The New Desert Runner Trail Series!
As we continue to evolve as a running company and do our best to bring you the greatest events around, we have created all new logos for our Desert Runner Trail Series (DRT) that will begin on October 10th at the Cave Creek Regional Park and concludes in March with our Mesquite Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. The series passes have refreshed design as they’ll encompass their own Sonoran Desert bird, specific to each distance level. We’ve even added an Evolution style pass for the fall (and spring) series called the Phoenix Pass that will give you the opportunity to build from an 11 Km to 25 Km to 50 Km! The …
Aravaipa Racing Team Powered By HOKA
INTRODUCTIONMeet the Aravaipa Racing Team Powered by HOKA! These individuals are mountain runners, record holders, trail blazers and on top of it all represent the ideals and mission of Aravaipa Running as trail stewards, environmentalists, and community-builders. Special thank you to Athletico for your support! APPLY FOR THE 2025 TEAM!Applications are now open for the 2025 Aravaipa Racing Team. Apply by clicking the button below! Note: Runner applicants must reside in Arizona, California, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or New York MTB Applicants must reside in Arizona or Colorado Apply HereWho We AreAdam VadeboncoeurRacing Highlights 2024 14th (1st American) Houston Marathon-Marathon 1st (CR) Mad City-100K 2023 11th IAU 50K World …
Photos
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Races
EventsMap viewView on Ultrasignup2024 Events October – December Register Volunteer Desert Runner Trail Fall Series Distances vary each race from 5K-50 Mile Maricopa County Regional Parks Arizona October – December Register Volunteer Sonoran Desert Cup Distances vary each race from 5K-50 Mile Maricopa County Regional Parks Arizona November 22-24 Register Volunteer Fat Ox 48/24/12/6 Hour, 100 Mile, 100K, 50 Mile, 50K Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ December 7 Register Volunteer McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 Mile, 50K, 25K, 10 Mile, 5 Mile McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ December 7 Register Volunteer Mayhem Night Trail 25K, 10 Mile, 5 Mile McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ December 15 Register Volunteer Tucson Marathon 50K, …
Aravaipa Cave Creek Thriller 50K Race Report: ALWAYS Pre-Grease Your Butt Crack, and Other Advice from a Tired and Happy Trail Runner
This is a long post. Here are the top 6 essential cliff notes for those of you too lazy to read the whole thing (you know who you are): Always run long when training for a 50K: 10 miles is not long Always go into a run with the mindset that you’re going to enjoy yourself Push through feeling crappy: we all feel crappy at some point in time, it’s not a reason to quit Watch for Desert Tortoises, they’re awesome Always drink Coke in conjunction with running, it’s amazing Always pre-grease your butt crack: butt crack chafing is unpleasant The Beginning of the Story: My morning began at 3:40am. I slept in my race clothes, …
Fall Desert Runner Trail Series Registration is Open!
Check your calendars, get rid of existing plans, and make way for the 2015 Fall Desert Runner Trail (DRT) Series! The series is an opportunity to experience the best parks and trails that Phoenix and the surrounding valley have to offer. Each race in the series highlights trail-systems, mountains, and parks to make sure runners are never bored and are given the chance to explore new ground while surrounded by family: the Aravaipa family. The entire series runs from October 2015 – March 2016 and offers a point-series for runners in two different categories: Trail and Ultra. The Trail Series encompasses distances from 24 KM up to 35 KM while the Ultra Series has both …