Race Day Info
Below is important information regarding all events. For maps, course info, etc, please see our website at www.royal50.com .
Schedule:
Friday, October 14
5:00-7:00 pm - Packet pickup and registration at Cañon City Brews & Bikes
Saturday, October 15th
8:00-9:00 am - Packet pickup at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort with Emergency Treats (coffee and mini-donuts!)
8:45 am - Pre-race meeting (at the eastern end of the parking area)
9:15 am - Royal 50 Individuals START (interval start for each category following this)
12:00 pm - Food and beverage service with From the Flames Pizza begins
1:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
2:00-4:00 pm - Live music with Joel Knight
2:30 pm - Kids' Races (.05 and 3-mile distances). Prizes for all!
3:00 pm - Last lap cuttoff
4:00 pm - Course closes
6:23 pm - Sunset
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 at the entrance.
Packet pickup: Packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 14th at Cañon City Brews & Bikes (224 Main Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm. All other packet pickup will be on Saturday morning at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort from 8:00-9:00 am. Find a Google Maps link to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort here. See the schedule for more information. Yes, you or friends can still register for additional events at packet pickup.
Course and Aid:
This year, each lap is the same! You'll start at the Royal Gorge Ranch and Resort and head northeast for 12.7 miles of trail. You'll hit three aid stations throughout the course, two with food (candy, cheese crackers, Gatorade, fruit and some gels) and water, and one (at Canyon Rim) with just water. Please note that one small portion of the race course is on private property, so pre-riding is NOT ADVISED before October 14th. GPX files are posted via Trailforks or Strava, located on this page.
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:
A pre-race meeting will be held at 8:45 am at the bike sculpture near the parking area. (Please see attached map.) Participants will then line up at the staging area according to race category (distance, solo/duo/team, etc.). Please refer to the attached map. Race start will be 9:15 and then at intervals of just a few minutes. You are invited to warm up accordingly on the course prior to the race. The race will be chip timed (start and finish).
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. Due to historic issues and having so many people / kids in one place, please leave your furry friends (certified service animals excepted) at home.
Weather:
The Royal Gorge Region generally has mild temperatures in mid-October. We're hoping for great weather, but suggest that you pack for all types of "Colorado" weather.
Kid's Activities:
The is a tennis court, tree house, and play area below Gunslingers Lodge that is open to kids. The toddler mountain bike race course is within a closed course and is about .5 miles long. A kids' race - about ~3 miles long - will also be offered. Registration for this FREE event will be at the event and will require a parent / guardian signature.
Food and Elevation Beer Co. Beer:
Both will be available for sale. We are proud to have From the Flames Pizza and Emergency Treats (donuts and coffee) with us.
Schedule:
Friday, October 14
5:00-7:00 pm - Packet pickup and registration at Cañon City Brews & Bikes
Saturday, October 15th
8:00-9:00 am - Packet pickup at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort with Emergency Treats (coffee and mini-donuts!)
8:45 am - Pre-race meeting (at the eastern end of the parking area)
9:15 am - Royal 50 Individuals START (interval start for each category following this)
12:00 pm - Food and beverage service with From the Flames Pizza begins
1:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
2:00-4:00 pm - Live music with Joel Knight
2:30 pm - Kids' Races (.05 and 3-mile distances). Prizes for all!
3:00 pm - Last lap cuttoff
4:00 pm - Course closes
6:23 pm - Sunset
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 at the entrance.
Packet pickup: Packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 14th at Cañon City Brews & Bikes (224 Main Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm. All other packet pickup will be on Saturday morning at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort from 8:00-9:00 am. Find a Google Maps link to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort here. See the schedule for more information. Yes, you or friends can still register for additional events at packet pickup.
Course and Aid:
This year, each lap is the same! You'll start at the Royal Gorge Ranch and Resort and head northeast for 12.7 miles of trail. You'll hit three aid stations throughout the course, two with food (candy, cheese crackers, Gatorade, fruit and some gels) and water, and one (at Canyon Rim) with just water. Please note that one small portion of the race course is on private property, so pre-riding is NOT ADVISED before October 14th. GPX files are posted via Trailforks or Strava, located on this page.
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:
A pre-race meeting will be held at 8:45 am at the bike sculpture near the parking area. (Please see attached map.) Participants will then line up at the staging area according to race category (distance, solo/duo/team, etc.). Please refer to the attached map. Race start will be 9:15 and then at intervals of just a few minutes. You are invited to warm up accordingly on the course prior to the race. The race will be chip timed (start and finish).
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. Due to historic issues and having so many people / kids in one place, please leave your furry friends (certified service animals excepted) at home.
Weather:
The Royal Gorge Region generally has mild temperatures in mid-October. We're hoping for great weather, but suggest that you pack for all types of "Colorado" weather.
Kid's Activities:
The is a tennis court, tree house, and play area below Gunslingers Lodge that is open to kids. The toddler mountain bike race course is within a closed course and is about .5 miles long. A kids' race - about ~3 miles long - will also be offered. Registration for this FREE event will be at the event and will require a parent / guardian signature.
Food and Elevation Beer Co. Beer:
Both will be available for sale. We are proud to have From the Flames Pizza and Emergency Treats (donuts and coffee) with us.
