The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 2020 - Virtual Version!

The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 2020 - Virtual Version!

Tuesday, September 1, 2020  to September 30, 2020

Address:

2989 S State Highway 83, Franktown, CO    view map

Registration closed:

All registrations are online and may be made on the day of your run. 

Description:

Join us for The 7th Annual Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 

Virtual Version! September 1-30th, 2020.  

Castlewood Canyon is a hidden treasure for trail runners and hikers. The park is a Colorado Natural Area providing great wildlife, plant community, and geologic viewing opportunities. A surprising remnant of local history is on display at the ruins of Castlewood Dam. This private dam burst during a storm in 1933, sending a wave of water flooding into Denver.  Runners and hikers will pass this unexpected window to the past, as well as the historic Lucas Homestead site.


This event is a fund raiser. ALL PROFITS will be directed towards 

the Wildcat Canyon Bridge project.

Features:

 Event Timed

 

Course description:

Choose your own course within the park, or run the traditional race course as described!

The 10K TRAIL RUN - is about the variety of terrain on the trails! A true trail run - no asphalt here! This challenging race starts and ends at Canyon Point.  You will start at the Lake Gulch trail head and run down the Lake Gulch trail to the Dam trail where you will see remnants of the Castlewood Dam.  You will run up a steep incline to Rimrock where you will run along the rim of the canyon. Enjoy the views, but don't take your eyes off the trail for too long - running on the rim rocks is a little tricky! You will then head down a challenging and technical descent to Creek Bottom trail where you will cross Cherry Creek, run along the creek and past the beautiful waterfalls. You will then run back up the Dam trail to Inner Canyon trail, cross the creek and up steep steps to the finish line at the Inner Canyon trail head where we will be cheering for you.  

The 5K Course

For the first .8 miles, runners in both events will share the course down Lake Gulch Trail.  After crossing Cherry Creek, 5K runners will turn right and enjoy a shortened version of the course.  At 1.6 miles, 5K runners will emerge from the canyon and complete the remainder of the distance on our paved Canyon View Nature Trail.  

 

Course maps:

 Copy - Copy - 5 and 10 K    Copy - Copy - 5k Course    Copy - Copy - 5k Elevation profile  

Awards info:

All finishers will be rewarded with a "Friends of Castlewood Canyon" buff! Stop by the visitor's center with your run results and claim your swag. Be sure to share your wildlife encounters and impressions of the trail while you're there. Post your best run pictures on Facebook and tag Castlewood Canyon State Park!

Additional info

There will not be water on the trail. Please plan to self support your hydration needs. Water is available at the visitor center when entering the park.

The courses will not be marked. Bring a trail map and re-create the traditional courses on your own, or blaze a new course that you've always wished for.

For a more enjoyable Virtual Dam Run experience, plan your run for early mornings and weekdays.

Timing

As a virtual run, participants will need to send a screenshot of their run tracked on Strava, MapMyRun or a similar app, to the Race Director to be recorded. Just click "Contact Race Director" at the top of this registration website.

You may also report times to Park Staff at the visitor center (open from 9am to 5pm). Final results will be uploaded to this website at the end of the month.  

Runner Guidance

  1. Runners may complete a course as many times as they would like, but only one uploaded time per participant will be allowed.
  2. Please bring your own face covering and hand sanitizer.
  3. Trail running is generally a solitary activity, but if running with companions, maintain separation of 6 feet.
  4. Covid-19 social distancing and safety procedures should be practiced at all times. Most of the park trails are single track and face coverings should be worn when passing other park visitors.
  5. Restroom facilities are available at the Visitor Center and at the Start/Finish line at the Canyon Point parking area.
  6. The following are general race event guidelines for the State of Colorado:
    1. Maintain social distancing of 6 feet.
    2. Face coverings required until runner crosses the start line. Face masks are to be put back on as you reach the finish line.
    3. Runners must be “healthy” to attend, follow government guidelines for outdoor events.
    4. No groups of over 25 at any time.
    5. Runners are to bring their own pre-race and post-race hydration / nutrition.
    6. All waste is to be place in a waste approved container.

Additional reference material:

    1. https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/how-to-trail-race-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/  
    2. https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/guidelines-for-trail-running-events-in-the-covid-19-era/
    3. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
    4. https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/castlewoodcanyon
    5. https://www.runcolfax.org/colorado-running-and-walking-event-alliance/
    6. https://www.runcolfax.org/wp-content/uploads/7-15-20-Guidelines-for-Small-to-Large-Running-and-Walking-Events.pdf

Refund Policy

There are no refunds for The 2020 Virtual Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon.  We anticipate 30 days as being flexible enough to accomodate unexpected events arising.  However, you may always reach out to the Race Director if you have special circumstances.  

Registration info:

The park entrance fee IS NOT included in the event registration fee this year! You will need to purchase a day pass. Annual passes are accepted and can be purchased on site. 


Please note that a small online registration processing fee will be added to the prices listed below.  

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All registrations are online and may be made on the day of your run. 

 

 

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