Important Update: Rock Hawk Trail Race Postponement

Matt FeldhakeRace Update Leave a Comment

Attention Rock Hawk Trail Racers! Due to the concerning weather forecast for this weekend, and the Town of Castle Rock’s recommendation, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the Rock Hawk Trail Races. As dedicated trail stewards, we are constantly committed to  protecting the trail systems and open spaces we all love to explore.  While the decision we have ultimately come to alongside the Town of Castle Rock was a difficult one, we are confident that it is the best decision to ensure the safety of our participants and long term health of  the trail systems we utilize.  We are actively working with the Town of Castle Rock to confirm a new race date and …

Rumble Musings: Nostalgia For The Old, Excited For The New!

Jen LaughlinRace Preview, Race Report, Race Update

I’ve been spending a lot of time this month on the “old” Coldwater Rumble Trails. As winter grass over seeding is taking place at my son’s current soccer practice location in Litchfield Park, training has been temporarily moved to Goodyear and as my luck would have it, just a stone’s throw from the main entrance to Estrella Mountain Regional Park, giving me quick access to a sunset trail run while he’s at practice. Outside of Coldwater, I don’t get many opportunities to run these trails, so it’s been a treat to kick up the dust over there a few times a week.  Now, I would by lying if I haven’t been feeling some nostalgia while …

Ram Party Course Change Due To Winter Weather

Jamil CouryRace Update

Important Updates About Ram Party Trail Runs [This went out to all Registered Runners for the Ram Party Trail Runs] Hi Runners:  We have an important update for this weekend’s Ram Party Trail Runs. If you weren’t aware a winter storm moved through the mountains above Colorado Springs today (and will be continuing into the night). Our team was out on the course today starting our course marking and setup.  Due to hazardous winter conditions above 8000 feet on the upper parts of the Ram Party course (specifically around the Rampart Reservoir which sits above 9000 feet) Aravaipa Running has decided for the safety of runners, volunteers, staff, spectators and our venue hosts (Pikes Peak …