It's our 40th Anniversary Race! Choose the 13.1 or the 5k! December 6th, 2026: 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 ha
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Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run! 2026 — Pueblo, CO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Pueblo, CO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
