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WAITLIST ACTIVE April 25, 2026
Cañon City, CO
Other Distances: 30K20K12.5K5KKids Run
Field Strength
72.3%
1 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
127
Registered Runners

The Royal Gorge Groove is a scenic trail running event in Cañon City, Colorado, that challenges participants with a variety of distances, including a signature 50K ultramarathon. Runners traverse rugged terrain along the dramatic rim of the Royal Gorge, where they encounter breathtaking 900-foot drop-offs and views of the Arkansas River. Organized by Aravaipa Running, the race is part of a festive multi-sport weekend that transitions from trail runs on Saturday to mountain bike races on Sunday.

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Field Strength

Field Strength
72.3%
Rank of 20th
+2.1%
Median Rank
69.5%
90+
1
80-89
9
60-79
28
<60
10
New
79
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
1
-2.0 vs avg
% of Field
0.8%
-0.7% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 48 runners with 5+ UltraSignup finishes.

Field Strength is the UltraSignup rank of the 20th strongest qualified runner—a higher value indicates greater depth of talent.

Excluded: 44 with <5 finishes, 35 unranked

90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
127
Ranked Runners
48
Field Size Meter
Smallest (50) Largest (466)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
NW
Nick Wilson
6 results
Golden, CO
87.6%
DC
Dain Carlson
7 results
Golden, CO
86.9%
BS
Braedon Sitmann
8 results
Vancouver, WA
84.6%
TW
Toler Wilson
22 results
Gunnison, CO
84.5%
RS
Rylan Salsberry
7 results
Gunnison, CO
83.4%