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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Tushars Volunteers Needed!

100K | 70K | Marathon | Half Marathon
Eagle Point Resort, Beaver, UT

One of the toughest most spectacular mountain races in all of North America in a little known mountain range near Beaver, Utah. The Tushar Mountains are a hidden gem of high altitude peaks, mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain. Come find out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race.

The Tushars Mountain Runs are staged out of Eagle Point Resort at an elevation of over 10,000 feet. All race distances climb to the highest point in the Tushar range, Delano Peak at 12,174 feet. Join us this July for a spectacular and brutal race you won’t soon forget.

The Tushars Mountain Runs  feature 100 Kilometer, 70 Kilometer, Marathon and Half Marathon distances.

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RACE INFORMATION

 

This is a HIGH elevation technical mountain running course that starts & finishes at an elevation of 10,500 feet. It peaks out over 12,000 feet and spends most of the 62 miles around 9,500-10,500 feet. You will be climbing for almost half of your entire race (25 ish miles and 17,600+ feet of vert) and it will be hard. Probably very hard. But it will be epic. You might cry. You will probably cry. Tears of suffering and tears of joy. Embrace the suffering.

Race Start Times

5:00 AM – 100 Km Start at Eagle Point Resort
6:00 AM – 70 Km Start at Eagle Point Resort
6:30 AM – Marathon Start at Eagle Point Resort
7:30 AM – Half Marathon Start at Eagle Point Resort

Location
Eagle Point Resort – Skyline Lodge
1040 N Elk Meadows Dr.
Beaver, UT 84713
Directions

Gear Requirements (100K, 70K, & Marathon)
We recommend a rain jacket at minimum for the 1/2 marathon runners

1. Rain Jacket

2. Space/Emergency Blanket

3. Cell Phone/GPS Device*

4. Whistle

5. Reusable Cup
*Our intent here is to have all participants running with their course on their phone and/or a GPS device such as a watch. We will mark the course as well as we can but over the last two years we have seen wildlife and cattle eat or trample our ribbons and pin flags. Having the track on you at all times can be an important piece of mind if you come to spot on course where you’re unsure of where to go.
Example for phone: Gaia app (free, works in airplane mode)
If you are using your watch for a GPS track, we highly recommend also carrying a phone in case of an emergency.

Course Summary

100 Km | CalTopo (GPX Link as well)
The 100K begins by climbing out of the ski resort (10,500 ft) and links into some pristine singletrack at the base of Mt. Holly. The trail skirts around the side of the mountain and around mile four peers off a high point along the ridge into the backside of Mt. Delano. After dropping down into and traversing a vast valley, you’ll climb up to the Alunite Ridge Aid Station, located near some old mining ruins around mile 8. When the trail peaks out the top of the ridge at 11,400 ft, you’ll be rewarded with a view of several more peaks, including Copper Belt Peak, which you’ll climb later in the day.

You’ll then drop down into the south side of the rugged Bullion Canyon, made famous by a mining community which transformed the canyon into one of the “wildest and wooliest places on earth.” Over the next 4 miles, the singletrack will take you by abandoned mine shafts and cabins that leave one wondering how they got their equipment into these areas and how they survived in this steep, unforgiving country.

After a 2,000 ft climb, you’ll reach the summit of Mt. Delano (punch your bib!), the high point of the course, and then descend nearly the same distance before hitting the doubletrack that you’ll follow downhill for less than a mile down to Skyline aid station at mile 15.5. You’ll then descend another mile down to a trailhead near the Big John Flat camping area and climb 5 miles of gorgeous singletrack up to Mud Lake aid station at mile 21.5. After a quick out-and-back to the aid station, you’ll climb over a pass that opens up views of the towering Mt. Baldy and Mt. Belknap. You’ll descend 5 miles and 2,000 ft to the aptly named Blue Lake, followed by a 2,000 ft climb on an old forest service access road to the Bullion Pasture Aid Station at mile 28.5.

From here, you’ll descend the famous Paiute ATV trail 3 miles and 1,000+ feet down to the Copper Belt Peak Aid Station at mile 31. (water drop only in 2023) and continue on to tackle Copper Belt Peak. After summiting (punch your bib!), you’ll turn around, descend, and climb back up to the Bullion Aid Station at mile 40. Then will drop down Bullion Canyon, descending nearly 4,000 ft to the Miner’s Park aid station and passing by the gorgeous Bullion Falls en route.

