2012 US BANK Rim Rock Marathon

2012 will mark the 4th year for the US BANK Rim Rock Marathon, continuing a 20-year tradition of having a run that traverses the Colorado National Monument. This venue provides epic views and a world class running course. We invite you to join us and experience this amazing run with one of the country's most scenic courses.
Event Details
 Date:  November 10th, 2012
 Start Time:  8:00 AM
 Start Location:  2328 Monument Rd.
 Finish Location:  James M Robb Colorado River State Park, Fruita, CO
 Event Parking:  Not available at start, available at finish: participants should take the shuttle from James M Robb Colorado River State Park to start.
 Transportation:  Participant shuttle provided  to start see details
 Other Details:  This is a point to point marathon
 Registration:  Open - Register Now
 Race Timing:  Timing provided by Racing Underground
Chips will distributed at the START LINE
 Individual limit:  360 individual slots
 Relay limit:  20 two-person team slots (Each runner runs a half marathon)
 
Results
 2011 Results
 2010 Results
 2009 Results
 *Awards were given in 10 year increments

Fees

Individual Participant
 Early:  Price ends April 15, 2012
 $80
 Regular:  Price ends October 22, 2012
 $85
 Late:  Price ends November 5, 2012
 $95
Day of Registration: If event does not sell out day of registration will be available $110
Relay Teams
 Early:  Price ends April 15, 2012
 $145
 Regular:  Price ends October 22, 2012
 $150
 Late:  Price ends November 5, 2012
 $160
Relay Information
 Team rules:  2 person teams only
 Hand-off point:  Liberty Cap rest-stop approximately mile 13
 Timing chip:  Each team is given 1-timing chip. This must be passed off to teammate at hand off point
 Transportation:  Shuttles provided at finish the line to transport LEG 1 runners to the start line and LEG 2 runners to the Liberty Cap rest stop (see below for details)
 **DO NOT HIDE OR STASH - Bikes, cars or other means of transportation.

Marathon Cut Off Information

All runners must reach the Visitor's Center pull out above the West Entrance at mile 19.2 by 1:00pm (race start is at 8:00am, giving a runner 5 hours to complete this distance).

Terrain Information and Course Maps
 Elavation gain:  2000 ft.
 Elevation loss:  2100 ft.
 Maximum top-out:  6640 ft above sea level
 
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Rest Stops

There will be 10 rest stops located on the course. Seven of these will be complete stops with water, electrolyte replacement and gels. There will also be a compliment of salty and sweet snacks and fruit. Two of the rest stops (located at mile 2 and at the exit of the West Entrance) will be hydration only serving water and electrolyte replacement drinks.

Hotel Information
 Hotel Name Rate Reservation # Location 
 La Quinta Inn - Fruita  $69.00  970.858.8850  570 Raptor Rd. Fruita, CO 81521
 Comfort Inn - Fruita  $69.00  970.858.1333  400 Jurassic Ave. Fruita, CO 81521

When booking your hotel room you must reference the Rim Rock Marathon to receive the special rate!
Both Fruita Hotel locations are within walking distance to the finish line.

*La Quinta Inn - Fruita is the official race hotel. Please book by 10/13 to receive special rate. Cancellations must be made by 10/31 to avoid penalty. Each room has a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. Continental breakfast is included with room. 


Park Information

Please note that the finish line is inside a State Park. If you are not a participant of the event the regular State Park parking fees will apply. Please visit James M Robb Colorado River State Park website for parking fees.

Race Packet Pick Up

Packets will be available at the below locations, times, and dates – Please try to pick up your packet early.
Option #1
 Date:  Friday, November 9, 2012
 Location 1:  Einstein Bros Bagels - 2546 Rimrock Ave. Grand Junction, CO
 Time:  7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Option #2
 Date:  Friday, November 9, 2012
 Location:  US BANK - 422 White Avenue, Grand Junction CO
 Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Option #3
 Date:  Friday, November 9, 2012
 Location:  La Quinta Inn - 
 570 Raptor Rd. Fruita, CO 81521
 Time:  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Day of Race Packet Pick Up
 Date:  Saturday, November 10 2012
 Location:  James M Robb Colorado River State Park (Pavilion Area) -
 595 HIGHWAY 340 Fruita, CO 81521
 Time:  6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Runners please plan on taking the shuttle to the start line as there is not any official parking at the start location. There will also not be any shuttles taking participants back to the Start Line from the Finish Line. Please plan on arriving to James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Fruita, in enough time to park and load the shuttle by 7:00AM.

Shuttles will depart James M Robb Colorado River State Park - Fruita at 7:00AM sharp!


Buses will stage at the Start Line until the race has begun.

This is a point to point marathon and we will be providing shuttles to the start location.

Special Note: Please be advised if you choose to drive to the start location there is no event parking available. We STRONGLY urge everyone to utilize the shuttle system. Also, there will be NO POST EVENT SHUTTLES.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUR RELAY TEAMS:
FIRST LEG RUNNERS: You will need to board the shuttle with everyone else that is heading over to the start line. These shuttles will depart James M Robb Coloradao River State Park at 7:15AM sharp!

SECOND LEG RUNNERS: There will be a second shuttle provided to take you to the meeting point at the Liberty Cap rest stop. This shuttle will depart the Finish Line at Colorado River State Park – Fruita at 8:15AM

**The bus will stage at Liberty Cap rest stop until ALL FIRST LEG runners have completed their leg. At that time the bus will return all FIRST LEG RUNNERS to the Finish Line at James M Robb State Park.

**DRY CLOTHES – First leg runners please provide your teammate with any dry clothes you wish to have upon completing your leg of the race. These items will be waiting for you on the bus at Liberty Cap.

Awards
 Awards Ceremony starts at 11:30AM
 Awards:  Top 3 in male/female categories. Awards given in 10 year increments.
 Prime:  $100 - for fastest male and female to reach Cold Shivers*
 Prizes:  Each participant will receive - 1 shirt, 1 post race lunch (compliments of Einstein Bros. Bagels) & 1 finisher medal**
 *Must complete marathon to qualify
 **Race shirt and medal guaranteed ONLY if registered by no later than 10/30

Directions
 Finish line: Take I-70 (east or west) to exit 19, go south on CO-340 approximately 4/10 of a mile to the park entrance on your right.
 Start shuttles:

Beneficiaries

To be announced soon for 2012!!

Payment/Refund Policies

No refunds will be allowed for any Ascent Productions, Inc events (hereafter "API"), regardless of the reasons. If an athlete registers for any API event and cannot attend due to illness, injuries or personal reasons your registration fee will not be refunded.

Weather Policy

This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.








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