Thanks to our friends at Ultimate Direction, we have some hydration packs and bottles to give away to the winners of our Black Canyon photo caption contest. “How do you stay hydrated on the trail?” Use your creativity to tell us what these runner are saying as they are “running” at mile 39 of the Black Canyon 100K this last weekend. Best submissions will win! Create your own and post to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #udhydrates & #bc100k to enter. Winners will be chosen based upon Aravaipa Running favorites and most likes or shares.
Black Canyon Ultras – Training Run #3 (Jan. 18)
This Sunday, January 18 will the the third and final preview run for the upcoming Black Canyon Trail 100K which will take place February 14. This section will resume from the Black Canyon City Trailhead and continue to head south towards New River & Phoenix. We’ll head back into the canyons and across several more creeks before the trail generally becomes flatter towards the finish at Emery Henderson Trailhead where the 100K, 50K & 18K all end. Date: Sunday, January 18, 2014. Distance: Mile 0 – Black Canyon City TH (Start) Mile 13.3 – Table Mesa Road TH Mile 24.5 – Emery Henderson TH (Finish) Time: 7:00am Meet at Emery Henderson TH to carpool or …
This Week in Aravaipa Running – Dec. 29 to Jan. 4
I’ve often dreamed of writing regularly but with so much “busyness” I never seem to make the time. I enjoy sharing bits and pieces of my racing and training, but it is challenging to keep momentum for writing with so much going on. I’d like to change that in 2015 and therefore will be publishing a weekly article right here on this blog about the happenings at Aravaipa Running. This will not strictly be an article about what races are coming up or a race report from last weekend’s training runs, but instead a forum for me to share my thoughts about anything related to Aravaipa Running and even some bits and pieces of my personal life. After …
Black Canyon Ultras – Training Run #2 (Dec. 21)
This upcoming Sunday, December 21 will be the second of three training runs in lead up to the February 14 Black Canyon Ultras. We will be breaking up the 100K course into three sections on November 23, December 21 and January 18. Each run will be minimally supported, minimally marked and point to point. We will have shorter options at each. Here is information for those of you wanting to join on this first training run: Date: Sunday, December 21, 2014. Distance: Mile 0 – Bumble Bee Mile 4.5 – Gloriana Mine TH (we may have water here) Mile 12.8 – Soap Creek (Aid) Mile 18.0 – Black Canyon City TH (Finish) Time: 7:00am Meet at Black Canyon City TH. or …
“Last Chance” WS100 2015 Spots – Montrail Ultra Cup **Update**
There has been an update to the recently announced “Last Chance” spots available through the Montrail Ultra Cup races including Aravaipa Running’s Black Canyon 100K. The social media voting requirement has been removed, meaning all finishers of each Ultra Cup race who were not selected in the 2015 Western States 100 Lottery will be eligible for the 1 extra spot. You will still need to register through Montrail and submit a photo. Here is the official update from Montrail brand manager Eron Osterhaus: “The ultra trail community spoke, and we’ve listened. Effective immediately there will be no voting in the Last Chance Lottery, and all eligible applicants that register through the registration page that will go …
Last Chance Entry to 2015 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run
Runners who complete the 2015 Black Canyon 100K will be eligible to earn a spot in the 2015 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. In addition to a finish at the Montrail Ultra Cup race, eligible runners must have entered in the 2015 Western States lottery and participate in an online social media campaign showing your “Western States toughness”. See below for the full release! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Western States 100 Last Chance Lottery 2015 Portland, Oregon – December 10, 2014 – Montrail, and the Western States 100 are excited to announce that for the first time ever Western States 100 applicants who did not get their name drawn in the lottery will have an …
Black Canyon Ultras – Training Run #1 (Nov. 23)
This upcoming Sunday, November 23 will be the first of three training runs in lead up to the February 14 Black Canyon Ultras. We will be breaking up the 100K course into three sections on November 23, December 21 and January 18. Each run will be minimally supported, minimally marked and point to point. We will have shorter options at each. Here is information for those of you wanting to join on this first training run: Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014. Distance: Mile 0 – Mayer High School Track Mile 7.7 – Antelope Mesa Aid Mile 12.9 – Hidden Treasure Mine TH (Water) Mile 19.5 – Bumble Bee (Finish) Miles from Mayer High School to Bumble Bee …
Black Canyon Trail 100K Training Run #3 (Jan 19
This Sunday, January 19 will the the third and final preview run for the upcoming Black Canyon Trail 100K which will take place February 15. This section will resume from the Black Canyon City Trailhead and continue to head south towards New River & Phoenix. We’ll head back into the canyons and across several more creeks before the trail generally becomes flatter towards the finish at Emery Henderson Trailhead. The course will be minimally marked with orange ribbon and some flour arrows at key junctions, but we make no guarantees. Be alert and carry a map. Maps | Black Canyon City TH to Table Mesa Road | Table Mesa Road to Emery Henderson TH GPS …
100 Km & 50 Mile Spring Track Invitational – Phoenix, Arizona
100 Km & 50 Mile Spring Track Invitational – Phoenix, Arizona Aravaipa Running is seeking ultra marathon runners to compete in a 100 kilometer / 50 mile track race at Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona. The race will take place on the same 400 meter all weather track that is used at the Desert Solstice 24 hour / 100 mile invitational in December except geared towards top performances at the 50 mile and 100 kilometer distance. This event will only happen if we get enough serious interest by competitive athletes. We need a minimum 12 to 15 qualified runners in order for this event to take place. The deadline for applying and receiving enough …
Black Canyon Trail 100K Training Run #2 (Dec 1)
This Sunday, December 1 will be the second of three training runs along the Black Canyon Trail 100K course. We will be running approximately 18 miles from Bumble Bee to Black Canyon City Trailhead. There will be two on course water / aid stops at approximately mile 4.4 and 11.4. This section is mostly single track trail winding through saguaros and breathtaking views of the Bradshaw Mountains. There are also several stream crossings in the latter miles of the run! The course will be minimally marked with orange ribbon and some flour arrows at key junctions, but we make no guarantees! Please download and bring these maps and pay attention on the run. Maps | 1st …