2017 Finish

Wednesday, 01 February 2017 18:16 Written by Administrator

And that's a wrap, folks.

Congratulations to all competitors.

Special thanks to the race directors, Ken and Jackie Krueger.

This race would not happen without the efforts of the dozens of volunteers who spend many days in the great white north, many managing their efforts on only a few hours sleep over the course of the race.

The sponsors also provide valuable support with product for racers and money to defray costs. Of course, all remaining funds are donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Safe Families for Children - Minnesota, and the International Falls Hunger Coalition.

Items of note:

  • We started with 156 racers and had 76 cyclists, 38 runners, 2 kick sled (runners), and 7 skiers finish in under 60 hours.
  • The 1st male cyclist and 1st female cyclist set records.
  • Two competitors were awarded the a'Trois award - they cycled, ran, and skied the Arrowhead (in different years) - Mike Zeigle and Jason Giddings.

2017 Arrowhead Ultra Start

Monday, 30 January 2017 09:15 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 February 2017 18:19 Written by Administrator

156 competitors started this morning in International Falls, MN on their way to Fortune Bay Casino near Tower.  Temperature was about 15 deg (F).

There are 85 bikers, 59 runners, 11 skiers, and 2 runners with kick sleds.

Official results can be found HERE.

Unofficial tracking during the race can be found HERE.

2017 Roster

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 20:06 Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2017 09:26 Written by Administrator

The roster for the 2017 Arrowhead 135 has been published.  You can find it in the 'Race Info/Registration' menu, '2017 Roster' menu item.

Note there are changes/additions forthcoming in the next couple of days.

Update Nov 1:  Roster updates can be found by clicking HERE.

Update Jan 3, 2017:  More roster updates!  Bib numbers have also been assigned.

Among the Wild Film

Thursday, 21 January 2016 19:42 Last Updated on Friday, 22 January 2016 11:51 Written by Administrator

On January 28, 2013, the Adventure Minnesota Film crew consisting of 13 volunteers drove north to the frozen and remote wilderness of northern Minnesota to capture one of the toughest winter ultra races on our planet, the Arrowhead 135. Racers were allowed to attempt the challenging 135-mile terrain on foot, bike or ski and given only 60 hours to complete the course. Completely self-supported, there were only three checkpoints along the way that followed a snowmobile trail through forest and swampland from International Falls to Fortune Bay Casino on Lake Vermillion.

The combination of cold, challenging terrain and lack of sleep racers encounter at the Arrowhead 135 conquer even the most hearty and experienced racers. Strength and endurance alone does not ensure a finish. The Arrowhead 135 requires experience, patience, fortitude and will. All to arrive at a finish line that may not have anyone present to applaude the accomplishment.

To capture the race, the Adventure Minnesota Film crew followed three racers from start to finish: Bonnie Moebeck on bike, John Storkamp on foot and Mark Scotch on skis. Each of the racers brought their own energy and experience to the start line. Moebeck, only two years recovered from a rare bacteria illness that nearly took her life, was attempting the race for the very first time. Storkamp, a seasoned Arrowhead 135 veteran and four-time winner brought experience and know-how to his 8th run on the trail. Scotch, reasonably new to the ultra scene, raced for his 2nd time. With a laid back approach and a glint of competition in his eye, Scotch chose to ski the 135 miles to Fortune Bay Casino. The weather was in his favor.

The Adventure Minnesota Film crew now faces an ultra of its own, editing the 30+ hours of footage into a 15-20 minute film that captures the essence of the Arrowhead 135. Each of the racers placed differently. Not all of them crossed the finish line, and none of them were expecting the snowstorm that swept the course on day two.

Click HERE to either rent or purchase it from Vimeo.

2016 Roster and Bib Assignments

Monday, 18 January 2016 09:27 Written by Administrator

More roster updates and bib assignments have been posted.

Go to Results menu -> 2016 Results to see bib assignments.

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