Welcome to Aravaipa Virtual!
We've created a series of virtual running events for people to stay connected and motivated throughout their training. Browse our event calendar below and see what virtual races and challenges we have to offer this year to help keep you inspired to keep up your training this season.
Aravaipa Slam Series
The 2021 Slam Series is a virtual running challenge series inspired by Aravaipa founder Jamil Coury’s mission to conquer the Slam of the Damned. The Slam of the Damned is a collection of four of the hardest ultra-distance races in the world (The Barkley Marathons, Cocodona 250, Hardrock 100 and UTMB). Each virtual challenge in the Slam Series is inspired by and takes place around the time of each of the aforementioned races. Join us for any or all of the virtual events to test your grit and challenge your soul.
March 22-28, 2021
This is a call to all those who embrace the #SteepLife: Aravaipa’s first virtual challenge of the year is here, and the name of the game is VERT. Raised By Rams is a week-long mission to rack up as much vertical gain as possible. Inspired by our founder Jamil Coury’s love of climbing and the Run Steep Get High lifestyle, we’ve created this 7-day virtual expedition to test your grit from the comfort of your home or local trails.
May 3-June 6, 2021
The Cocodona Virtual Experience is a five-week-long cyber journey celebrating the inaugural year of Aravaipa’s Cocodona 250, a 250-mile race through Arizona’s most iconic terrain and historic mountain towns. Unlike the in-person event’s five-day cutoff, the Cocodona Virtual Experience gives you up to five weeks to tackle 250 miles at your own pace from anywhere in the world. As you move closer toward the goal, you’ll collect quintessential mementos that pay homage to the country’s newest instant classic ultramarathon.
June 25- July 4, 2021
The LIMITLESS VERTICAL CHALLENGE is an opportunity for runners, hikers, and athletes around the world to test the limits of their endurance and seek to surpass them. A virtual challenge, not measured in miles but by vertical gain, that will challenge you to keep working toward greater heights. We challenge you to step up and unlock unknown potential with one more step, one more mile, or even one more mountain this summer.
Dates TBD
More Info Coming Soon!
Upcoming Aravaipa Virtual Events
Sinister Virtual Night Runs
April 19-25
Worldwide
Aravaipa Virtual
Cocodona Virtual Experience
May 3-June 6
Worldwide
Aravaipa Virtual
Adrenaline Virtual Night Runs
May 17-23
Worldwide
Aravaipa Virtual
Hypnosis Virtual Night Runs
June 14-20
Worldwide
Aravaipa Virtual
Limitless Vertical Challenge
June 25-July 4
Worldwide
Aravaipa Virtual
Join Our Summer Night Series
Discover the exhilaration of running at night and try one or all six night races this summer, starting in April! Plus, check out the added ULTRA options that will have you POSSESSED this summer!
April 19-25, 2021
Aren't you tempted? Step into the darkness and discover that we only have the best intentions for the sleepless creatures of the night! Click the image above for more info.
MAY 17-23, 2021
Get your blood pumping by kicking off your summer with the second of six night runs. Adrenaline offers five different distances this May! Click the image above for more info.
JUNE 14-20, 2021
Skip running in the summer sun and trade a hot day for a hypnotic summer night that offer a cool way to beat the heat! Click the image above for more info.
JULY 19-25, 2021
A stunning summer solution to mixing up the night life! A brand new addition to the insomniac series, pick your distance and become a Stunner runner! Click the image above for more info.
AUGUST 9-15, 2021
Another night race with dizzying possibilities! Who will start now to train for their first night time ultra in August?! Click the image above for more info.
September 20-26, 2021
Reeling from a summer of running that has left you staggering with accomplishment! We have the perfect cure for your fun run indulgence; call it the ultimate 'Jangover' cure! Click the image above for more info.
A portion of each registration for these races will go to a variety of charity organizations as part of our commitment to give back to communities in need.
What Is A Virtual Race?
A Virtual Race is like a traditional race but it takes place in a location and time of your choice. You can walk, jog, or run wherever you may be, and at any time during race week for your chosen distance.
Choose Your Place
Ever wonder if your go-to training grounds would make a good race? Or maybe you want to explore a new trail? Show us! This is where you get to be creative. Design a loop course around your neighborhood or crush miles of mountain repeats! Run road or trail or treadmill. Wherever and however you want to run the distance, be creative and have fun!
Choose Your Race
Just like registering for a traditional race, you choose the distance that best suits you. Aiming for that first 5K or looking to take the next step to to ultra? There are many options from 5K to 100 miles, you choose!
Choose Your Pace
You can walk, run, skip, hike, shuffle, or sprint your distance; whatever is comfortable for you. As long as it's by foot, you can travel your course at your pace.
The Basics
Run
Join our team and run one of our fun and challenging virtual races this summer! Many of our virtual events are hosted over several days to a full week allowing runners and their families the flexibility to run when it is most convenient for them.
Highlights
Run "together" with your family or with our virtual community
Collect the Bling
Help Others
Track
Wherever you choose to run your race, make sure to track it! You can track your run by using a variety of apps on your smartphone like Strava or MapMyRun. You can also use a GPS watch, or take a photo of a treadmill monitor.
Highlights
Easy online submission on our website
Additional Awards for Creativity
Awards for each race or challenge
Share
Social networking FTW! When you complete your run, submit your results online. Share your run with us via social media by tagging us @AravaipaRunning and we'll send you all the virtual hugs, high-fives and kudos that go along with crossing that finish line!
Highlights
Instant Online Results
Connect with other runners
Contribute to a world wide community online
Celebrate
YOU DID THE THING! Feel free to do a dance celebrate YOU! Our community is a collection of incredible people who lift each other up, dust each other off, and remind us all to keep going. Celebrate each other and our ability to move forward.
Highlights
Spread positivity
Encourage Others
Celebrate YOU!
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