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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 …

At approximately 11:45 PM last night, we cancelled the Vertigo Night Runs mid-race.  The decision was not made lightly.  The areas nearby were experiencing 60 MPH winds, rain and hail, severe electrical storms, and the radar indicated the system was moving toward the race.  After strong winds damaged several tents in the Ultracity and the weather appeared to worsen, the race was cancelled in the interest of runner and crew safety. We would like to thank everyone who helped us to break down the event and ensure the safety of every runner on the course.  Runners who completed their final loop after we disassembled the finish line should email nick@aravaiparunning.com with your finish time and we will …

Relays! March 6, 2014 – Phoenix, AZ – Aravaipa Running, the premiere trail and endurance running company, is again raising the bar with the second year of the Insomniac Night Series.  With great initial reception in 2013, the 2014 summer series returns with even more to offer.  The big news this year is the introduction of team relays at two of the events, Adrenaline in June and Hypnosis in August.  In addition, the series sees the return of Sinister in May, Vertigo in July, and the Javelina Jangover in September.  The series draws runners from all over the valley, as night running offers the opportunity to race when the scorching summer heat makes running long distances …

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. …

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 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 …

  We are excited to announce this year’s team!  Without further ado, here is the new team’s roster: Kelly Agnew, Ogden, UT Dave Bloom, Phoenix, AZ James Bonnett, Scottsdale, AZ Mel Branta, Scottsdale, AZ Jamil Coury, Phoenix, AZ Nick Coury, Phoenix, AZ Anthony Culpepper, Silverton, CO Chase Duarte, Vail, AZ Justin Lutick, Fountain Hills, AZ Rich McKnight, Scottsdale, AZ Holly Miller, Scottsdale, AZ Kristina Pham, Phoenix, AZ Cristian Rios, Phoenix, AZ Kristin Steele, Surprise, AZ Jenn Thompson, Boulder, CO  What does it take to make Team Aravaipa? By Nick Coury, Team Manager This is the first year we have accepted open applications for Team Aravaipa, and the process has been enlightening to say the least!  …