From just past the mining ruins at mile 47, you’ll climb back up the 4,000 ft that you just lost, this time on the south side of the canyon, all the way up to Edna Peak just before reaching the Alunite Ridge Aid Station to complete the loop at mile 54. After taking a few minutes to process how that climb could possibly be harder than you expected, you’ll head back to the finish on the same trail you began your race on 12+ hours prior.

70 Km | CalTopo (GPX Link as well)
The 100K begins by climbing out of the ski resort (10,500 ft) and links into some pristine singletrack at the base of Mt. Holly. The trail skirts around the side of the mountain and around mile four peers off a high point along the ridge into the backside of Mt. Delano. After dropping down into and traversing a vast valley, you’ll climb up to the Alunite Ridge Aid Station, located near some old mining ruins around mile 8. When the trail peaks out the top of the ridge at 11,400 ft, you’ll be rewarded with a view of several more peaks, including Copper Belt Peak to the North.

You’ll then drop down into the south side of the rugged Bullion Canyon, made famous by a mining community which transformed the canyon into one of the “wildest and wooliest places on earth.” Over the next 4 miles, the singletrack will take you by abandoned mine shafts and cabins that leave one wondering how they got their equipment into these areas and how they survived in this steep, unforgiving country.

After a 2,000 ft climb, you’ll reach the summit of Mt. Delano (punch your bib!), the high point of the course, and then descend nearly the same distance. At the double track road, depart the 100K course and head right up to the Mud Lake aid station. Continue on, re-joining the 100K route, and you’ll climb over a pass that opens up views of the towering Mt. Baldy and Mt. Belknap. You’ll descend 5 miles and 2,000 ft to the aptly named Blue Lake, followed by a 2,000 ft climb on a forest service access road to the Bullion Aid Station.

After a short out-and-back to the Bullion Aid Station (new for 2023), you will drop down Bullion Canyon, descending nearly 4,000 ft to the Miner’s Park aid station and passing by the gorgeous Bullion Falls en route.

From just past the mining ruins, you’ll climb back up the 4,000 ft that you just lost, this time on the south side of the canyon, all the way up to Edna Peak just before reaching the Alunite Ridge Aid Station to complete the loop. After taking a few minutes to process how that climb could possibly be harder than you expected, you’ll head back to the finish on the same trail you began your race on 7+ hours prior.

Marathon | CalTopo (GPX Link as well)

The trail marathon will follow the same route as the 100K & 70K runners over the top of Delano (punch your bib!) and then make a right turn at the double track road (same as 70K) leading to Mud Lake Aid Station at mile 15. Shortly after this aid station, you’ll turn left at a signed junction (very important- 100K & 70K will go right towards Bullion, please do not do that) and run about 6.7 miles to reach your final aid, the Skyline Trail Aid Station. Now, enjoy the last 4.7 miles running at the western foot of Mt. Delano and Mt. Holly before reaching the finish line.

Half Marathon | CalTopo (GPX Link as well)

The half marathon takes the Skyline trail with views of Delano Peak to the Skyline Trail Aid Station, then does an out-and-back climb up to the summit of Mt. Delano at 12,170 ft. It then returns the way they came to the finish line.

Weather
This race can have anything from sunny skies to thunderstorms, hail storms and cold, foggy, and windy summits. Please come prepared for all of these! Typical temperatures range from a low in the 50’s to highs in the 90’s. The 2019 course included some changes due to the amount of snow still remaining on mountain passes. Forecast for Beaver, UT

Bib/Shirt Pickup

Friday, July 28
4:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Eagle Point Ski Resort Yurt (Start/Finish Line)

NOTE: Remember, you will need your required gear items to receive your race packet.

A pasta dinner with salad will be provided by the Eagle Point Resort staff. The resort will also be making food on Saturday near the start/finish for your post-race meal. Saturday will consist of items such as a quesadilla bar, hamburgers, brats, or a southwest chicken hoagie. You may purchase a meal ticket for $13 during the registration process or directly HERE. You will also be able to pay on site.

Drop bags: You may drop off your drop bags for Bullion Pasture on Friday evening. They will be placed on the first floor deck of the Skyline Lodge where the packet pickup and dinner will be held.
NOTE: Do not bring large duffle bags, garbage bags or suitcases as your drop bag. You just don’t need that much stuff, we promise. We will have a volunteer at the drop off location who will tell you know if your bag is small enough to be delivered.

Eagle Point Ski Resort
1040 N Elk Meadows Dr.
Beaver, UT 84713
Directions

Saturday, July 27
4:15-7:30 AM at the Eagle Point Ski Resort Skyline Lodge (Start/Finish)

Eagle Point Resort -Skyline Lodge
1040 N Elk Meadows Dr.
Beaver, UT 84713
Directions

Aid Stations
Aid stations every 4.7 to 10.9 miles including water, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Hydrate), sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least two bottles of water- more if it’s a hot, dry year. As your miles increase, the aid stations will offer more substantial food such as grilled cheese, quesadilla, ramen and/or soup, etc. Details for a menu plan will be included in the runner guide.

