at 9:15 on race day and are open to all kids ages 12 and under. Registration will begin at 8:30. Parents must sign a waiver for their child to participate. A finisher award will be given to participants.
Prize Money
A $75 cash prize for the top male/female in each race. $50 for second place, and 3rd place wins a complimentary registration for 2017. Overall winners also win a free zipline trip from Royal Gorge Zipline Tours!
An additional $50 cash prize will be awarded to the runner(s) that set a new course record in each race.
Awards
Custom awards will be given to the top three individuals in each age group for both male & female for each race. The age groups are: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49 & 50-59, 60-60, 70+
Parking
Parking is limited at the park. Please consider carpooling and be conscious of the neighbors if you park on the street.
Parade
Are you planning to stay in Canon City after the race? Check out the full schedule of weekend events at www.ccblossomfestival.com
Sponsors & Volunteers
runBlossom would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers. Please support the businesses who support our outdoor recreation community in the Royal Gorge Region.
Awards (Ceremony as close to 9:45 am as humanly possible)
*A $75 cash prize for the top male/female in each race. $50 for second place, and 3rd place wins a complimentary registration for 2019. Overall winners also win a free zipline trip from Royal Gorge Zipline Tours!
*An additional $50 cash prize will be awarded to the runner(s) that set a new course record in each race. Past Results
*Custom medals will be given to the top three individuals in each age group for both male & female for each race. The age groups are: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49 & 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*A $75 cash prize for the top male/female in each race. $50 for second place, and 3rd place wins a complimentary registration for 2019. Overall winners also win a free zipline trip from Royal Gorge Zipline Tours!
*An additional $50 cash prize will be awarded to the runner(s) that set a new course record in each race. Past Results
*Custom medals will be given to the top three individuals in each age group for both male & female for each race. The age groups are: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49 & 50-59, 60-69, 70+
T-Shirts
T-shirts are included in your race fee. Please be sure to register by April 15th to insure that your tee is waiting for you at packet pickup. After this date, all tees will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
T-shirts are included in your race fee. Please be sure to register by April 15th to insure that your tee is waiting for you at packet pickup. After this date, all tees will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Information
1/2 marathon race begins at 7:30 am & the 5K race begins at 8:30.
The Half Marathon course will begin at Centennial Park and run west along the Arkansas River towards Tunnel Drive. It will continue to the end of Tunnel Drive where runners will turn around and head back to the Park. They will continue up Reynolds hill and along the Brookside section of the Riverwalk for approx. 1 miles. Runners will then turnaround and head back to to rejoin the 5K course and head home to Duck Park.
Water stops are located at the 1 mile and 2 mile mark for the 5K race. Aid stations for the 1/2 marathon will be located at approximately miles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8.5, 10, 11 & 12. There will also be refreshments at the finish.
1/2 marathon race begins at 7:30 am & the 5K race begins at 8:30.
The Half Marathon course will begin at Centennial Park and run west along the Arkansas River towards Tunnel Drive. It will continue to the end of Tunnel Drive where runners will turn around and head back to the Park. They will continue up Reynolds hill and along the Brookside section of the Riverwalk for approx. 1 miles. Runners will then turnaround and head back to to rejoin the 5K course and head home to Duck Park.
Water stops are located at the 1 mile and 2 mile mark for the 5K race. Aid stations for the 1/2 marathon will be located at approximately miles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8.5, 10, 11 & 12. There will also be refreshments at the finish.
