March 28, 2013 (Phoenix, Arizona) – Aravaipa Running today announces prize money for the return of the Crown King Scramble 50K. The first place male and female runner in the April 6, 2013 ultramarathon foot race will each receive $250. The Crown King Scramble has a long history as one of Arizona’s oldest and most competitive ultra marathons. Jamil Coury, who is reviving the race after a 5 year hiatus talks about the reason for adding in prize money: “Back in the day, this race would attract many of the top names in the sport of ultramarathon running from across the country. Some of the battles at the front of the pack are legendary. We want to re-foster this …
Kendall Mountain Preview
If you can believe the write-up about Kendall Mountain on summitpost.org then you “[shouldn’t] feel too proud when you reach the summit of this one.” However, we disagree. The basis for their argument is this race, Kendall Mountain Run: because runners run up Kendall Mountain it is brushed aside. Standing in Silverton, looking up at Kendall as it towers over Greene Street you get your first sense of the injustice done in that one sentence. It is not hard to image how that 1908 bet started… seeing Kendall looming over their town the locals were sure that no one could possibly reach the summit and return within 1.5 hours and the bet was made. Although …
Crown King Scramble: Course Preview and Updated Course Record Information!
I’ll start this post by being honest. There was pretty much nothing about Crown King Scramble that ever interested me. I had no desire to run uphill on jeep road for 31 miles. That was until today. I’m not sure my preconceived notions about a race course have ever been so wrong. Jamil and I spent the day driving the Crown King Scramble course so I could learn the layout and we could post signs reminding users of Aravaipa’s race on March 28th. My contribution to the outing was to exclaim “Unbelievable!” or “Stop! I need another picture!” at almost every turn. It was love at first sight. The race begins at Lake Pleasant and winds …
Hurrah! The 6 Days are Back!
Race report by Martina Haussman I came to Phoenix / Arizona first time end of 1999 in order to celebrate the new milenium with a 6 day race. I got hooked by running on an all-weather track surrounded by cactus dessert. I waited for a comeback in vain. I began to regularly take part in the 72-hours races into New Years and combined it with short trail hike vacations before and after the event. The race venue did move to a 500m dirt track and did move again two years ago to even dirtier one mile loop at Camelback Ranch, the big baseball stadium of Glendale. The 6 days finally are back for the 25. …
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 …
Crown King Scramble Contenders
Once Arizona’s most competitive ultra, the Crown King Scramble is making a big splash in its first year back with a stacked field of runners on both the men’s and women’s side. Here we take a few minutes to highlight some of the amazing athletes that will be toeing the line this weekend. These athletes will be competing not only for the win at one of Arizona’s most historic ultras, but $250 in prize money going to the top man and woman to reach the finish in Crown King. In addition to the $250 to the winner, runners are eligible for a $500 course record bonus. Men will need to break Dermot McGonigle’s 1996 record …
Desert Solstice 24 Hour and 100 Mile Track Invitational
December 14-15, 2024 A competitive ultrarunning track meet.Central High School TrackPhoenix, AZ Schedule of EventsDecember 14, 2024 8:00 AM – 24 Hour and 100 Mile National Records set at Desert Solstice: 100World Records set at Desert Solstice: 15 The Desert Solstice Track Invitational is an elite level event for record setting and as an ideal qualifier for the national 24 Hour team. 2025 USATF 24 Hour National Team Selection Procedures & Performance List This event is by invitation or qualification only. For the 24 Hour/100 Mile, entry is limited to 25 runners total. Runners interested in applying should do so at Ultrasignup.com Qualification Standards and Entry FeesRunners meeting one of the listed qualifying standards may apply …
Incline Tumble
The Incline Tumble Monday, July 4, 2022 3 KM w/ 2000′ ClimbManitou Springs, CO 7:00 AM – Juniors Race10:00 AM – Womens Race1:00 PM – Mens Race4:00PM – Post Race Party & Awards RACE INFORMATION LocationBroadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway515 Ruxton AveManitou Springs, CO 80829 Course Summary Just approved! Join Aravaipa Running for the inaugural running of The Incline Tumble, Manitou Springs’ newest must do trail race that should give Mount Marathon a run for its money as the must see live event of the year. A 3 kilometer mass start race from the base to the top of The Incline and back will have not only your lungs bursting, your quads …