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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20268:30 AM | $60 | 550 |
| Mini Rock Canyon 5k | 5K | Dec 6, 20268:45 AM | $35 | 250 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Colorado ($60).
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Colorado runs 2:12:38, about 10:07 a mile, based on 60 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:55 and men in 2:03:31.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 1/2 marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 5,370 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (GWEN STEVES) for Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:25, and half the field in 2:09:19; the last tenth came in after 2:52:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:15:19 | 1:37:18 |
| 20-29 | 1:28:25 | 1:25:45 |
| 30-39 | 1:41:13 | 1:28:55 |
| 40-49 | 1:47:37 | 1:34:43 |
| 50-59 | 1:56:26 | 1:33:33 |
| 60-69 | 2:21:13 | 1:47:07 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Down 21 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 481 to 382 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:10:30 to 2:09:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 382 (-19%) | 2:09:19 | under 1:41:29 | 1:15:04 |
| 2022 | 473 (-2%) | 2:10:12 | under 1:44:33 | 1:17:51 |
| 2021 | 481 | 2:10:30 | under 1:39:00 | 1:12:51 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
About average for Colorado half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2023 half marathon field finished under 1:53:25, against 1:56:43 in a typical Colorado half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 62°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run! cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Half Marathon: Ages 5-19 $35.00. Ages 19+ $55 Until Sept 5th then $60.00 Until Race Day. 5k Mini Rock: Ages 5-19 $25. Ages 19+ $35 Until December 6th. ****Soco and PPRR club members receive $5 discount. ****Hoodies or T-Shirts will not be…
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Date: December 6th, 2026. Half Marathon Race Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm. 5K Mini Rock Race Time: 8:45-10:30. Packet Pickup: Saturday, Dec 5th at Pueblo Subaru 10-5pm ( Highly recommended to pick up prior to race day) 2125 US-50, Pueblo…
Parking and travel
Half Marathon Course Map: New Course to be loaded soon! The course starts at at the City Park Pavilion and then drops you down onto the Arkansas trail. You will find a mix of terrain as you head west and turnaround at the halfway point…
Shirt and medal
Half-Marathon-Participant 40th Anniversary Hoodie: 5K Mini Rock-Participant 40th Anniversary short sleeve shirt: Finisher Medals for all Half Marathon and 5k Finishers: Placing awards. ***Swag and awards are only available at packet pickup…
Awards
Half Marathon: Overall 1st place Male & Female: $100. Overall 2nd place Male & Female: $80. Overall 3rd place Male & Female: $50. 1st-3rd medal places for age groups: 0-14. 15-19. 20-24. 25-29. 30-34. 35-39. 40-44. 45-49. 50-54. 55-59…
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It's our 40th Anniversary Race!
Choose the 13.1 or the 5k!
December 6th, 2026: 8:30am at Pueblo City park pavilion, 801 Goodnight Ave. 81005