Halloween 10:00a 4:00p The Eagle Point lodging typically sells out on our race weekend. They will be placed on the first floor deck of the Skyline Lodge where the packet pickup and dinner will be held. But I had a race to run before 2 weeks were over, and I needed it to clear up now! After dropping down into and traversing a vast valley, youll climb up to the Alunite Ridge Aid Station, located near some old mining ruins around mile 8. Holly. Race Day SchedulePlease arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Both the ribbons and trail signs will include reflective medallions to help guide your way in the dark. . The Neuman, 45, of New Haven, Conn., logged the third-fastest mens time in course history to win in 5:30:41. After filling my bottle I set out running again while downing one of the gels I picked up. Also I grabbed a couple of GU gels and downed one as I left the aid station, saving the other one for the summit. The Tushars Mountain Runs feature 100 Kilometer, 70 Kilometer, Marathon and Half Marathon distances. Miners aid is about 1 hour 10 minutes beyond Bullion Pasture aid station continuing on FS123 & 1 hour 50 minutes from the start line, driving through Marysvale. Tears of suffering and tears of joy. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. On the first climb I quickly passed the 3rd (who turned Results & Photos. Try to eat and drink something and reconsider. Moving on, I came in to the Bullion Pasture aid station, which is one of two stops through this junction. Here I changed shoes into something a little more nimble and moved on. From there is a 12 mile out and back to the second peak of the day, Copper Belt Peak. But in August 2018 I learned that the Tushars event had been picked up by Aravaipa Running, and that I had already missed it that year! Most of the course is above 10,000 feet. I was surprised at how quickly he caught me on a climb, and then disappeared into the distance on the next downhill. trying to keep my pace up and waiting for footsteps behind The Tushar Mountains are a hidden gem of high altitude peaks, mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain. ), the high point of the course, and then descend nearly the same distance. 2019 Tushars Mountai on 2017 Tushars Trail Half Marath. at my usual long distance run pace. Volunteer Signup. At the bottom of the hill I was in third or fourth place, but on the first climb I let myself drop down several places. a single aid station at the start/finish. Shortly after this aid station, youll turn left at a signed junction (very important- 100K & 70K will go right towards Bullion, please do not do that) and run about 6.7 miles to reach your final aid, the Skyline Trail Aid Station. Huntsville, United States. We offer membership opportunities for individuals, running clubs, race directors and brands looking to connect with trail runners. me again on the downhill. The Tushar Mountains are truly a hidden gem of Utah (shhh, dont tell anyone). These mountains stand high above the city of Beaver, Utah to the East and this past weekend were the site of the final race of the 2015 Ultra Adventures Grand Circle Trail Series. As a part of the U.S. Skyrunning series it stood to be a huge test, but being in its inaugural year, no one quite knew what they were getting themselves into. Leading up to the race, I was debating on whether to sign up for the marathon distance or the 93K. In the end, I decided that the marathon wouldnt be far enough for what I wanted to accomplish so I decided to sign up for the 93K and play it by ear. I approached Tushars more like a training run as I continue to stay focused on the Bear 100 at the end of September, which is my keystone race of the year. While I didnt know how race day would turn out, I decided early on that, while it was going to be hard and I needed to push myself, I didnt want to overdo it and risk the remainder of my training for Bear. So, with that said, I lined up at the start. Course MarkingsThe race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and orange pin flags with reflective medallions and our Aravaipa Running logo. