Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon - Franktown, Colorado - Running

The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon is a Running race in Franktown, Colorado consisting of a 10K Trail Run.

Join us for the Annual Friends Run for Castlewood Canyon 10K Trail Race, now named the Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon - The Dam Run!

Run entirely on Castlewood Canyon State Park trails! See Course Descriptions below.

Castlewood Canyon is a special place and a hidden treasure for trail runners and hikers. The park is a Colorado Natural Area providing great wildlife, plant communities and geological viewing opportunities. Remnants of geologic and local history combine when the then Castlewood Dam burst in 1933, sending a 15-foot-high wave of water into Denver. Ruins of the original ill-fated dam and the historic homestead still exist for hikers and runners to see.

This event is a fund raiser. ALL PROFITS will be used for the benefit of Castlewood Canyon State Park. Come run or hike, have breakfast while you enjoy the views and help us protect and preserve our special park!

In an effort to GO GREEN and due to limited parking, we strongly encourage that participants carpool to the event if possible.