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2020 Galleries, Articles, Blog Posts

Friday, 31 January 2020 10:16 Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 September 2020 14:00 Written by Administrator

A good collection of photo galleries, articles, and blog posts.

Blog post by James Kiffmeyer, a biker.

Blog post by Travis Van Neste, a biker.

Blog post by Ben Zvan, a biker.

Blog post by Scott Waldrop, a runner.

Blog post by Bogie Dumitrescu, a runner.

Blog post by Amy Kippley, a biker.

Blog post by Nathan Marti, a runner.

Blog post by Cary Johnson, a runner.

Article about Neil Beltchenko, the winning male biker.

Photo gallery by Dave Markman.

Photo gallery by Amy Broadmoore.  This gallery includes free, watermarked images.

Another gallery by Amy Broadmoore.  This gallery includes images for sale.

Interesting collection of statistics from Christopher Tassava.

Album of all finishers below.  Some notes:

  • These are in picture time order, not finish order.
  • Not all finishers had pics taken, sorry about that...
  • If you would like full-sized versions of these, let me know (via Contact Us page).

2020 Track Leaders

Thursday, 20 December 2018 09:30 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 January 2020 16:04 Written by Administrator

TrackLeaders.com is again providing tracking information for racers. Racers can either register their own tracking device or rent directly from TrackLeaders.com .

Go HERE to register your device or rent one from TrackLeaders.com.

Go HERE for the tracking map.  As of Jan 8, 2020, the tracking map/page is not quite ready.

2021 Race Registration

Tuesday, 06 August 2019 08:34 Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 September 2020 09:01 Written by Administrator

 

 

We are going to postpone 2021 Arrowhead registration for all racers until 8 am CST 10-10-2020. We will do our best to put on the race as long as we can do it safely. We want to see how school openings, executive orders, and border/travel restrictions may impact the race. We look forward to seeing all racers, volunteers, and sponsors soon. Race date for the 17th annual Arrowhead Ultra 135 are Jan 25th - 27th, 2021.The 17th annual Arrowhead 135 will be Jan 25th to 27th, 2021.

Registration will open 9-1-2020 8 am CST -  in 2020 we filled our roster in record time.  See the race info tab for the current roster.

Registration for the 2021 Arrowhead Winter Ultra Race will be handled by UltraSignup.  On 9-1-2020 you can find the registration page HERE.

Race registration opens for ALL racers September 1, 2020, 08:00 CDT.

We limit our roster size in order to maintain solitude on the trail and to keep our check points from becoming over crowded. We cannot accept all entries. Preference is given to race veterans and past volunteers. ALL applications will be added to a wait list and reviewed. You will receive a confirmation from Ultrasignup if your application is accepted. If you don't get a confirmation in a short time please check your e-mail spam folder. You will not be billed until you confirm acceptance. We will keep a small wait list

You must have a qualifying race before applying.  For bikers, we require at least a 200 mile road bike race or 100 mile off road race, preferably in winter.  We require at least a 100 mile race for foot and ski competitors, preferably in winter.  If you don't have a qualifying race but feel you have other experience that would allow you to safely complete Arrowhead, please list that on your application.

Pray for cold and snow - we look forward to seeing all the racers, sponsors, and volunteers.

General qualifying requirements listed on application. Keep in mind, this race is unlike any Ultra you likely encounter in lower 48.  You can freeze your tail off if not careful and then we would feel very, very bad and the race likely would not happen next year and we would have to notify your next of kin.

Accepted Entries non-refundable (please don't ask).  We limit the roster to maximize solitude on the trail, we cannot accept all applications. When the roster is full, it is full.  We can't guarantee race veterans a spot if they apply late.

SEE YOU IN I-FALLS! AND HOPEFULLY AT FORTUNE BAY!!!

2019 Galleries, Articles

Tuesday, 29 January 2019 12:08 Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 February 2019 13:03 Written by Administrator

Lots of good articles and photo galleries.  This year's Arrowhead was a media circus Tuesday and Wednesday.  There are quite a few articles about the race and racers out in the world.  I have a few here, but I think many media outlets just re-posted the AP and Reuters articles.

Article at Fox9 MN article and VIDEO.

Audio clip at NPR All Things Considered.  "Oh, hell no."

Audio clip with Ken Krueger on BBC.

Article in MPR.

Another article in MPR with John Storkamp.

Article in CNN.

Article in TIME.

Article at RunnersWorld and Bicycling and Men's Health (all written by Andrew Dawson).

Article in Canadian Cycling.

Article in Reuters.

Articles in New York Times and HERE.

Article in REI.

Article in USA Today.

Audio interview with Leah Gruhn on BBC.

Article in Washington Post.

Article in RunUltra (UK).

Article in International Falls Journal and another, and a third.

Article in Duluth NewsTribune.

Article in CityPages.

Article in Grand Forks Herald.

CBC News interviews Dave Ristau.

Article in Business Insider.

Radio interview with Bill Bradley on NBRFM.

Photo in BoredPanda (#47).

Blog post by Robyn Reed (volunteer extraordinaire).

Blog post by Christopher Tassava.

Blog post by Huge Holstein.

Blog post by Daniel Slater.

Blog post by Ben Zvan.

Blog post by Ashley Heclo.

Blog post by Trenton J. Raygor.

Blog post by James Kiffmeyer.

Blog post by Patrick Greehan.

Photo gallery by Dave Markman

Photo gallery by Burgess Eberhardt.

Album of all finishers below.  Some notes:

  • These are in picture time order, not finish order.
  • Not all finishers had pics taken, sorry about that...
  • If you would like full-sized versions of these, let me know (via Contact Us page).

Album from International Falls Journal.  We have originals (large size).  Let us know if you would like the original pic:

2019 Track Leaders

Thursday, 20 December 2018 09:30 Written by Administrator

TrackLeaders.com is going to provide tracking information for racers. Racers can either register their own tracking device or rent directly from TrackLeaders.com .

Go HERE to register your device or rent one from TrackLeaders.com.

Go HERE for the tracking map.  As of Dec 20, 2018, the tracking map/page is not quite ready.

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Jackie's Corner

2021 Arrowhead Ultra 135 is canceled. We held Arrowhead in 2019 during the Polar Vortex when much of the country was shut down. We received tons of press world wide. One of the interviewers asked me if we would ever cancel the race. I said "I can't imagine a scenario in which we would ever cancel the race, the possible exception would be a massive snowstorm that would prevent emergency vehicles from accessing our check points". Along came Covid 19.
It is in the best interest of our racers, volunteers, sponsors, and community that we cancel the race. The current and extended MN Governor's orders (see below) also prevent us from holding the race.
From our website race rules tab: We do not normally offer refunds of entry fees. If we have to cancel the race we will refund ~$150 of a racer’s entry fee. The balance will be used to cover fixed costs and donated to race charities.
Governor's orders 9 h ii A
All Organized Adult Sports games, competitions, tournaments, races, spectator events, or other similar sports events continue to be prohibited
Train Hard - registration for Arrowhead 2022 (Jan 31st to Feb 2nd) will open 9-1-21.
Thank you all for your understanding.

 

The 17th annual AH135 will be Jan 25th to 27th, 2021. We will take applications starting 9-1-2020 8 am CST. Please make sure you have a qualifying race - see below. Our roster is limited to ~150 racers and fills quickly.

Gear check will be Jan 23rd/24th. Please ensure you meet or exceed the qualifications listed below if you plan to race.

Completing one of the below accomplishments would typically qualify an entrant for this year's Arrowhead Winter Ultra;

however, entry is not guaranteed. The race directors reserve the right to change the rules in the interest of safety and sportsmanship or for any reason deemed appropriate by the race officials. The race directors reserve the right to select entrants based on other important considerations, as well as due to the requirements of insurers, sponsors, the Minnesota State DNR and other regulatory
agencies.
Basically, we look for both endurance and cold weather experience. Below are general guidelines - race veterans and volunteers get preference for entry.
Qualifying activities for runners:
Completing a prior Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia 160 or similar race.
Finishing 100 mile foot race or completed multi-sport event, including a 100 mile run. A race in winter conditions improves your odds of being selected and surviving.
Qualifying activities for bikers:
Complete a prior Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia 160, Susitna, or similar race.
Finishing 24 hour bike race, with minimum of 100 miles completed for off-road, or 200 miles on road. A race in winter conditions improves your odds of being selected and surviving.
Qualifying activities for skiers:
Complete a prior Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia 160, or similar race.
Finishing a 24 hour ski race with a minimum of 100 miles completed.

There are lots of articles, stories, and photo albums from racers, reporters, and volunteers. Go read them all.
Last Updated on Monday, 21 December 2020 21:44
 

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