Aid station distance chart:

Race Perks
Gender specific cut race shirt
Chip timed race results
Scenic and challenging course
Well stocked aid stations every 4.7 to 10.9 miles
Post race food & socializing
100K: Custom finisher award from Aravaipa Artworx
70K, Marathon,  1/2 Marathon: Custom finisher medal from Aravaipa Artworx

NOTE: Cupless Events

In an effort to continually lessen our race footprint, we are expanding our cupless events to the Tushars Mountain Runs. We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own!

Volunteer Helpers
If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, photography, videography, social media, course sweep and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here: Tushars Volunteer Form

REGISTRATION

Entry Fees

 Until 3/28Until 7/4Until 7/22
Skyline 8 Mile
1/2 Marathon$112.65$128.76$144.86
Marathon $166.32 $187.78 $203.87
70 Km$214.60$236.06$246.91
100 Km$278.98$300.44$316.54

*Prices include all Taxes but do not include any online registration fees charged by Ultra Signup
Shirts guaranteed with registration if ordered by 7/7, otherwise shirts will be available on race day if there are extras.

Entrant Limit
450 Runners
Entrant Lists

Registration Options
Online via Ultra Signup
Mail-In Entry Form

Online registration closes on SUNDAY, 7/21 at 11:59 p.m. Registration will be available after online registration closes at packet pickup and race day as long as we have not reached our capacity.

Cut-Offs

100Km
1:00 PM: Mud Lake Aid Station ~ Mile 21.0
3:45 PM: Bullion Aid Station Mile 28.5
7:45 PM: Bullion Aid Station Mile 39.4
10:30 PM: Miner’s Park Aid Station ~ Mile 46.4
2:30 AM: Alunite Ridge Aid Station ~ Mile 54.0
5:00 AM: Finish ~ Mile 62

70K
2:00 PM: Mud Lake Aid Station ~ Mile 15.1
8:15 PM: Bullion Pasture Aid Station ~ Mile 22.6
10:30 PM: Miner’s Park Aid Station ~ Mile 29.7
2:30 AM: Alunite Ridge Aid Station ~ Mile 37.6
5:00 AM: Finish ~ Mile 45.5

Marathon
3:30 PM: Mud Lake ~ Mile 15.1
6:00 PM: Skyline ~ Mile 21.7
Finish ~ Mile 26.6

Half Marathon
6:00 PM: Skyline ~ Mile 9.2
*Finish ~ Mile 13.6
*The marathon & half marathon need to be leaving Skyline by 6pm but do not have a finish line cutoff, other than the overall race cutoff the following morning.

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Maps

Interactive Maps & GPX/KML Downloads
100K | CalTopo
70K | CalTopo
Marathon | CalTopo
Half-Marathon | CalTopo

CalTopo Review:
Desktop: Top of the screen will have an “Export” drop down menu. Select from GPX, KML, etc. in the top left. Click Export.
Phone: On left side of screen there will be 4 icons. Click the folder with pin drop, then Export. On the top will be a drop down menu title “Format.” Set it to the file type you want and then click Export. The export will load, and if you have a tracking app on your phone already (Gaia for example), it should ask to export directly to your app. Once the export is complete, you can use this during your race in airplane mode and always know where you are. ​

NOTE: It is important to make sure you set the file format appropriately or the file will not download as a GPX or KML.

100 Kilometer Map
70 Kilometer Map

Elevation Profiles

RESULTS

Course Records
100K | Male – 11:38:27 – Jimmy Elam (’20) | Female – 14:51:55 – Megan Cihasky (’23)
70K | Male -8:42:03 – Kyle Curtin (’23) | Female – 9:24:11 – Georgia Porter (’22)
Marathon | Male – 4:11:37 – Timmy Parr (’15) | Female – 5:03:41 – Kacie Enman (’15)
1/2 Marathon | Male – 1:48:38 – Craig Hunt (’20) | Female – 2:20:51 – Alycia Hill (’20)

Past Distance Course Records:
93K | Male – 11:43:38 – Mark Hammond (’15) | Female – 13:03:49 – Darci Piceu (’16)

Results
2023 | Results (w/ splits) | Ultrasignup Results
2022 | Results (w/ splits) | Ultrasignup Results
2021 | Results
2020 | Results
2019 | Results
2018 | Results
2017 | 100K | Marathon| 1/2 Marathon
2016 | 93K | Marathon | 1/2 Marathon
2015 | 93K | Marathon| 1/2 Marathon

Photography
2022 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2022 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2021 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2020 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2019 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2018 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Restroom facilities are located at the start line at a permanent park facility.