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you. I passed a lot of runners on the way down, but I think they were mostly running the longer distances. There was a runner in front of me that I was trying to catch, but I couldnt seem to gain on him during the last downhill because I was pushing against a possible calf cramp and I couldnt get my legs to run any faster. Highest point Delano peak- 12,175ft . (Lowest or Early Registration), Entry Fee 2 $210 and returning to the aid station at mile 38, youll climb back up to the Bullion Pasture Aid Station at mile 41 and then will drop down Bullion Canyon, descending nearly 4,000 ft to the Miners Park aid station and passing by the gorgeous Bullion Falls en route. (The helpful parts, anyway.) to feel competitive at this point, so I had to make some Visit Beaver Country, On-site Camping: Eagle Point Resort has allowed us to have runners set up a tent or car camp near the start/finish line. This message will be sent to the organizers of the event. The race starts and finishes at Eagle Point Ski Resort at an elevation of over 10,000ft. I woke up early, well before my alarm, and decided to just get up because I couldnt go back to sleep. We will mark the course as well as we can but over the last two years we have seen wildlife and cattle eat or trample our ribbons and pin flags. the ground for a few seconds to check myself out, concluding that I out-and-back is advertised as 7.5 and the each loop as 5.7 for a total Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with colored laminated signsthatcorrespond with your races color (1/2 Marathon: Blue, Marathon = Green, 70K = Yellow, 100K = Red). so I decided to start out pretty close to the front. We will have them at the start/finish until Sunday around 9-10am and then they will be transported back to Phoenix where shipping can be arranged if necessary. Results. At the top of the hill I started running again and crossed the finish line at 3:00:27 (24 minutes faster than my 2017 finish), ending up in 8th place overall, 5th place mens, and 1st place in the over 40s. Available races: 26.2 Mile, 70K, 100K and Half Marathon. MassUltra Roundup: Last Skier Standing and Black Canyon Ultras, Forged in Florida: Chance Meeting Sets Stage for Showdown at Frozen Yeti, MassUltra Roundup: Rocky Raccoon and Golden Gate, From Ice to Nice: Sub-Zero Temps Give Way to Warmth at Frozen Yeti. The TUSHARS ULTRAMARATHONS is on Saturday July 29, 2017. Required fields are marked *. You ran twelve and a half miles in the mountains?, Hmmmm, I thought to myself. In the 100K race, defending champion Jason Schlarb saw his course-record mark eclipsed as 33-year-old Jimmy Elam of Big Cottonwood, Utah, took home the win in 11:38:27. In the half marathon course we saw the same station twice, and it was in a good location, well-stocked with all manner of trail running goodies like water, electrolyte drink, GU gels in various flavors, cookies, pickles, candies, etc. Ordinarily these rocky and technicalnot ridiculous but not your typical Like last time, I started out faster than I normally would on a race, figuring that I would hold back and conserve some energy on the first climb right after that. 1356 S Foothill Dr You will be climbing for almost half of your entire race (25 ish miles and 17,600+ feet of vert) and it will be hard. When I reached the top of a climb I would feel my legs like springs, begging to run again. Salt Lake City, UT 84108 First Name. Unlike her first time at the event, she made the jump up to the 100K distance. Race Contact Info. Restroom facilities are located at the start line at a permanent park facility. I think there were portable composting toilets closer to the course last time I ran this race. 2023 American Trail Running Association. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Take a few minutes to gather yourself. In any case, your photos and stories are inspiring! There are no showers on site unless you reserve a room/condo through the resort. a 4 minute lead on them over a 55 minute loop, which is a pretty big gap. Leave a review of this raceto help other athletes know what to expect. He must have really held back at the start of the race to have so much reserve for the end. Reblogged this on Vanessa Runs and commented: Belknap. Trail EtiquetteRemember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting.If you decide to use headphones, please be respectful of runners behind you attempting to pass. It includes the following events: 100 K, Marathon Trail Run, and Half Marathon Trail Run. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here: Tushars Volunteer Form. Registration will be available after online registration closes at packet pickup and race day as long as we have not reached our capacity. Bring a friend or two and make a weekend out of it. I executed on the plan Continue on, re-joining the 100K route, and youll climb over a pass that opens up views of the towering Mt. If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, and event breakdown. After taking a few minutes to process how that climb could possibly be harder than you expected, youll head back to the finish on the same trail you began your race on 12+ hours prior. It is dispersed, first-come first-serve camping around the start/finish area and parking lots. However, we also understand that things happen that say otherwise. music: https://sanderson.band View all posts by Alan Sanderson. It all worked out OK though. Delano. 