Black Canyon Ascent 6M Run and Challenge Walk
Saturday, May 16, 2020 • 6 mile
Address:
CO HWY 347 & US HWY 50, Montrose, CO view map
Description:
The Black Canyon Ascent 6-mile Run and Challenge Walk features a tough, scenic 6-mile course starting at an elevation of 6500' and climbing almost 2,000' to the rim of the Black Canyon National Park. For over 40 years, beautiful vistas and scenic surroundings have inspired people to challenge themselves and the competition in this classic Western Colorado event. After the race, participants and their family and friends can enjoy visiting the spectacular Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. All participants will receive high-quality tech shirts with distinctive Black Canyon imagery. Also, all participants will be entered in the raffle to take place during and after the awards ceremony. The race is also the San Juan Mountain Runners primary fundraiser for several local non-profits. This year we will feature: -CJ Sports Timing -High-quality tech shirts -Tasty food and drink at the finish line area -Great overall and age group awards -Excellent raffle prizes
Features:
T Shirt
Goody Bag
Course Certified
Event Timed
Raffle
Food and Drinks
Awards
Course description:
Course maps:
Directions to start:
Both the walkers and runners will start at the intersection of US Hwy 50 and CO Hwy 347 approx. 6 miles east of Montrose, CO. The course climbs 6 miles into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on a paved 2-lane road. The finish area is near the Park Campground with post-race festivities at the adjacent Park Amphitheater.
Parking:
NEW THIS YEAR: Race participants must park in the in the San Juan Cinema parking lot and take the bus to the start. Post-race bus service will return particants to the parking area. Carpooling is recommended. Participants who have picked up their race packet may be dropped off at the race start; however, parking will not be allowed.
Awards info:
This year we are offering a $100 bonus if someone sets a new course record in the Overall Male or Female category. We will feature custom awards for:
Additional info
Event Schedule: Awards and raffle take place in the amphitheatre overlooking the Black Canyon and the Elk Mountains immediately following the run. First 250 Registrants are guranteed race shirts.
Professional Timing:
CJ Sports Timing will provide professional timing for all runner participants. Walkers will be timed manually and all walkers are encouraged to keep track of their own time.
Proceeds Benefit:
All proceeds will go to local non-profits.
Technical Singlets
All participants will receive technical short-sleeved t-shirts featuring our Black Canyon logo.
Packet pickup:
Friday night Packet Pick-up & Registration, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located in Montrose at the Office of Business and Tourism, 107 S. Cascade at the corner of South First and Cascade. NEW THIS YEAR: Race day Packet Pick-up & Registration, 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the San Juan Cinema parking lot at Hillcrest and Highway 50, 1869 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401.
Registration info:
Registration Fees $30 - until 3/16/2020 $35 - until 4/16/2020 $40 - until midnight, 5/14/2020 $45 - 5/15/2020 at Packet Pickup and on Race Day 5/16/2020 Special Youth Offer - free youth registration (13 and under) with paid adult registration!
Options:
• Early Bird Individual
• Youth (13 and under) with paid adult
