Black Canyon Ascent 6M Run and Challenge Walk
Friday, October 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 rad & scenic 6-mile uphill 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, cool down those calves and enjoy visiting the spectacular Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. All participants will receive high-quality tech shirts with distinctive Black Canyon imagery. The race is also the San Juan Mountain Runners primary fundraiser for several local non-profits. *Please note that there may be mandatory last minute changes for health and safety reasons.
Features:
T Shirt
Goody Bag
Course Certified
Event Timed
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:
SHUTTLE INFO : Race participants must park in the San Juan Cinema parking lot and take a bus to the start. Post-race bus service and shuttles will return participants to the parking lot. Participants who have picked up their race packet may be dropped off at the race start; however no parking will be allowed. As always, carpooling is encouraged.
Awards info:
This year we are offering a $100 bonus if someone sets a new course record in the Overall Male or Female category.
Additional info
Event Schedule: First 200 Registrants are guranteed race shirts.
Professional Timing:
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
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. at the Montrose Visitor Center, located at 107 S. Cascade, at the corner of South First and Cascade. 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 - Early Bird, until 8/15/2021 $35 - Individual, until 10/8/2021 $40 - Sweet, I'm in! Last minute decisions until midnight, 10/14/21 $45 - 10/15/21 at Packet Pickup and 10/16/21 on Race Day Special Youth Offer - free youth registration (13 and under) with paid adult registration!
Options:
• youth (13 and under) with paid adult
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