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Follow Up Post This is a follow up to our post regarding Aravaipa’s decision on Ferdinand Airault at the 2025 Black Canyon 100K. Upon further investigation, deliberation & conversations with both Ferdinand & Scott, Aravaipa has decided to issue a disqualification to Ferdinand at the 2025 Black Canyon 100K. Below, we will outline the reasons why as well as share additional information about this process.  First we want to thank the broader community for your patience and feedback in this process as well as Scott’s persistence to uphold the competitive standards and rules of our sport and Ferdinand for his transparency and openness along this process. We regret it took this long and to have …

THERE IS A FOLLOW UP TO THIS POST NOW AVAILABLE Introduction During the Black Canyon 100K, it was reported to Aravaipa that Ferdinand Airault had been off course and received outside aid during the race. Our team gathered information on race day and made a decision on Sunday of race weekend to assess a 20 minute time penalty for this athlete who had gone off course in between Bumble Bee Ranch & Gloriana Mine near mile 20. This was communicated without protest to the athlete and 20 minutes was added to his finishing time. This moved him from 10th to 14th place. Earlier today (May 23, 2025) this post accused Ferdinand of cheating at Black …