Ring in the new year with this running festival and celebration!
December 28, 2024 - January 3, 2025

Starting December 28th, we celebrate the traditions of pedestrianism and fixed-time racing with a festival of running that lasts 6 days!

Across the Years is the original fixed-time multi-day running event celebrating the New Year! The event will feature the traditional 6-day race along with the 24 hour, 48 hour, and 72 hour races plus multiple fixed distances, and the ever popular Last Person Standing event!

Join us at Camelback Ranch as we run into 2025 with a community of familiar faces and welcome new friends.

Choose your event and celebrate with us December 28 through January 3!

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Explore the tabs below and find the race that best fits YOU at this year end festival and celebration!

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Multi-Day Races

Tried and true, this pedestrian tradition is back! Any record breakers this year?

The 6-Day race starts December 28th and ends January 3rd. Runners have 6 days to accumulate as many miles as they can using a 'go as you please' model.

Fixed-Time Races

The 24-hour race event begins for runners starting on their elected 'start date' at 9:00 AM and ending 24 hours later.

Example: Race starts December 31st and ends January 1.

Runners may elect to start December 28, December 29, December 30, December 31, January 1, or January 2.

Results from all starts will be combined in the final standings, and awards will be given out based upon standings on January 3.

All 24 hour fixed-time races begin at 9:00 AM on your elected date.

Fixed-Distance Races

Celebrate Across the Years with a 200 Mile challenge that starts in 2024 and ends in 2025! 200 Miles Across the Years will have multiple dates this year chosen at registration: December 28th, December 29th, or December 30th all beginning at 9:00 AM.

Looking to challenge yourself? Runners who select December 30th as their start date will have 96 hours to complete the mileage and earn their 200 mile buckle!

Last Person Standing

Inspired by the Last Man Standing format, this event goes one step further.
Participants will set out on one lap of the Across The Year's course around Camelback Ranch every 20 minutes. Runners must start together from a common corral at the start of each 20 minute time increment and cross the start / finish line of the loop before the 20 minutes is up.
The event will continue until there is only one person left. This ultimate test of mental and physical endurance is designed so that anyone can win, all they need to do is keep up about a 15 minute per mile pace longer than anyone else. This is sure to be one of the most exciting components to participate in and spectate of this year's ATY!

Starting at Noon on New Year's Eve, December 31st, race Across the Years and don't stop until you drop!

How far will you go?


 
 

COURSE INFORMATION

Location

Camelback Ranch - Glendale
10710 West Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037


RACE INFORMATION


FUN STUFF

Race Perks

  • Gender specific cut race shirt
  • Chip timed race results
  • USATF Certified Course
  • Well stocked aid station
  • Finisher Award (Finisher Glass & Custom race buckle for 100 Mile +)
  • Optional Goody Bag
  • Award Ceremony
  • New Year's Celebration & Champagne toast

NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION

TIMING &RECORDS

Awards & Ceremony

We share our story.

An awards ceremony will be held shortly after the conclusion of the 6-day celebrating runner achievements, top finishers, and individual triumph. We share our stories and our personal wins and revelations with each other. Be there; we welcome everyone.

The ceremony will be held at 11AM on January 3rd

The ceremony will be held in the main stadium grandstands (west of the runner area) by the North dugout with a catered meal for runners and crews.  There is no fee and everyone is welcome!  Runners finishing on days prior to the awards ceremony  may pick up their finisher glass and buckle when they finish their races.  All runners are encouraged to attend the awards ceremonies for the overall awards and recognition of each runner.

All runners will receive a glass mug finisher award (even if you leave your event early!).  Runners achieving distance standards will additionally receive the following:

  1. If you complete 100 miles you will receive an antique bronze/copper buckle.
  2. If you complete 200 miles you will receive a larger antique silver buckle.
  3. If you complete 300 miles you will receive a larger antique gold buckle.
  4. If you complete 400, 500 or 600 miles you will now also receive a buckle with your mileage tier.

If you are the overall male or female winner you will receive an attractive piece of art sculpted by ATY runner Burke Painter. The 2nd & 3rd place overall male & female in each race (24, 48, 72 hour, and 6 day) will also receive an award.

You may enter any race to qualify for any buckle offered.

As we have since 2004, ATY will continue to present progressive achievement awards to runners who have accumulated 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4,000 (+) miles total over all the ATY races in which they have participated.

