2024 Canya Cañon Cancelled
We regret to inform you that the 2024 Canya Cañon has been cancelled due to unsafe trail conditions. The Cañon had up to 2 feet of snow during the winter storm Wednesday through Friday and there are many downed trees on the trail.
Place
Colorado Springs, CO US 80906
Description
Event Details
Race Day: Sunday, November 10th
Start time 11:00am; Bib pick-up starts at 10:15am
Same course as last year (original 4-mile course that runs the length of the Columbine Trail).
Participants will start at Starsmore and run up Columbine Trail to the Powell parking lot. Adventures Out West will shuttle participants back to Starsmore.
Well behaved and leashed pets are allowed! However, pets are not allowed in the Adventures Out West Jeeps so you will have to hike or run back down after you have finished, or arrange your own transportation.
ALL PROCEEDS benefit the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon where our mission is to preserve the natural resources of North Cheyenne Cañon Park. We raise funds and sponsor park improvements, enrichment programs, community events, and opportunities for citizen and visitor involvement.
Race Location
Start at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Cañon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Registration & Entry Fees
Race Day Registration: 10:15am. Online registration is preferred.
Early Bird Individual: $35
Early Bird Family (3-6 people): $70
Starting Oct. 1:
Individual: $40
Family (3-6 people): $75
This race is a cupless race!
Please bring your own water bottle(s). There will be a water station at the spur to Gold Camp Road on Upper Columbine Trail (about 2.5 miles into the race). There will also be water at the finish line.
Parking
Parking is available in any of the parking lots near Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Overflow parking is available in the dirt parking lot on Mesa Ave just west of Evans Ave.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Portable toilets will be available at the finish line in the Powell parking lot.
Awards
The top 3 overall male and female participants will receive a custom award.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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