It's almost here! Welcome to the Great Escape Trail EventsThe Great Escape Trail events are less than a week away. Please find race information listed in this email. We're excited to see you and hope that you'll take full advantage of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival and all that the region has to offer.
Whitewater Festival Info
Courses
We're proud to offer courses that accommodate all levels of riders. To see your course, visit our website: https://www.royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com/land-events.html Note that our 5K running and family mountain bike course has significantly changed from last year, offering a nice, flat, wide ride/ run along the Riverwalk.
T-Shirts
Participants who pre-ordered a t-shirt will also be able to pick that up at packet pickup. Some additional shirts (limited availability, first-come, first-served) will be available for purchase on the day of or at packet pickup for $20.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup is on Friday, July 21st from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Centennial Park in Cañon City. Festival Front Gate attendants will have your name on a participant list, so you'll be able to get into the festival for free both Friday and Saturday. You may also pick up your packet on Saturday morning starting at 7:00 a.m. at the starting line (north west corner of the park).
Aid Stations
We’ll have 3 aid stations throughout the events that will be accessible for the various routes. Supplies will include basic aid, snacks and water.
Festival Schedule
Hang out after the land events for the awards ceremony and the start of the water events. Live bands will be playing at the festival all day. View event schedule here.
Be Prepared
Here are a few items that would be a good idea to bring: Water, sunscreen, basic tire repair kit (MTB events), helmet (MTB events), gloves (MTB events), Mountain Bike in good working condition, running shoes. We are hoping for a nice 86-degree day, but be sure to STAY HYDRATED before and during the event.
Race Day Schedule
All events start and end at Centennial Park in Cañon City. Parking can be found at Veteran's Park (off Hwy 50) and on the north side of the river. (Take the pedestrian bridge over the river and come find us at the northwest corner of the park near the boat ramp.) It’s a good idea to show up between 15 and 30 minutes early for your event, to just get your bearings and familiar with the event layout.
Friday:
5:30-7:30 pm - Packet pickup at Centennial park
Saturday:
7:30 am - 27K Grinder Start
7:45 am - 10K Trail Run Start
7:45 am - 5K Trail Run Start
9:30 am - 10K Mountain Bike Ride Start
9:45 am - 5K Family / Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Start
10:00 am - Award Ceremony for running events
10:30 am - Award Ceremony for bike events
Volunteers
Have friends or family members who want to be involved but don't want to ride or run? Tell 'em they'll get a free hat for volunteering!
Sponsors
Our events are generously supported by Coming Home Realty, Pizza Madness, 3 Rocks Engineering, and Natural Grocers. Please stop in and let them know how much you appreciate their commitment to our recreation community.
Whitewater Festival Info
Courses
We're proud to offer courses that accommodate all levels of riders. To see your course, visit our website: https://www.royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com/land-events.html Note that our 5K running and family mountain bike course has significantly changed from last year, offering a nice, flat, wide ride/ run along the Riverwalk.
T-Shirts
Participants who pre-ordered a t-shirt will also be able to pick that up at packet pickup. Some additional shirts (limited availability, first-come, first-served) will be available for purchase on the day of or at packet pickup for $20.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup is on Friday, July 21st from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Centennial Park in Cañon City. Festival Front Gate attendants will have your name on a participant list, so you'll be able to get into the festival for free both Friday and Saturday. You may also pick up your packet on Saturday morning starting at 7:00 a.m. at the starting line (north west corner of the park).
Aid Stations
We’ll have 3 aid stations throughout the events that will be accessible for the various routes. Supplies will include basic aid, snacks and water.
Festival Schedule
Hang out after the land events for the awards ceremony and the start of the water events. Live bands will be playing at the festival all day. View event schedule here.
Be Prepared
Here are a few items that would be a good idea to bring: Water, sunscreen, basic tire repair kit (MTB events), helmet (MTB events), gloves (MTB events), Mountain Bike in good working condition, running shoes. We are hoping for a nice 86-degree day, but be sure to STAY HYDRATED before and during the event.
Race Day Schedule
All events start and end at Centennial Park in Cañon City. Parking can be found at Veteran's Park (off Hwy 50) and on the north side of the river. (Take the pedestrian bridge over the river and come find us at the northwest corner of the park near the boat ramp.) It’s a good idea to show up between 15 and 30 minutes early for your event, to just get your bearings and familiar with the event layout.
Friday:
5:30-7:30 pm - Packet pickup at Centennial park
Saturday:
7:30 am - 27K Grinder Start
7:45 am - 10K Trail Run Start
7:45 am - 5K Trail Run Start
9:30 am - 10K Mountain Bike Ride Start
9:45 am - 5K Family / Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Start
10:00 am - Award Ceremony for running events
10:30 am - Award Ceremony for bike events
Volunteers
Have friends or family members who want to be involved but don't want to ride or run? Tell 'em they'll get a free hat for volunteering!
Sponsors
Our events are generously supported by Coming Home Realty, Pizza Madness, 3 Rocks Engineering, and Natural Grocers. Please stop in and let them know how much you appreciate their commitment to our recreation community.
