Black Canyon Ascent 6M - Montrose, Colorado - Running

The Black Canyon Ascent 6M is a Running race in Montrose, Colorado consisting of a 6 Miles.

The Black Canyon Ascent 6-mile Run and Challenge Walk features a tough, scenic 6-mile course starting at an elevation of 6500' and climbing almost 2,000' to the rim of the Black Canyon National Park. For over 40 years, beautiful vistas and scenic surroundings have inspired people to challenge themselves and the competition in this classic Western Colorado event. After the race, participants and their family and friends can enjoy visiting the spectacular Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. All participants will receive high-quality tech shirts with distinctive Black Canyon imagery. Also, all participants will be entered in the raffle to take place during and after the awards ceremony. The race is also the San Juan Mountain Runners primary fundraiser for several local non-profits. This year we will feature:

-CJ Sports Timing

-High-quality tech shirts

-Tasty food and drink at the finish line area

-Great overall and age group awards

-Excellent raffle prizes. This 6-mile event climbs almost 2,000' to the National Park on a 2-lane, paved road. The road will be open to traffic and participants will need to stay on the left side of the road. That being said, there is little traffic on that road race-day morning and State Patrol will be helping us to monitor the course.

Two aid stations will be set up: at mile 2 water only and at mile 4 water and Gatorade. If it is a warm day we encourage those who anticpate being on the course for more than 90 minutes to carry extra water.

At mile-5 at the kiosk entrance to the Park, the course flattens out and the last leg entering the campground area is a fast downhill. Be careful! On tired legs that downhill stretch can get the better of you!