Timeline
4:15 AM – Packet pickup / race day registration begin
5:00 AM – 100 Km Start
6:00 AM – 70 Km Start
6:00 AM – Begin Civil Twilight
6:30 AM – Marathon Start 
6:30 AM – Sunrise
7:30 AM – 1/2 Marathon Start 
8:44 PM – Sunset
9:14 PM – End Civil Twilight

5:00 AM – 100 Km final cut-off / Race ends

Moon Phase – Waxing Gibbous 85% Visible

Moonrise: 6:58 PM
Moonset: 7:05 AM

Parking
There is ample parking near the Skyline Lodge where the start and finish line are located. Overflow parking can be found closer to the Canyonside Lodge (if necessary). Please arrive early to ensure you are on time.

Trail Running & Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of these mountains by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Trail Etiquette
Remember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting.
If you decide to use headphones, please be respectful of runners behind you attempting to pass. Also, remove ear buds as you approach aid stations or a road crossing.
This course includes some legit single track. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the runner in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a runner approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the runner to pass.

As a general rule, when passing a runner, announce, “on your left.”
Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way to downhill runners. Remain in control as you descend and respect the other runners.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun. Please.

Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. You will be provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. It is important to not crease, or fold the the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read. We will also have a limited number of remote timing points on course that should allow crews and family to better track your progress during the race. Visit live.aravaiparunning.com to follow along. NOTE: This course is very remote and it is quite possible that the online timing points will not post immediately or at all during the race. Thank you for your patience.

Aid Station Helpers
We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. You can even help and run on race day. If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, photography, videography, social media and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here: Tushars Volunteer Form

Course Markings
The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and orange pin flags with reflective medallions and our Aravaipa Running logo. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with colored laminated signs that correspond with your race’s color (1/2 Marathon: Blue, Marathon = Green, 70K = Yellow, 100K = Red). Both the ribbons and trail signs will include reflective medallions to help guide your way in the dark.

Please pay attention to these signs at each junction as there are multiple race distances and race courses! In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the courses. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

Lodging/ Camping

Eagle Point Resort offers a number of lodging options right on property. Most of them include a kitchen or kitchette and common area. The race is based out of the Skyline Lodge in the Northeast area of the resort as a reference point. Here is a map of the Village area. Rates from $119 plus cleaning fee. For reservations visit HERE. The Eagle Point lodging typically sells out on our race weekend.

Beaver, Utah is the nearest town (elevation 6,500 feet) and also has a fair amount of affordable hotels about 15 miles from the resort. Head to their website for a plethora of great information about lodging and sites in the area. Visit Beaver Country

On-site Camping: Eagle Point Resort has allowed us to have runners set up a tent or car camp near the start/finish line. It is dispersed, first-come first-serve camping around the start/finish area and parking lots. You can pay during your registration or following the direct link below. Car camping still requires a camping permit. There is no need to call the resort in advance as there will be enough space either right next to the start/finish area or just down the hill about 1/4 mile or less. You will be able to pay Eagle Point Resort on site for this as well.
Upon arrival to the Skyline Lodge, Eagle Point staff will be there to direct you to the appropriate area based on your overnight plan (car, RV, or tent).
We also have the option for you to rent the tent, cot, and sleeping bag from Aravaipa so you show up to the start/finish with everything setup and ready to go! See details in the registration link below.

RV “Camping”: You are able to bring your RV to the race and keep it in a lower lot near the Skyline Lodge. This is $60 for the weekend (Friday & Saturday nights) and is also awarded on a first come, first serve basis. You will can prepay with registration or at the resort inside the Skyline Lodge upon arrival.

Link to purchase overnight permits directly: Tushars Camping Permits

There are no showers on site unless you reserve a room/condo through the resort.

There are some dispersed camping options within the Fishlake National Forest (Big John Flat Area!) as well as a developed campgrounds at the Tushar Lakeside Rec Site which is about 13 miles from the Start or the Little Cottonwood Campground located just outside of the town of Beaver..

Distances to Eagle Point Ski Resort

From Salt Lake City: 3 hours 48 minutes
From Las Vegas: 3 hours 40 minutes
From Phoenix: 7 hours 45 minutes

Address
150 S W Village Cir
Beaver, UT 84713
Directions