2011-2012 Series:

xterra ESTRELLA Mountain Oct.2.2011

xterra WHITE TANKSJan.08.2012

xterra MCDOWELL mtn Feb.05.2012

xterra BLACK CANYOnMar.25.2012




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The series' finale is at our newest venue, and this is not the one to miss.  Lots of climbing, river crossings, sandy beaches, and endless singletrack.  Best part?  After race party hosted at Rock Springs Cafe.  Can we say pie????

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

13.1 miles:  A point to point 1/2 marathon.  Race starts off of Table Mesa Road and follows the Black Canyon Trail to Black Canyon City and Rock Springs Cafe. 4 aid stations.  It is strongly recommended that runners carry additional water. 
9k: Counterclockwise lollipop starting at the Rock Springs Cafe.  2 aid stations.  River crossings, up/down, river rocks, sand.  This course has it all. 

DATE: Sunday, March 25, 2012

CHECK IN: 6:00 am
13.1 miles: 8:00 am
9k course: 9:00 am
Course closes at 12:00pm. 

Water/GU/Gatorade at Aid Stations A, B, C, D, E, as well as at the Start and Finish lines. 

Restrooms located at Start and Finish lines.

We recommend that you arrive 1 1/2 hour before start of event to allow adquate time for parking, shuttling, packet pickup, and warmup.

Shuttles:  Shuttles will be provided to transport runners to the start line for the 1/2 marathon.  Runners may use their own transportation to be dropped off at the start line, however, there will be no parking permitted at the Table Mesa Trailhead.

PACKET PICKUP:

WHEN:  Saturday, March 24th, 2012

TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 pm

WHERE:  SOLE SPORTS RUNNING Glendale location, 18583 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

OR

WHEN: Race Day

TIME:  6:00-7:45am for 13.1 mile, 6:30-8:45am for 9k.

 

COURSE MAPS

                   

                    1/2 Marathon Map                                                9k Map                               

13.1 mile elevation profile                                  9k elevation profile         

EVENT COSTS*
REGISTER ONLINE 9k 13.1m
Before Dec. 31st $25 $30
Jan. 1 - Jan. 31 $30 $35
Feb. 1- Mar. 23** $35 $40

**Online registration ends on Mar. 23, 2012. There will be a $10 late fee for race day registrations.

REGISTRATION

ONLINE*

MAIL IN ENTRY**

*Online registration ends Mar. 23, 2012.

**Mail in registrations must be received 5 days prior to event. There are no discounts for early registration via snail mail. Save a tree, a stamp, and some money and register online here. 

VENUE

Rock Springs Cafe                                          35769 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Cyn City, AZ
(623) 374-5794

DIRECTIONS from Metro Phoenix: Take I-17 North toward Flagstaff.  Exit 242 toward Black Canyon City and head west.  Turn left onto Old Black Canyon Hwy. Cafe is on the right.

Note:  1/2 Marathon start is located on Table Mesa Road, 13.1 miles south of Rock Springs Cafe.  Shuttles will be provided.