Registration

Testing

While Aravaipa Running reserves the right to select any entrant for testing, the goal will be to test athletes from the elite men and women’s fields, including top age group competitors. Anyone selected for testing will be subject to post-race urine and/or blood testing and may be subject to additional follow-up testing for up to ninety (90) days.

USADA is responsible for sample collection and analysis services, including athlete interviews, documentation, and the shipping and handling of samples. See USADA’s Sample Collection Process page for more information.

Prohibited Substances

The anti-doping rules for the Run are set forth in the USADA Protocol for Olympic and Paralympic Movement Testing (USADA Protocol). Athletes must comply with the World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) and are prohibited from using the substances and methods on the WADA Prohibited List.

Strict Liability Applies. Athletes are responsible for 1) knowing what substances are prohibited, and 2) any substance found in their body, regardless of how it got there or whether there was any intent to cheat or violate anti-doping rules.

Check Your Medications. Use Global DRO to check whether any generic or name brand medications you’re taking contain a prohibited substance.

Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs). If you are taking a medication for an illness or condition that contains a prohibited substance, you will need to see if you are eligible for a TUE, or medical exemption. All athletes will be treated as Recreational Athletes and can apply for a TUE retroactively. The only exception is athletes who qualify as an International-Level Athlete or National-Level Athlete under USADA’s TUE Policy. See USADA’s Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) page for more information.

Dietary and Nutritional Supplement Use. Dietary and nutritional supplements are not regulated and pose considerable risk of positive drug test results due to contamination and inaccurate labeling. If you choose to use supplements despite the known risks, USADA recommends using only those certified by a third-party program that tests for substances prohibited in sport. See Supplement Connect, USADA’s dietary supplement safety education resource, for more information.

Results Management

USADA is responsible for results management, including communications with athletes regarding test results, investigation and adjudication of any anti-doping rule violations, and sanctions. Learn more about the results management process from USADA’s Results Management page.

Anti-Doping Rule Violation

USADA Sanctions. Any athlete found to have committed an anti-doping violation will be sanctioned by USADA in accordance with USADA Protocol and the WADA Code.

Aravaipa Sanctions. Aravaipa Running shall have the right to impose its own sanctions on any athlete found to have committed an anti-doping violation, including the removal of the person’s name and finishing time from the official results and requiring the person to return awards including their finisher’s buckle.  

FAQ’s and Resources

All questions regarding the anti-doping program should be directed to USADA which provides the following educational and other resources for athletes.

Which Aravaipa events will have testing? Any Aravaipa event may have drug testing. There will for sure be testing at both of our HOKA Golden Ticket races (Javelina Jundred & Black Canyon Ultras) as well as any USATF National Championship events. 

Questions about Testing? Contact USADA’s Athlete Services Team at AthleteConnect@USADA.org or call (719) 785-2000. Check USADA’s Anti-Doping 101 for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about drug testing.

Question about TUEs? Submit an application online to USADA’s Drug Reference Department to find out whether you need to file a TUE pre-event or retroactively for any medication you are taking.

Questions about Specific Products, Substances, or Methods? Check USADA’s Substance page, contact USADA’s Drug Reference Line at drugreference@USADA.org, or call (719) 785-2000.

Additional Resources. USADA’s Publications and Policies has information to help athletes understand their anti-doping responsibilities, including USADA’s testing program, the WADA Code, the WADA Prohibited List, the International Standards, TUEs, and the sample collection process.

Entrance Policy for Transgender Athletes

We will accept each entrant’s declared gender at face value, and no additional supporting evidence is required.

Participation for Elite Competition

Transgender women may register to compete in an elite women’s division, provided they have undergone continuous, medically supervised hormone treatment for gender transition for at least one year prior to the race.

Transgender men may register to compete in an elite men’s division. Transgender men may not register to compete in any women’s divisions if they have begun hormone treatment for transition that includes testosterone, or any other banned substance as defined by the World Antidoping Agency.

Runners may compete in the category of their sex assigned at birth if they have not undergone hormone treatment.

Transgender entrants, at their option, may provide medical documentation related to their transition to the Race Director prior to the race. All information about the runner’s gender identity and medical information, including any information provided pursuant to this policy, will be kept strictly confidential.

Challenges of Results Involving Transgender Athletes

Aravaipa Running and its organizers will not tolerate hateful or discriminatory behavior by any of our runners, or those associated with the race, regardless of the cause.

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to fostering a culture of respect and understanding among all participants. We expect all parties to behave in a manner that is honest, compassionate, and respectful. Discriminatory behavior or challenges based on gender identity will not be tolerated or entertained by the race organizers.

Entrance Policy for Non-Binary Athletes

Aravaipa is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all athletes including those who identify as non-binary. This policy outlines our approach to ensuring non-binary runners feel respected and included in our events.

Definition of Non-Binary

Non-binary individuals may not exclusively identify as either ‘man’ or ‘woman’ and may experience their gender identity in various ways. We recognize and respect the diverse ways individuals understand and express their gender.

Registration for Non-Binary Athletes

Non-binary and gender non-conforming athletes are encouraged to register as their self- identified gender. Ultrasignup now offers a non-binary option for runners upon registration. We pass this option on to our runners when they register. If you have an existing account, you may need to edit your account to indicate your gender as non- binary.

Awards and Podiums

If participation in an event by non-binary athletes warrants a top-three placement the race will include a Non-Binary Podium to award and recognize the athletes alongside the Men and Women’s Podiums.

Policy Review and Feedback

We are committed to ensuring this policy remains up-to-date and equitable. Your feedback is important to us. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the race organization or race director: info@aravaiparunning.com