Arrowhead 135 Awards

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 10:29 Last Updated on Monday, 25 March 2019 19:47 Written by Administrator

MAIN AWARD IS SATISFACTION OF FINISHING ONE OF HARDEST ULTRA EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA/THE WORLD.

Unique Finisher Trophy designed by Alaskan Artist Pierre Ostor, construction by Aviation Engineering Legend Gregg Pattison:

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Special!! Anyone finishing Arrowhead 135 3 years/3 Disciplines bike/run/ski eligible for unique "Arrowhead a'Trois Award. Only 18 ever issued.

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"Ernest Shackleton Endurance" Award recognizing the racer (must be official finisher) who remains on the course, making forward progress for the longest period of time. This does not include checkpoint time and in the spirit of perseverance, fortitude, steadfastness and bravery would exemplify the miraculous 1914 Shackleton Expedition.

2011 Winner - Barb Owen!

2012 Winner - Corrado Buzzolan!

2013 Winner - Chris Scotch!

2014 Winner - Roberto Marron

2015 Winner - Joy Parker

2017 Winner - Rachel Utech

2018 Winner - John Taylor

2019 Winner - Chris Moroch

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In 2016 we started a Spirit of the Arrowhead award that provides recognition to the competitor who went above and beyond the call of duty to assist other racers.  The Arrowhead Ultra organization provides a donation to a charity of the racers' choice on behalf of the award winners.

The winners are:

2016 - Lisa Paulos

2017 - Mike Stattleman

2018 John Storkamp

2019 - Helen, Chris, and Mark Scotch