Arizona · 100K · 60K · 50K
Black Canyon Ultras
Black Canyon Ultras is a 100K, 60K and 50K event held in Mayer, Arizona. It is usually held in February; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- February
- Location
- Mayer, AZ
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- February (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Mayer, Arizona
- Distances
- 100K, 60K, 50K
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point with significant rolling gain, mostly in the second half, along the Black Canyon Trail
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- aravaiparunning.com
About the Black Canyon Ultras
A point-to-point desert ultra on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail from Mayer down toward Black Canyon City, mixing singletrack, jeep roads and old stagecoach route.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- HOKA Golden Ticket race and Western States 100 qualifier; a premier early-season ultra
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Black Canyon Ultras: common questions
- When is the Black Canyon Ultras?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in February. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Black Canyon Ultras held?
- In Mayer, Arizona.
- What distances does the Black Canyon Ultras offer?
- 100K, 60K and 50K.
- How many people run the Black Canyon Ultras?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Black Canyon Ultras?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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