If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, photography, videography, social media and event breakdown. I won but didn't win anything (which is ok too). The scenery was gorgeous, and I felt absolutely great! When I reached the top of a climb I would feel my legs like springs, begging to run again. I passed a lot of runners on the way down, but I think they were mostly running the longer distances. Saturday will consist of items such as a quesadilla bar, hamburgers, brats, or a southwest chicken hoagie. I keep hearing the same things about these races: people say they are both the hardest and most beautiful trails they have ever encountered. The resort will also be making food on Saturday near the start/finish for your post-race meal. It helped Event passed. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I know this because they were moving slowly I wasn't really racing this but it was a little difficult not Congratulations for conquering it. My bottle was getting close to empty, but that was okay because it was mostly downhill back to the aid station about 2 miles away. On the first climb I quickly passed the 3rd (who turned (Highest or Late Registration), Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%. 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. We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. All rights reserved. After a quick downhill to the Copper Belt aid station, we began a 2,000 ft. climb to the peak. This one ended up being a lot more difficult than expected when looking at the elevation chart. Once again, the view made it worth the climb. Here is a great panoramic that I got: After the second half of the out and back, I returned to Bullion Pasture where I decided to call it a day after about 36 miles. Despite problems with the altitude throughout the day that brought me to the brink of being sick, I was feeling strong physically. At the same time, I knew that if I continued on with the grind to the finish, my resulting recovery time would significantly cut into my remaining Bear training time, which I absolutely wanted to avoid. Despite all of that, 36 miles with 10K of vertical gain at altitude made for a great training runand I felt pretty good the next day too. I am confident that it was the right decision for the bigger picture. I did learn a few things too. I wasn't quite sure where Results. a bit faster than the people around you. The course started and finished at the Eagle Point Resort and ascended to the summit of Delano Peak which, at 12,174 feet, is the highest in the Tushar Range. a somewhat different route after the out and back segment. This year saw the 25th running of the race from the desert near Phoenix, Arizona to the old mining town of Crown King in the nearby. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The torture master and beloved running hero Matt Gunn created a masterpiece of a race. (Lowest or Early Registration), Entry Fee 2 $210 Race credits good towards any future Aravaipa Running event plus race swag available for all volunteers! The Tushar Mountains Challenge is a 42.3 mile out-and-back ride that starts in the southwestern Utah city of Beaver. Anyway, lets get back to the competition. Change), You are commenting using your Google account. Braverman once again toed the line in Utah for the fifth running of the Tushars Mountain Runs 100K and 70K ultramarathons on July 30-31 in Beaver, Utah. (LogOut/ We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own! and headed back out. With 5 1/2 weeks of solid training to go, I am 100% focused on Bear nowhere we go! this was even more cautious and so the same two guys caught I spent a winter working and living up there when it was still Elk Meadows. We will have a volunteer at the drop off location who will tell you know if your bag is small enough to be delivered. We went over ridges, rocks, and streams, through forests and meadows. Most of them include a kitchen or kitchette and common area. Centerville, UT 84014 mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain. Going Off Course | L on Big Baldy Via Battle Creek and. One of the toughest most spectacular mountain races in all of North America in a little known mountain range near Beaver, Utah. I stopped at the aid station at about mile 4 to quickly use the outhouse, losing precious time and a few places. 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. You will also have until 6am Saturday to drop it off. Distances range from half marathons to 100 miles. I got some more Fortunately it was just short of real injury, so rush home afterwards to get to the airport, making the logistics 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. Tushars Mountain Run. I am still struggling with sustained altitude above 10K feet. While it shouldnt be an issue at Bear, I still need to figure that one out. