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Rock Hawk

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USAugust 202750km
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Castle Rock · 50km
Entry fee
$165From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 29, 2026 · Entry ~ Aug 24, 2026 · Entry fee $55 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Rock Hawk — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Runs Miller Park and Ridgeline Trail at Castle Rock with constant elevation changes—a course.

Not technically complex but challenging; excellent scenery throughout.

Suits both trail-new and experienced runners alike, serving as prep for summer ultramarathons.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Rock Hawk runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Rock Hawk Trail Races | 2024 Race Highlights

Aravaipa Running

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Rock Hawk — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Rock Hawk course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
START

Castle Rock, CO

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Philip S. Miller Park

Finish · Google Maps
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The events consist of 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K.

Start is at Castle Rock, CO at 6:00 AM local time.

Finish line is Philip S. Miller Park.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Rock Hawk race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit. Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109 — Miller Park & Ridgeline Trail systems.

Official Ultrasignup/Aravaipa Running page confirms the venue address in Castle Rock, CO;

check-in Friday Aug 28, 5:00-7:00 PM, race starts Saturday Aug 29, 5:00-8:00 AM (staggered by distance).

DISCREPANCY RESOLVED: this is NOT the well-known 'Rock Hawk Trail Races' at the Rock Hawk Effigy near Eatonton, Georgia (Lake Oconee) —

this is a different,

same-named 50K/trail race series by Aravaipa Running held at Philip S. Miller Park / Miller Park & Ridgeline Trails in Castle Rock, Colorado.

The 'Castle Rock' city listed in the source database is correct;

the Georgia venue is an unrelated race.

Suburban city park with onsite parking — no public transit, car access recommended.

Getting to the finish

Same venue — Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock, CO.

Official page indicates start and finish are co-located at Philip S. Miller Park.

More details

No shuttle bus service mentioned in official materials.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system found for this race;

Rock Hawk (Castle Rock, likely CO) is a rural trail venue with standard car access and no relevant fixed-route transit serving the start.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Aid stations operate without disposable cups and provide water, electrolyte drink (Tailwind), salty and sweet snacks, and fruit.

Bringing a personal cup or soft flask is recommended.

Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish area, provided they are in waterproof bags.

Part of the race proceeds is donated to open-space conservation in the Castle Rock area and partner organizations.

Times are local to Castle Rock. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 4.6km

8.5/10(158)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Rock Hawk start line in Castle Rock

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 4.6km

8.5/10(158)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook

Denver RiNo Art District, Downtown & Red Rocks Day Tour

$496

View on Klook

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Denver's Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

$29

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Castle Rock with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Castle Rock.

Total cost and budget for Rock Hawk

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Rock Hawk

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Castle Rock runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Rock Hawk

FAQ
When does Rock Hawk 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 29, 2026.

How much is the Rock Hawk 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $55.

What distances does Rock Hawk 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Rock Hawk 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Rock Hawk 2027 start?

Castle Rock, CO. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Rock Hawk 2027 finish?

Philip S. Miller Park. (From the 2026 edition)

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