2008 marks the first edition of the U.S. Bank Rim Rock Run, as well as the sixteenth year for the race. We are proud to announce U.S. Bank as the official title sponsor of the Rim Rock Run. The U.S. Bank Rim Rock Run is one of America's most scenic runs; the course takes you from high desert through red rock canyons, majestic mesas, and towering rock monoliths. The starting time is 8:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, at the East (Grand Junction side) entrance to the Colorado National Monument.

Due to Park Service limitations, the race is limited to the first 400 runners so please register early!

There is limited parking at the start and finish of the race. Buses will start loading from Rimrock Adventures parking area at 6:15 a.m.  Rimrock Adventures, 927 Hwy 340 (also known as Broadway), is located 1.3 miles south of Interstate 70, Exit 19 (Fruita). The last bus will leave no later than 7:15 a.m. Runners must provide their own transportation to Rimrock Adventures. Spectators may park near the start to watch the race begin. To watch the finish they must park at Rimrock Adventures and take the shuttle van to the finish.  Runners parking at the start must provide their own transportation back to the start after they finish.

Rimrock Adventures is one mile from the Rim Rock Run finish. Vans will shuttle runners back to Rimrock Adventures after the run.  

Please remember to run in the RIGHT-hand lane of the road at all times. The left lane is open to traffic! Runners crossing the centerline into the left lane will be disqualified. Bib numbers must be visible when crossing the finish line in order for the timing/results to work correctly. The course will be closed after five hours.  Runners still on the course after five hours will be given the option of a ride to the finish or finish on the course which will then be open to traffic in both directions.  If you are on the course after five hours please cross over to the left-hand side of the road, facing traffic.

Our insurance prohibits bicycles, dogs, roller blades, and baby joggers on the course with the runners. Because of congestion at the finish, we request that you ask family and friends to leave their dogs at home when they come to support you.

If you want to send clothes to the finish, place them in a bag marked with your race number. Your race packet bag can be used as a clothes bag. You must write your bib number on your bag. Bags will also be available at the starting line. Before the race, put your clothes bag in the designated area. The bags will be sorted and waiting for you at Rimrock Adventures at the end of the run. 

Discard clothing during the run at your own risk!

Nine aid stations will be vying for the title of Best Aid Station, which is decided by you, the runners. After you have completed the course, we ask that you cast your vote for the aid station that did the best job of serving your needs and inspiring you to complete the race. The coveted traveling trophy will be awarded to the Best Aid Station.

The original vision of the race committee was to create a gate-to-gate Monument run - a beautiful, challenging, and fun-filled event. Monument brochures refer to the U.S. Bank Rim Rock Run route as a 23-mile drive, hence the 37K. The official measurement determined the route to be about 1900 feet short of 23 miles. There will be accurately placed mile markers along the course. The distance from the last mile marker (at 22 miles) to the finish is about 0.6 miles.

As you cross the finish line, you will be given a Finisher's gift. You can then take the shuttle van to the refreshment tent at Rimrock Adventures. The First Aid tent at the finish area is for runner recovery prior to the short shuttle to Rimrock Adventures.

The shuttle van driver will give you a ballot to vote for the Best Aid Station.  After you fill out the ballot you can give it back to the shuttle driver or take it to the refreshment tent and put it on the table where the ballots are being collected.

Also in the tent, near the age group award table, you will find a survey asking where you stayed the night before and how you heard about the run. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. 

Awards will be presented to the overall winners on the stage next to (or inside of depending on the weather) the Rimrock Adventures tent at noon. Age group awards will be available at the awards table in the tent after you have finished the run. The Best Aid Station trophy will be awarded at 1:30 p.m.

This race benefits the Mesa State Women's Cross Country Team as well as other local beneficiaries.  By entering this race, you are supporting them.  

Race results will be available on this web site shortly after the race.

A special thanks to our sponsors who appreciate your patronage.