Race Day Info
Below is important information regarding all events. For maps, course info, etc, please see our website at www.royal50.com . Note that we have added kids' event this year and also have an activity tent for famlilies.
Schedule:
Friday, August 30
Saturday, August 31
Sunday, September 1
Directions to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort:
From Cañon City, take Hwy 50 West toward Salida. At the turnoff for the Royal Gorge (CR3A), turn L (south) and travel about 1.5 miles to the entrance to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Take the second entrance and follow the dirt road west toward the Gunslinger's Clubhouse - located on the hill. Park in one of the two large lots near the Clubhouse.
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be available on Friday, August 30th at Cañon City Brews & Bikes (224 Main Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm. All other packet pickup - for mountain bike races and trail runs - will be on Saturday and Sunday will be at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Find a Google Maps link to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort here. See the schedule for more information. Yes, you can still register for additional events at packet pickup.
Course:
The course has undergone some last minute adjustments. If you have downloaded a gps file or a map of the course you will find them to be a touch off in a couple of spots. Don’t worry, the race course will be well marked and we have created the best possible course for you to enjoy.
Private Aid:
Your race supporters are invited to provide private aid for you at any or all of our aid stations. Each of the aid stations will be reasonably accessible during the race by car and a short walk. Please see the Course Maps for locations (marked by a star).
Start:
The mountain bike races will start with a very short neutral rolling start. The racing will begin almost immediately. You are invited to warm up accordingly on the course prior to the race. The clock will start for everyone at the same time, when the neutral rolling start begins. The finish will be chip timed.
Distances:
Trail races are nearly impossible to set at an exact distance. We have tried to maximize the quality of our course, e.g. they are all loops and do not include any out and back sections. However, this means that the distances will be a touch off. It looks as if the ½ marathon will be a touch long, e.g. 13.4-ish miles and the Royal 25/50 will be a touch short, e.g. 24.8 and 49.6 miles.
Communications and Volunteers:
Race course communications are being provided by the local Amateur Radio Emergency Services Club. Everyone involved with the production of these events is a volunteer. Please be nice to them.
Spectator Information:
Friends and family are welcome to join in on the fun! Our host, the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, will have plenty of space at the start / finish line for spectators to set up tents, chairs, and blankets. For information on how to view racers on the course, please see the course map here, where spectator-friendly locations are marked with a star. Come ready to support racers, participate in an event, and enjoy the post-race festivities. There is NO COST to attend the post-race festivities.
Weather:
It will likely be hot on Saturday (85°/59°) and Sunday (91°/61°). The course will have aid stations at regular intervals, as well as hand-up water bottles for your convenience. Nevertheless, please be sure to hydrate appropriately and ride within your comfort level / abilities.
Kid's Activities:
We have three kid-friendly races scheduled throughout the weekend. There are two kids' mountain bike races (about .5 miles each) and one kid foot race / toddler trot. See the schedule here for more information. Registration for these FREE events will be at the event and will require a parent / guardian signature.
Food and Beer:
Both will be available for sale throughout the weekend. We are proud to have Fire It Up! Wood Fired Pizza with us for the duration of the weekend.
Schedule:
Friday, August 30
- 12 pm - Course open for pre-riding
- 5-7 pm - Packet pickup and registration at Brews & Bikes in downtown Cañon City
Saturday, August 31
- 6:45-7:15 am am - Half-Marathon packet pickup and registration at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort (ends 7:15 am)
- 7:30 am - Point Alta Vista Half-Marathon Trail Run START
- 12:30 - 2:30 pm - Course open for pre-riding
- 2:00-2:45 pm - Packet pickup and race-day registration at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort (Ends at 2:45 pm)
- 2:30 pm - Kid's MTB Race START
- 3:00 pm - Gorgeous 25 MTB Race START
- 7-9 pm - Music by Dillon Finn and campfires at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
- 7:30 pm - Course Closes for Gorgeous 25
Sunday, September 1
- 6:30-7:45 am - Packet pickup and race-day registration at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
- 8:00 am - Royal 50 MTB Race START
- 12:00 pm - Food and drink sales begin
- 12:00 pm - Cutoff (Royal 50 racers must begin 2nd lap)
- 2:00 pm - Course closes for Royal 50J
- 2:15 pm - Kid's MTB Loop Race START (`.5 mile)
- 4:45 pm - Kid's Race START (.5 mile or Toddler Dash)
- 4:15-4:45 pm - Packet pickup and registration for Point Alta Vista 5K (ends 4:45 pm)
- 5:00 pm - Point Alta Vista 5K Trail Run START
- 6:15 pm - Point Alta Vista Grand Re-Opening Ceremonies
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Live Music by Mystic 7 and campfires at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
Directions to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort:
From Cañon City, take Hwy 50 West toward Salida. At the turnoff for the Royal Gorge (CR3A), turn L (south) and travel about 1.5 miles to the entrance to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Take the second entrance and follow the dirt road west toward the Gunslinger's Clubhouse - located on the hill. Park in one of the two large lots near the Clubhouse.
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be available on Friday, August 30th at Cañon City Brews & Bikes (224 Main Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm. All other packet pickup - for mountain bike races and trail runs - will be on Saturday and Sunday will be at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Find a Google Maps link to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort here. See the schedule for more information. Yes, you can still register for additional events at packet pickup.
Course:
The course has undergone some last minute adjustments. If you have downloaded a gps file or a map of the course you will find them to be a touch off in a couple of spots. Don’t worry, the race course will be well marked and we have created the best possible course for you to enjoy.
Private Aid:
Your race supporters are invited to provide private aid for you at any or all of our aid stations. Each of the aid stations will be reasonably accessible during the race by car and a short walk. Please see the Course Maps for locations (marked by a star).
Start:
The mountain bike races will start with a very short neutral rolling start. The racing will begin almost immediately. You are invited to warm up accordingly on the course prior to the race. The clock will start for everyone at the same time, when the neutral rolling start begins. The finish will be chip timed.
Distances:
Trail races are nearly impossible to set at an exact distance. We have tried to maximize the quality of our course, e.g. they are all loops and do not include any out and back sections. However, this means that the distances will be a touch off. It looks as if the ½ marathon will be a touch long, e.g. 13.4-ish miles and the Royal 25/50 will be a touch short, e.g. 24.8 and 49.6 miles.
Communications and Volunteers:
Race course communications are being provided by the local Amateur Radio Emergency Services Club. Everyone involved with the production of these events is a volunteer. Please be nice to them.
Spectator Information:
Friends and family are welcome to join in on the fun! Our host, the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, will have plenty of space at the start / finish line for spectators to set up tents, chairs, and blankets. For information on how to view racers on the course, please see the course map here, where spectator-friendly locations are marked with a star. Come ready to support racers, participate in an event, and enjoy the post-race festivities. There is NO COST to attend the post-race festivities.
Weather:
It will likely be hot on Saturday (85°/59°) and Sunday (91°/61°). The course will have aid stations at regular intervals, as well as hand-up water bottles for your convenience. Nevertheless, please be sure to hydrate appropriately and ride within your comfort level / abilities.
Kid's Activities:
We have three kid-friendly races scheduled throughout the weekend. There are two kids' mountain bike races (about .5 miles each) and one kid foot race / toddler trot. See the schedule here for more information. Registration for these FREE events will be at the event and will require a parent / guardian signature.
Food and Beer:
Both will be available for sale throughout the weekend. We are proud to have Fire It Up! Wood Fired Pizza with us for the duration of the weekend.