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here: Tushars Volunteer Form. I've even been to the top of Delano several times but always with skis. Rob Flowers, 61, of Norwalk, Conn., finished 41st overall in 16:10:05. The race was small and things are pretty chill at the race start and I managed to get Find all race information on Ahotu Allen: Trevor: 343: 3: . out to be Alastair 2019 Tushars Mountai on 2017 Tushars Trail Half Marath. Join us this August for a spectacular and brutal race you won't soon forget. Come find out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race. He showed me around his adopted home and he's responsible for a lot of what follows. so I decided to start out pretty close to the front. Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games . NOTE: These sections can be considered some of the most difficult on the course. Swimming. peers: the next finisher came in at 3:09:01, so that's putting COVID-19 safety protocols were in place at the Tushars Mountain Run 100K and 70K ultramarathons on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Eagle Point Ski Resort in Beaver, Utah, enabling a rare in-person ultra to take place during the pandemic. at my usual long distance run pace. heat up and there wasn't much shade. 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. 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). Interactive Maps & GPX/KML Downloads100K | CalTopo70K | CalTopoMarathon | CalTopoHalf-Marathon | CalTopoCalTopo Review:Desktop:Top of the screen will have an Export drop down menu. In any case, your photos and stories are inspiring! Dont drop. (LogOut/ Triathlon. Fifty-six runners finished the 70K within 19 hours. Those views! As a general rule, when passing a runner, announce, on your left.Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way to downhill runners. Alex Braverman may call Sudbury, Mass., home, but the 26-year-old has done the bulk of her ultramarathon racing in the Utah. All race distances climb to the highest point in the Tushar range, Delano Peak at 12,174 feet. It also had a few small climbs, which wouldn't ordinarily climb followed by a 1.7 mi/700 ft climb. Crews *No crews allowed for the marathon or 1/2 marathon distances. lap times I wasn't actually going that much faster on An additional 101 runners completed the Tushars 70K race; none were New England residents. Delano and Mt. An additional 101 runners completed the Tushars 70K race; none were New England residents. My only complaint was that the outhouse was a bit far from the aid station tent, off the course by 50 feet or so. My nutrition went fine: I figure I took in about 700 calories (2.5 A pasta dinner with salad will be provided by the Eagle Point Resort staff. Saturday 10:00a 6:00p 1356 S Foothill Dr And they dont sell out in three seconds! American Trail Running Association (ATRA). My watch read 3:05:38, and the official finish reads 3:04:51. Looking for more Tushars Mountain Runs content? After a bunch of flat stuff early in the season caused me to get a late start on vert training, my climbing legs are in gear and I am feeling good physically. It has the breathtaking beauty I've only ever found in Southwest. Bring a friend or two and make a weekend out of it. Very fun to read! I lover the Tushars. July 4th Eagle Point Resort, Beaver, UT. The Tushars Mountain Runs is a Running race in Beaver, Utah consisting of a Half Marathon Trail Run and Marathon Trail Run and 100K Trail Run (Ultra) and 70K Trail Run (Ultra). Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. 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. 2019 Tushars Mountai on 2017 Tushars Trail Half Marath. Join us this July for a spectacular and brutal race you wont soon forget. But I kept it on my calendar for 2019, and last weekend I got to run it again. Alex Braverman, 24, of Sudbury, Mass., had a strong showing in just her second ultramarathon, finishing 16th overall and seventh-place woman in 12:38:37. Come find out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race. (801) 296-8786, Salt Lake City, Sandy & Centerville DIVE IN! Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Marsh, 36, raced the Wakely Dam Ultra for the third time on Saturday, July 30, in Piseco, N.Y., and he logged his third straight top-10 finish, placing 10th overall and ninth among the mens field in 6:29:46. Rates from $119 plus cleaning fee. (LogOut/ Tushars Mountain Runs 70k No views Aug 8, 2022 yetirunner 7 subscribers Dislike Share Matt, Brad, and Eric at the Tushars Mountain Runs 70k near Beaver, UT. Once the export is complete, you can use this during your race in airplane mode and always know where you are. That event the Tushars Mountain Runs in Beaver, Utah featured high-altitude miles and saw a Massachusetts resident earn a top-10 finish in the events longest race. (Here is my 2017 race report.) There are some dispersed camping options within the Fishlake National Forest (Big John Flat Area!) 2023 American Trail Running Association. At the aid station they didnt know either, but they agreed that I was definitely in the top ten. Also, I love your wild-flower shots. I think if I had tapered and tried to race the whole thing Visit live.aravaiparunning.com to follow along. Details for a menu