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.
Field Strength
About rankings: Stats based on 26 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: 20 with <5 finishes, 18 unranked
90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing