Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO
- Distance
- 1/2 marathon · Mini Rock Canyon 5k
From the Organizer
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 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
16°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wfo Pueblo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pueblo, CO
Elevation
4,784 ft
Nearest Airport
PUB
Pueblo Memorial Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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- Race
- Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!?
- Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run! is a running race held in Pueblo, Colorado on December 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado at 800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rock Canyon Half Marathon- 40th Anniversary Run!
Dec 6, 2026