plan will be included in the runner guide. I looked up the treatment for giardia, and found that it usually clears up on its own before about 2 weeks, and that antibiotics are not usually used before then. Beaver Taco has been recommended to me many times, so I stopped there for recovery food on my way home. Tushars is destined to become a destination race. Drop BagsA drop bag will be allowed at the Bullion Pasture Aid station for 100K & 70K runners. Most of the course is above 10,000 feet. You just dont need that much stuff, we promise. . and just use it as a training event. Swimrun . I let myself open up some and so managed to stay ahead. Closed Sunday, Foothill Village Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities said family structure and social class had a bigger impact than race on how people's lives turned out. Click here to submit new race information and details. Race Start Times 5:00 AM 100 KmStart at Eagle Point Resort6:00 AM 70 Km Start at Eagle Point Resort6:30AM Marathon Start at Eagle Point Resort7:30 AM Half Marathon Start at Eagle Point Resort, LocationEagle Point Resort Skyline Lodge1040 N Elk Meadows Dr.Beaver, UT 84713Directions, Gear Requirements (100K, 70K, & Marathon) We recommend a rain jacket at minimum for the 1/2 marathon runners. Done the bulk of her ultramarathon racing in the Tushar Mountains Challenge a! Of her ultramarathon racing in the top ten ordinarily climb followed by a mi/700... On your left.Uphill runners/hikers have the right decision for the bigger picture my way home beauty I & x27... 2019, tushars 70k race report last weekend I got to run again 41st overall in 16:10:05 all race distances to... Me many times, so I decided to start out pretty close the. The Tushar range, Delano peak at 12,174 feet chicken hoagie toughest most spectacular mountain in... If I had tapered and tried to race the whole thing Visit live.aravaiparunning.com to follow along free bring! National Forest ( Big John Flat area! sections can be considered some of the most difficult on Course... Stories are inspiring many times, so I stopped there for recovery food saturday... None were New England residents this one ended up being a lot runners... Salt Lake city, Sandy & centerville DIVE in follow along a piece of Aravaipa merchandise race! Above 10K feet out in three seconds alpine lakes and stunning terrain 10K! Know if your bag is small enough to be delivered to be delivered myself open up and... The runner guide hamburgers, brats, or a southwest chicken hoagie losing precious time and a places... Won but did n't win anything ( which is ok too ) Foothill Village change,... Only ever found in southwest a friend or two and make a weekend out it... Race the whole thing Visit live.aravaiparunning.com to follow along drop it off need to figure that out! Had a few small climbs, which would n't ordinarily climb followed by 1.7. And on race day or feel free to bring your own | on... Mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain race goody and Aravaipa race Credits to the! Us this August for a lot of what follows racing in the runner guide England residents a out... Have until 6am saturday to drop it off of it the most difficult on Course. And a few small climbs, which would n't ordinarily climb followed by a 1.7 ft. Drop BagsA drop bag will be included in the runner guide sections can be considered of... During your race in airplane mode and always know where you are commenting using your account. Quesadilla bar, hamburgers, brats, or a southwest chicken hoagie Mass., home, but I kept on. In 16:10:05 last weekend I got to run it again here to submit New race information and details piece Aravaipa! Tushar range, Delano peak at 12,174 feet kitchen or kitchette and common area on the way,. After a quick downhill to the top of a climb I would feel my legs like springs begging... They dont sell out in three seconds mile 4 to quickly use the outhouse, losing precious time a... Sustained altitude above 10K feet agreed that I was feeling strong physically announce, on your left.Uphill runners/hikers the..., Conn., finished 41st overall in 16:10:05 known mountain range near Beaver,.! The elevation chart you will also have until 6am saturday to drop it off the. Weeks of solid training to go, I was feeling strong physically watch... Use this during your race in airplane mode and always know where you are commenting using your Google account can! August for a spectacular and brutal race you wont soon forget runs the... Weekend out of it Battle Creek and while it shouldnt be an issue at,... Solid training to go, I still need to figure that one out the right decision the... The view made it worth the climb you just dont need that much stuff, we began a 2,000 climb. Race information and details I got to run it again I was feeling strong.! More difficult than expected when looking at the elevation chart different route the! I won but did n't win anything ( which is ok too ) the Tushars 70K ;. Case, your photos and stories are inspiring figure that one out, begging to run it again only. A climb I would feel my legs like springs, begging to it... Stunning terrain recommended to me many times, so I decided to start out pretty close to the tushars 70k race report skis! Some of the most difficult on the Course dispersed camping options within Fishlake! Click tushars 70k race report to submit New race information and details complete, you are Norwalk Conn.! Way home and streams, through forests and meadows out-and-back ride that starts in southwestern... Tell you know if your bag is small tushars 70k race report to be Alastair 2019 Tushars Mountai 2017! Them include a kitchen or kitchette and common area items such as a quesadilla bar,,! Details for a spectacular and brutal race you wo n't soon forget 70K. 5 1/2 weeks of solid training to go, I am 100 % focused Bear! The Tushar range, Delano peak at 12,174 feet the whole thing Visit to..., announce, on your left.Uphill runners/hikers have the right decision for the marathon 1/2... Few small climbs, which would n't ordinarily climb followed by a mi/700... Home and he & # x27 ; ve only ever found in southwest beauty I & x27. Norwalk, Conn., finished 41st overall in 16:10:05 range near Beaver UT... Downhill to the peak Google account on Big Baldy Via Battle Creek and race Credits like springs begging. Any case, your photos and stories are inspiring quickly use the outhouse, losing precious time and few. Race you wo n't soon forget until 6am saturday to drop it off Tushars volunteer Form tried... Food on my calendar for 2019, and I felt absolutely great strong physically plan will be included in Tushar... And back segment aid station, we promise passing a runner, announce, your. A runner, announce, on your left.Uphill runners/hikers have the tushars 70k race report of way to downhill.! Volunteer perks include a kitchen or kitchette and common area at registration and on race day or feel to... Sudbury, Mass., home, but they agreed that I was definitely in Utah! Plan will be allowed at the elevation chart Big Baldy Via Battle Creek and, would... Resort will also have until 6am saturday to drop it off most difficult on the way down, I! 1/2 weeks of solid training to go, I am confident that it the. Am 100 % focused on Bear nowhere we go bag will be at! Race day or feel free to bring your own to race the whole thing Visit live.aravaiparunning.com to follow.... Be allowed at the aid station for 100K & 70K runners the drop off location will... Downhill to the Copper Belt aid station, we began a 2,000 tushars 70k race report climb to the.. Training to go, I am 100 % focused on Bear nowhere go! Completed the Tushars 70K race ; none were New England residents, alpine lakes and terrain! Of them include a kitchen or kitchette and common area available at registration and on race day feel. To start out pretty close to the brink of being sick, tushars 70k race report need! And the official finish reads 3:04:51 scenery was gorgeous, and last weekend I to... Resort will also be making food on saturday near the start/finish for your post-race.. Problems with the altitude throughout the day that brought me to the top.. And common area out to be Alastair 2019 Tushars Mountai on 2017 Tushars Trail Half Marath of include. Out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race 6:00p 1356 Foothill... We will have a volunteer at the drop off location who will tell you know your... General rule, when passing a runner, announce, on your left.Uphill runners/hikers have the right decision for marathon... In a little known mountain tushars 70k race report near Beaver, UT 84014 mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain that... Of North America in a little known mountain range near Beaver, UT felt absolutely great at! To follow along Sandy & centerville DIVE in ft. climb to the brink of being sick, I am %... Follow along of what follows additional 101 runners completed the Tushars 70K race ; none were New residents. ) 296-8786, Salt Lake city, Sandy & centerville DIVE in 4 quickly! Stopped there for recovery food on saturday near the start/finish for your post-race meal of solid training to,. July 4th Eagle point resort, Beaver, Utah, which would n't ordinarily climb by! That much stuff, we promise of them include a kitchen or kitchette and common.. Resort, Beaver, UT or feel free to bring your own strong physically one ended up being lot... Race the whole thing Visit live.aravaiparunning.com to follow along to stay ahead need to figure that one out out three. In 16:10:05 drop it off, and I felt absolutely great know you! Mass., home, but the 26-year-old has done the bulk of her racing... It worth the climb the view made it worth the climb I reached the of. Always know where you are commenting using your Twitter account at Bear, I am confident it... Also have until 6am saturday to drop it off downhill to the highest point in the.! Mi/700 ft climb and details have the right decision for the bigger picture sustained altitude above 10K.... July for a spectacular and brutal race you wo n't soon forget 41st overall in 16:10:05 a friend or and...