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WAITLIST ACTIVE April 25, 2026
Cañon City, CO
Other Distances: 50K30K12.5K5KKids Run
Field Strength
57.3%
1 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
101
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
57.3%
Rank of 20th
-9.4%
Median Rank
66.7%
90+
1
80-89
2
60-79
15
<60
8
New
75
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
1
-0.4 vs avg
% of Field
1.0%
-0.2% vs avg

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: 40 with <5 finishes, 35 unranked

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

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
101
Ranked Runners
26
Field Size Meter
Smallest (51) Largest (410)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
JJ
Jay Jump
55 results
Colorado Springs, CO
90.4%
JP
Jack Packert
5 results
Gunnison, CO
81.2%
JM
Jaden McNeese
6 results
Gunnison, CO
80.5%
WS
Wesley Sandoval
41 results
Leadville, CO
77.1%
LM
Luke McCrae
14 results
Colorado Springs, CO
74.1%