Across The Years
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Across The Years is a series of timed multi-day ultramarathons
held from December 28-January 1 each year outside Phoenix, Arizona. It consists of a 24-hour race, a 48-hour race, and a 72-hour race.
In the 2011-2012 event, all races will be held on a 1.05 mile loop at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, AZ
. The 72-hour race starts at 9am on December 29th and ends at 9am on January 1st. The 24-hour race is held in three sessions, one each day during the 72-hour race, from 9am to 9am. The 48-hour race is likewise held in two sessions, overlapping on the second day.
This race has become very popular in recent years and as a result, until 2010, hopeful participants must have been picked in a lottery to have an opportunity to participate. However, due to the increased capacity at Camelback Ranch, in 2011 the lottery was removed and registration was once again offered to all on a first-come, first-served basis.
Founded in 1983 by Harold Sieglaff, the race has changed over the years in location as well as organization. In its first year, 6 and 12 hour races were offered. In the 1999-2000 event, a 6-day race was offered. Until 1993 the race was held at Washington High School in Phoenix
, after which it was moved to different locations, most recently on a 500-meter certified loop at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, AZ from 2003 until 2010.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is any sporting event involving running longer than the traditional marathon length of .There are two types of ultramarathon events: those that cover a specified distance, and events that take place during specified time...
held from December 28-January 1 each year outside Phoenix, Arizona. It consists of a 24-hour race, a 48-hour race, and a 72-hour race.
In the 2011-2012 event, all races will be held on a 1.05 mile loop at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, AZ
Glendale, Arizona
Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721....
. The 72-hour race starts at 9am on December 29th and ends at 9am on January 1st. The 24-hour race is held in three sessions, one each day during the 72-hour race, from 9am to 9am. The 48-hour race is likewise held in two sessions, overlapping on the second day.
This race has become very popular in recent years and as a result, until 2010, hopeful participants must have been picked in a lottery to have an opportunity to participate. However, due to the increased capacity at Camelback Ranch, in 2011 the lottery was removed and registration was once again offered to all on a first-come, first-served basis.
Founded in 1983 by Harold Sieglaff, the race has changed over the years in location as well as organization. In its first year, 6 and 12 hour races were offered. In the 1999-2000 event, a 6-day race was offered. Until 1993 the race was held at Washington High School in Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, after which it was moved to different locations, most recently on a 500-meter certified loop at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, AZ from 2003 until 2010.
Race Records
| Category | Participant | Year | Age | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72-hour male | Yiannis Kouros | 2005 | 50 | 323.424 |
| 72-hour female | Tracy Thomas | 2006 | 45 | 250.723 |
| 48-hour male | John Geesler | 2003 | 44 | 248.550 |
| 48-hour female | Fumie Sata | 2003 | 42 | 215.310 |
| 24-hour male | Joseph Gaebler | 2002 | 26 | 145.401 |
| 24-hour female | Stephanie Ehret | 2003 | 40 | 130.490 |
External links
- Across The Years
- Multiday and Ultrarunning news
- ULTRAmarathonRunning.com Global Ultramarathon Races & Events Calendar