Around the Clock

Want to kick off your New Year with more of a challenge? The "Around the Clock" challenge gives participants entered in the fixed time-event another opportunity to earn a unique award along with all the bragging rights! We challenge any participant to record at least one full lap per hour for the duration of their event. For example, a runner in the 24-hour event would run or walk minimum of one lap for each hour in the 24 hours they are competing. Laps must be started and finished within the hour.

Complete this challenge and earn a custom token of achievement! Runner’s be weary, this challenge is more difficult than you may think!

The same principle applies to all fixed time events at ATY including the 6 day race (one lap per hour for 144 hours). Just ask John Geesler-it's possible!

PR Bell

We celebrate every victory at ATY including your own personal best. If you come to Across the Years and set your own personal record (first marathon, first ultra, first 100 mile, most miles ever run) we want to hear about it! Ring our PR BELL at the finish line and let us cheer your accomplishment!

Timing

Your time and distance for each completed lap will be recorded automatically using an electronic chip based timing system. It is the runners’ responsibility to have their chipped bib on their person at all times! Laps done without a bib are not counted by the timing system. There are no exceptions!  A secondary timing system will be placed halfway around the track to verify laps completed.  Up-to-date lap totals will be displayed instantaneously when runners cross the start line. Additionally, updates will be broadcast to the live tracking website every few seconds during the race. Invite your friends to watch your progress online during your run! If you believe that you might set a state, national or international record, we ask that you please inform race management prior to the race and when you are nearing your mark.

Switching Directions

We will switch directions on course every 4 hours. We will start each day at 9:00am in the counter clockwise direction. at 1:00pm we will switch to the clockwise direction and change every 4 hours after that.

Photo by Howie Stern

Setting Records

Across The Years is run on a certified course. Record setting performances will be recognized as official by record-keeping institutions if their guidelines are followed. Race results will be forwarded to the Arizona state record keeper who will then forward them to the national record keeper. The state record keeper will update or establish official state records for each of the three events. In order to be eligible for a certified record, you must do three things:

  1. Inform the race director of your intent to pursue a record. There is a place on the registration form to do this, but you may decide any time before the race begins.
  2. Start and finish the race at the designated times, though you need not be on the track when the race ends.
  3. Do not use a pacer at any time. If you have questions, please ask a race official beforehand.

Lifetime Mileage
Lifetime ATY Mileages

RESULTS

Historical results can be viewed here.

REGISTRATION

Cost

Race entry fees include an Across The Years shirt, bib & bib belt, all food and meals (including vegetarian/vegan options) at the aid station for the duration of your race distance, basic medical support, finisher mug, and buckle for reaching at least 100 miles.

Online through Ultrasignup.com
Mail-In Form

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MORE INFORMATION

The best way to prepare for an event such as Across The Years is to talk to someone who has done it. We recommend you follow the Across The Years Page on Facebook where you may talk about the race among participants both experienced and new. In addition, we have accumulated a treasure trove of stories and pictures from previous ATY events. Supplementary information for your enlightenment and edification has been provided in the FAQ. We invite you to explore, and if you are an ultra runner looking for a unique experience, to mark your calendars and make plans to be with us at one of the greatest parties for runners in the United States. If you can’t be here to run, then join us during the race for the webcast.


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Tent, Sleeping Bag & Table Rental

In order to make your stay at Across The Year’s easy and enjoyable, we are proud to again offer tent and cot rentals! We will do everything from setup to break down, just show up and choose your tent! We will also offer sleeping bags for rent and 6 foot tables that you can use for your personal gear during the race. *Tax not included in price listed below.

RENTAL ITEM COST
Large Tent (12’x 8′) Rental $65.00
Large Tent (12’x 8′) Rental With 1 Cot $85.00
Large Tent (12’x 8′) Rental With 2 Cots $105.00
Sleeping Bag Rental $30.00
Personal 6′ Table Rental $25.00

Kid’s Discount

We encourage the whole family to be a part of Across The Years.  It is a perfect environment for kids with parents in the race, as they can run together and take breaks whenever they’d like, and sleep at night before getting up for a few extra laps.  We would like to extend a discount to any entrants 18 years or younger.  This discount can be obtained by sending in the mail-in form or emailing info@aravaiparunning.com for an online discount code.

EXTRA

Click below to find even more information, runner advice, and frequently asked questions asked and answered by runners with years of experience at ATY.

VOLUNTEER

STORYTELLING

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PHOTOS

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