70K July 30, 2022 (Saturday) - 05:00 Running 70 kilometers Solo Extreme Timed Trail. *Prices include all Taxes but do not include any online registration fees charged by Ultra SignupShirts guaranteed with registration if ordered by 7/7, otherwise shirts will be available on race day if there are extras. Equality, rights and citizenship Equality Independent report The report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities The Commission's report into racial and ethnic disparities in the. Come find out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race.The Tushars Mountain Runs are staged out of Eagle Point Resort at an elevation of over 10,000 feet. Select from GPX, KML, etc. Pavel Zhelnin, 21, of Goshen, Vt., edged 16-year-old Thomas Wolfe of Grantham, N.H., by 10 seconds for second place among the men. be that big a deal but I was looking forward to the aid station. As coordinated as a filing cabinet :`D You make me laugh at work which is definitely not allowed here. Update Race. A handful of in-person ultramarathons have resumes primarily in the West as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread, and one race during the first weekend of August included a handful of New England residents. He passed three more runners before the end of the race to finish in 5th place overall, 3rd place mens division. Overflow parking can be found closer to the Canyonside Lodge (if necessary). 2019 Tushars Mountain Runs: Race Report - Enoch Running Club. Two years ago I ran the Tushars Half Marathon, and quickly decided that it was my favorite race ever. Over the 70k distance we were. . Details for a menu plan will be included in the runner guide. Zhelnin and Wolfe finished in 6:13:11 and 6:13:21, respectively. the second woman and then the first, but she quickly re-passed I looked over and saw that the clock stuff. Timeline4:15 AM Packet pickup / race day registration begin5:00 AM 100 Km Start6:00 AM 70 Km Start6:00 AM Begin Civil Twilight6:30 AM Marathon Start6:30 AM Sunrise7:30 AM 1/2 Marathon Start8:44 PM Sunset9:14 PM End Civil Twilight, 5:00 AM 100 Km final cut-off / Race ends. We are always in need of volunteers for this race and volunteering is a great way to see your runner on course! We are proud to partner with Altra Running as our presenting sponsor for both the 2018 and 2019 edition of Tushars Mountain Runs look for some fun giveaways on our Facebook page and on race day for a chance to win free shoes! . The protocol included temperature checks of all runners before the start, wave starts, and requiring masks to be worn at any time runners were in close proximity with others, including at the starting line and at aid stations. Job Description. I choked it down and chased it with a few ounces of water. The Tushar Mountains are a hidden gem of high altitude peaks, mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain. It includes the following events: 100 K, Marathon Trail Run, and Half Marathon Trail Run. 50K effort (what's called a "fast finish" run). You will probably cry. Only mens champion Justin Neuman finished faster, and not by much. to be pretty careful on the way down, which also meant I wasn't All rights reserved. then if I was feeling good I would run the last loop at marathon to Richard Lockwood, 35, of Seattle, Wash., led the men in 12:43:57 and beat his closest competitor by 65 minutes. There is limited parking here and if there is bad weather, there will be even less parking as it is essentially just a small field and can get muddy. was reading 2:12, which is ahead of where I expected The loop portion of the course is arranged as a .8 mi/400 ft Very fun to read! While I was out alone on the trail, night quickly fell on the runners still out on the course. See details in the registration link below. I won but didn't win anything (which is ok too). I hate running hills with a passion but they do give little gifts don't they? You might cry. The way back was quite a bit longer than the way up, due to My 24 oz bottle was about half full, which I thought was probably enough to get me back to the aid station to refill it on my way back through. I wanted this race last summer but children need parents so I'm hoping for it in 2016. :), Registered for 2017 but after 11 hours (including an hour laying across the trail) at the Bryce 50k I'm thinking of dropping to the half .. ; /, 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - Because Being Ordinary Is Boring, M.O.R.E. Torrence and just cruised into the aid station. The course is laid out as a (mostly) out-and-back followed by two loops, with Once the export is complete, you can use this during your race in airplane mode and always know where you are. (LogOut/ 2020 Tushars Mountain Runs 70k