Rim Rock Marathon & Half

Sun, Nov 2, 2025
United States
Fruita
100% asphalt
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Road runs in United States, Fruita

Distances

Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km

About

The Rim Rock Marathon & Half offers a point-to-point course on the Colorado National Monument with scenic views, serving as a qualifier for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. The event includes marathon and half-marathon distances with an early morning start and on-course support.

Catering & aid stations

On-course aid stations offer water, sports drinks, and gels; fuel and hydration tailored to endurance needs (not Pacemaker lines).

Pacers

Pacemaker lines are set per Startwelle on race day; check the ‘Rennplan / Startliste’ on the Renntag page for target times and Pacerflaggen—follow designated pacers per wave and note any schedule adjustments.

Results

View official results

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Fruita

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan38°17°

↑ 07:34

↓ 17:16

Feb44°22°

↑ 07:08

↓ 17:52

Mar55°31°

↑ 07:26

↓ 19:23

Apr66°39°

↑ 06:38

↓ 19:53

May77°49°

↑ 06:02

↓ 20:22

Jun90°60°

↑ 05:49

↓ 20:44

Jul95°67°

↑ 06:02

↓ 20:41

Aug91°64°

↑ 06:29

↓ 20:11

Sep82°55°

↑ 06:58

↓ 19:24

Oct67°42°

↑ 07:26

↓ 18:37

Nov52°30°

↑ 07:00

↓ 17:01

Dec39°19°

↑ 07:28

↓ 16:54

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race chip timing
Event T-shirt

Finisher medal
Post-race party

FAQ

Can I park at the Start line?

No parking at either start line.

Where can spectators watch the race?

Spectating is not allowed on the Colorado National Monument; recommended spots are James M. Robb State Park and the Fruita Community Center.

When is gear drop available?

Full marathon: drop at Red Canyon Overlook Aid Station #2 and Monument Canyon View Aid Station #5. Half-marathon: drop at Monument Canyon View Aid Station #5. Gear is usually returned by 1:00 PM.