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2026 "Pack the Park" Youth Clinic a Hit with Kids
The 21st annual Art and Lorraine Gonzales "Pack the Park" Youth Clinic took place on Friday, April 10, at Pueblo's Runyon Field Sports Complex in conjunction with the Thunderwolves’ Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) baseball game with New Mexico Highlands University.
Coaches and players from the CSU Pueblo baseball program and local high schools provided instruction for the clinic, which was open to K-8 players.
Each participant at the clinic will receive a free t-shirt, a hot dog, chips, and a drink. Participants wore their uniforms and brought their gloves and bats. They were instructed in hitting, fielding, throwing, and pitching.
The goal of the Pack the Park was to provide local youth softball and baseball players with the best clinic and opportunity to experience CSU Pueblo baseball and Runyon Field.
Before the start of the RMAC game, the JSK Foundation donated $5,000 to the Runyon Sports Complex.
Below are pictures from the event.
Donation helps Pueblo families with youth baseball, softball costs
By Jessica Skropanic
April 11, 2026
The Pueblo Chieftain
Kids in southern Colorado could see lower costs for youth baseball and softball, thanks to a $5,000 donation from the James S. Kunzman Foundation to the Runyon Sports Complex.
The donation is intended to help cover the rising costs of equipment and participation fees, the foundation announced. Funds will be used to purchase shared gear such as bats, balls, helmets, and catchers’ equipment that multiple players can use over several seasons.
"This support helps us meet a real need for kids and families in Pueblo," said Runyon Sports Complex General Manager Larry Romero in the announcement. "The cost of gear keeps going up, and this kind of donation helps us put equipment in kids’ hands and keep them on the field."
The donation was presented during the "Pack the Park" event at Runyon Field on April 10. Roughly 800 local children participated in a pregame parade before the CSU Pueblo versus New Mexico Highlands game. The event brought together families, coaches, community leaders, and supporters to keep youth sports accessible, the announcement said.
Runyon Sports Complex is a major hub for youth baseball and softball in the region, serving thousands of children each week, according to the announcement. For many families, the cost of participation can reach hundreds of dollars, making community support increasingly important.
"This is about keeping kids able to play today and building something lasting for the community over time," said Samuel Kunzman, president and founder of the James S. Kunzman Foundation, in the announcement. "We want to help cover the cost of the gear and support kids need, but we also want to create experiences and programs that bring families together and strengthen the baseball and softball culture in Pueblo."
Kunzman Foundation plans sports programs expansion.
Runyon Sports Complex and the Kunzman Foundation also said they're planning additional programs, including youth skills camps and community movie nights.
Events are designed to keep children engaged, bring families together, and build a deeper sense of connection around baseball and softball in Pueblo, the foundation said.
Tyler Borzileri, who played baseball with James S. Kunzman Foundation Founder and President Sam Kunzman at Otero Junior College, was instrumental in boosting the foundation’s efforts.
"Pueblo cares deeply about baseball and softball, and Runyon means a lot to this community. This was never meant to be a one-time gesture. It is the beginning of a longer-term commitment to helping kids and families here. It is important to remember where you come from and support the folks who supported you. That is what we are all about," Borzileri said in the announcement.
This story was created by Jessica Skropanic,
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RSC Holds Summer Classic Golf Tournament August 15
Waiting to begin the RSC Summer Golf Classic
The Runyon Sports Complex (RSC) held its first annual Summer Classic Golf Tournament on Fri., Aug. 15, at Walking Stick Golf Course in Pueblo, CO.
This one-day, 18-hole event, featured 22 teams of four (88 players total) playing a best ball format. The top three teams with the lowest score won cash prizes. There was also cash prizes for longest drive in the fairway and closest to the pin.
Longest drive (Women, Hole #3):
Liz Dedig
Longest drive (Men, Hole #5):
Travis Byington
Closest to the pin (Women, Hole #12):
Liz Dedig
Closest to the pin (Men, Hole #6):
Dave Caron
Putting Contest Winners:
Miles Gorham and Jeff Divelbiss
First Place: (53): Mike Escobado, Simon Escobado, Dave Vidana and Daniel Vidana
Second Place: (54) Greg Hatton, Kris Spradley, Justin Manweiler and Ryan Richardson
Third Place: (54) Miles Gorham, Angie Gorham, Joe Andenucio and John Gorham
There was a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle along with other prizes that were given out via a drawing.
Finally, pictures from the tournament and two videos are below.
Tournament director Miles Gorham speaks to the golfers before action begins
Angie Gorham Comes close to making a long putt
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Halloween Bash Popup
HALLOWEEN BASH REGISTRATION
OPENS AT 10 A.M. ON AUG. 6, 2025
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Colorado's Strickland Honored at Runyon Field June 29
On Saturday morning, June 29, 2024, the Runyon Sports Complex welcomed home and celebrated the life of MIA Clifford Strickland (Missing in Action for 82 years) Thank you to the family, all of the volunteers, and people who put this on and celebtrate the life of this great man. We were so honored for you to host this event on Hobbs Field at the Runyon Sports Complex.
Below are pictures from the celebration of life ceremony from the Runyon staff as well as Chris Abdelmalek,sports reporter from The Pueblo Chieftain
Read his story below (in pdf):
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T-Ball Popup
REMINDER!!
T-Ball Coaches meeting TONIGHT
Monday, July 28th at 6:00pm!
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Tornado Reilef
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (June 1-2) AT RUNYON!
We will have a truck at the complex starting at 9 am collecting any
of the items listed below to send to the Oklahoma Tornado Relief.
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RSC Attends Rockies Appreciation Day May 17
RSC Attends Rockies Appreciation Day May 17
Runyon is representing at Coors Field for Runyon Appreciation Day with the Colorado Rockies on May 17! It may have been a rain-delay game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it is baseball season, so of course, we can't expect anything less.
Thank you to all of the teams who participated and joined us for the game. We may have another opportunity later in the season for you to attend a game, as well.
Below are pictures of the trip
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Adaptive Sports Day Held May 2
An Adaptive Sports Day was held at Runyon Field on Friday, May 2. This event had over 100 participants and gave those in our community who have disabilities a chance to learn baseball building skills.
This was FREE event and there was a resource booths and face painting booth set up when the participants as they entered the complex.
A baseball game was played with Runyon General Manager Larry Romero, providing color commentary and lunch was provided - hotdogs, chips, cookies and a soft drink.
Thanks to all those who made this possible. Everyone seemed to have a great time!
Below are a few pictures from the event.
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Rockies Appreciation Day Pop Up
The Colorado Rockies are having an Appreciation Day
on Sat., May 11, 2024 at Coors Field in Denver, CO.
Get your team organized and make the trip up north
to watch the Rockies battle the Texas Rangers!
Get your tickets today! Click the picture above
to order your tickets and read up
on the information provided.
Deadline to Purchase tickets is April 26
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Youth League Popup
2024
Youth League Baseball/Softball
Team Registration - NOW OPEN
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2022 Home Run Derby a Smash!
In the historic complex named in honor of Damon Runyon, sluggers of all ages converged for the right to be called their age division’s best slugger.
The second annual Home Run Derby saw action taking place on four different field within the complex, with the finals reserved for Hobbs Field. Read More
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Fifth Annual Home Run Derby
2025 Home Run Derby Held Oct. 19
Congratulations to our 2025 Home Run Derby Winner! We had a great turnout! So much talent! So many bombs were hit! Thank you, Coaches/Parents, for your dedication to these athletes' passion and for throwing them pitches.
Here are this year's winners!
More 2025 Home Run Derby pictures!