Wave Assignments. After drinking some ginger ale to calm my stomach and eating a bit of quesadilla, I headed down the canyon. so I was a bit worried that might happen again, but When the trail peaks out the top of the ridge at 11,400 ft, youll be rewarded with a view of several more peaks, including Copper Belt Peak, which youll climb later in the day. a bit of a group thing. I keep hearing the same things about these races: people say they are both the hardest and most beautiful trails they have ever encountered. Delano. I pushed right through the mud and bounded through the stream crossings. From just past the mining ruins at mile 48, youll climb back up the 4,000 ft that you just lost, this time on the south side of the canyon, all the way up to Edna Peak just before reaching the Alunite Ridge Aid Station to complete the loop at mile 55. But it will be epic. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. A pasta dinner with salad will be provided by the Eagle Point Resort staff. Swimming. Come find out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race. Up here in the remote Tushars, crowds are rare, campsites are numerous, and views are spectacular. was uninjured and just bleeding a bit, so got back up and headed down 100K | 70K | Marathon | Half Marathon Race PerksGender specific cut race shirtChip timed race results displayed at finish lineScenic and challenging courseWell stocked aid stations every 4.0 to 7.3 milesPost race food & socializing100K: Custom finisher award from Aravaipa Artworx70K, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon: Custom finisher medal from Aravaipa Artworx. NOTE: Do not bring large duffle bags, garbage bags or suitcases as your drop bag. Aid Station HelpersWe cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. The Tushars Mountain Runs are staged out of Eagle Point Resort at an elevation of over 10,000 feet. You will also have until 6am Saturday to drop it off. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Trailrunning tips to help you prepare . Looking for more Tushars Mountain Runs content? If you have registered for this race with an anonymous account, you can view your registration(s) by clicking here. . We do the best we can to find as many results as possible to report on and recognize the local ultrarunning community. I wanted to run it again the next year but it dropped off the roster of Vacation Races, and I was so disappointed that they had canceled such an awesome trail race. Going Off Course | L on Big Baldy Via Battle Creek and. The Tushars are among Utah's tallest mountain ranges, housing several peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and featuring Utah's highest road at an elevation of 11,500 feet. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the runner in front of you before flying past them. Change), You are commenting using your Google account. Neither my ankle or the fall turned into that serious Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Centerville, UT 84014 Ill have books to sell and time to chat. Half Marathon | CalTopo (GPX Link as well). On the downhill I pulled out a few more stops, and I felt better and better the thicker the air got. Thanks to Matt, the UA crew, the volunteers, and my fellow racers for such a wonderful, memorable experience. Thanks to my family for once again coming down and supporting memy #1 fans! going as fast as others. A report into race in the UK has been criticised by human rights experts, who say it could "fuel racism". Eagle Point Resort, Beaver, UT. but I had to fly to London right after and then from there The Ultra Adventures race series for 2015 has come to an end with great success at Tushars. Thanks to all of my sponsors for embracing my journey and supporting me along the way. Lodging/ CampingEagle Point Resort offers a number of lodging options right on property. Event passed. Detailed information on Tushars Mountain Run, provided by ahotu Marathons with news, interviews, photos, videos, and reviews. onto some fire road which went all the way to the top. Its probably not humanly impossible to run up this trail, because there are some people in the world with exceptional athletic capacity and endurance, but I sure cant do it. a bit complicated. Registration closes: Sun, Jul 23 @ 11:59PM. My only complaint was that the outhouse was a bit far from the aid station tent, off the course by 50 feet or so. me, but never heard any. Posted 12:00:00 AM. Join us this August for a spectacular and brutal race you won't soon forget. Wave. Her record-setting effort leads off this edition of the roundup. Give a membership to your favorite trail running or ultrarunning friend. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 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