Events
1/2 marathon
Mini Rock Canyon 5k
Place
Pueblo, CO US 81005
Description
Choose the 13.1 or the 5k!
December 7th, 2025: 8:30am at Pueblo City park pavilion, 801 Goodnight Ave. 81005
It is exciting to bring you another exquisite day of racing alongside the scenic Arkansas River! This is a fast course that starts in Pueblo's City Park then you quickly drop down to the scenic river trail, where you will be encompassed with nonstop gorgeous terrain and scenery. This smooth path will lead you along the river with kayakers and wildlife galore. You will hit some dirt trails as you head west to our Nature Center and then swoop around the corner to an open field where deer are usually always in sight. You will then head back along the trail and hopefully with fast footing and well refreshed as there are several water/gatorade stations along the way. Make sure to give a big "hello" to our high-school and club runners at the aid stations!
Every year this race gets a host of runners going for their first 13.1 goals, return racers that have made this race a tradition year after year, and showcases many elite trail and road racers. The array of accomplishing racers have been a joy to see as they take on this fast course and come through the finish line!
We are ready to cheer you all!
PS. Like our Rock Canyon Half Facebook page for the latest for updates!
Race details
Race Date: December 7th, 2025
Half Marathon Race Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm
5K Mini Rock Race Time: 8:45-10:30
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, Dec 6th at Pueblo Subaru 10-5pm (Highly recommended to pick up prior to race day) 2125 US-50, Pueblo, CO 81008
Sunday, Dec 7th at City park pavilion 7-8:15am. 801 Goodnight Ave. 81005
No dogs or strollers are allowed at this event due to the terrain and single pathways.
Half Marathon: Water Stops:
There will be 7 water stations for the Half Marathon. The first has only water. All the rest will have water and Gatorade. Located approximately 1.3, 3, 4.75 , 6.3, and then hit them on the way back!
Water station for the 5k is at mile 1.33 just before the turnaround.
11.5 miles (odd distances but we have to put water stops where we can drive a car).
Weather:
This is an event for runners (or runners who walk some) and can complete the distance in 4 hours or less - the race will end at 12:30 pm. This is to help insure the safety of our volunteers in case of harsh weather. Pueblo is located in the "banana belt" of Colorado. When it issnowing all around we tend to remain dry, which is great for runners but bad for lawns. Come prepared for snow and wind then be pleasantly surprised by the great weather we have in December in Pueblo. However, having a run in December is a gamble, we have never canceled in 36 years and we intend to run this race regardless of the weather.
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Course map and parking:
Course Map: 2024
The course starts at at the City Park Pavilion and then drops you down onto the Arkansas trail. You will find a mix of terrain as you head west toward Lake Pueblo Dam and back.
Mini Rock 5k Course: This is an out and back course with a water station at mile 1.33 near the turn around.
Parking:
Traffic through City Park is one-way so wind around the zoo to the east side of the park near the fountain and round about. Packet pickup is inside the pavilion (the big building just northwest of the round about/east entrance and fountain) from 7-8:15am. City Park, 801 Goodnight Ave. 81005. The race begins and ends near the pavilion. Parking is available on the streets, by the pool, zoo, and softball fields, within the park, so park wherever you can but watch for "No Parking" signs.
Race Swag(2025 swag TBD)
Half-Marathon-Participant sweatshirt hoodies: Finisher Medals: Placing awards:
5K Mini Rock-Participant: T-shirt, and Placing awards
***Swag and awards are only available at packet pickup and on race day. There is no option for items to be mailed.
Registration Pricing
Half Marathon:
Ages 5-19 $35.00 (Under special pricing tab)
Ages 19+ $55 Until December 8th
5k Mini Rock:
Ages 5-19 $25 (Under special pricing tab)
Ages 19+ $35 Until December 8th
****Soco and PPRR club members receive $5 discount.
****Hoodie or Shirts will not be guaranteed for those who register within 2-weeks prior of race day.
Refund/Transfer/Deferment Policy:
Refunds within the last week will have a $30 fee and are available until Dec 6th (under refund tab) BIB or Race event transfers can be done through by logging on to RunSignup, navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer Event. Transfers will release your race spot and giveaway item. Then you will re-enter the chosen distance and not be guaranteed a hoodie or t-shirt if none are available so close to race day. Any available giveaways will be available after the race. There are NO registration deferments for this race.
Race Results
Get Live Results from Racing Underground: https://racingunderground.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16436&RId=5124
Race results can be found under results page here on runsignup.
Award Recognitions
Half Marathon:
Overall 1st place Male & Female : $100
Overall 2nd place Male & Female: $80
Overall 3rd place Male & Female: $50
1st-3rd medal places for age groups:
- 0-14
- 15-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70+
Mini Rock 5k:
Overall 1st place Male & Female
1st-3rd medal places for age groups:
- 0-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
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