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SPRINGS AROUND CORNER, Really.

Thursday, 28 February 2013 21:51 Last Updated on Thursday, 28 February 2013 22:04 Written by Dave Pramann

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Trophy plaques should get mailed next week, if not to you finishers by late March give us a jingle. Bunch of Arrowheaders showing great results at ITI 350 up north, congratulations to all, quite a year is an understatement! Good luck to you in all your off-season endeavors, hope to see you again in I-Falls.

ITS ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE

Monday, 04 February 2013 21:59 Last Updated on Saturday, 25 January 2014 18:15 Written by Dave Pramann

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Perennial Arrowheader Bill Bradley with 2013 Run Champion Parker Rios

Appropriate blizzard Arrowhead Stories, here's few I tracked down, feel free to send links:

FINISHER PHOTOS

Story by Kevin Breitenbach HERE.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57327383@N03/sets/72157632741995250/

http://www.backofthepackracing.com/2013/02/arrowhead-135-rolln-way-in-back-of-pack.html

http://allthingsepicwithjill.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-arrowhead-135-race-report-be.html

http://www.ekichronicles.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=25&Itemid=107

http://www.ekichronicles.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=26&Itemid=107

http://www.trailrunnermag.com/races/15-featured-races/529-135-miles-in-the-nations-icebox

http://itsthefunthatmatters.blogspot.com/2013/01/arrowhead-2013.html

http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Northlander-Wins-Arrowhead-135-Race-189132781.html

http://www.ifallsjournal.com/sports/ninth-arrowhead-begins/article_1dfb7fba-0dc4-5786-a21a-1ee4caa749ac.html

http://www.ifallsjournal.com/sports/finish-arrowhead/article_b25d6da4-32cc-550f-adbf-f65275125034.html

http://www.northlandoutdoors.com/event/article/id/256925/publisher_ID/36/

http://justbike.blogspot.com/2013/01/arrowhead-135-2013a-recap.html

http://www.misadventureracing.com/2013/02/03/the-arrowhead-135/

http://www.virginiamn.com/sports/article_b14118f4-6c2d-11e2-813b-0019bb2963f4.html

http://yak.spruceboy.net/labels/arrowhead-135.html/arrowhead-135

http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/sports/article_4e49ae66-d31e-52da-bac6-dc88e3fd924b.html

http://motoscotch.blogspot.com/2013/02/arrowhead-135-2013.html

http://charlytri.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-arrowhead-recap.html

http://charlytri.blogspot.com/2013/02/arrowhead-cont.html

http://www.facebook.com/dsigurdur/posts/10151426536217324

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TVPsg2IguAU

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/257167/

http://thebuffingtonpost.blogspot.com/2013/02/arrowhead.html

http://lonesomeluddite.blogspot.com/2013/02/arrowhead-2013-post-mortem.html

OhMyGosh here's the Canadians, some of them manned CP3 SkiPulk:

http://www.olympiacyclingclub.com/?p=3554

http://olympiacycle.com/2013/02/12/arrowhead-135-2013-summary/

http://olympiacycle.com/2013/02/13/arrowhead-135-2013-summary-pt-2/

http://olympiacycle.com/2013/02/13/arrowhead-135-2013-summary-pt-3/

http://hwpics.com/flashvid/dancam.htm

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200526453153678&set=o.125363724231898&type=2&theater

http://golonggetstrong.com/shane/blog/2013/01/29/ahu/

http://alldirectionsnorth.blogspot.com/2013/02/arrowhead-2013.html

http://arrowhead2011.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-fine-and-pleasant-misery-detailed.html

http://www.epicbillbradley.com/race_info.php?action=details&id=31

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2GeMk7-iw Alison & Ted's Excellent Adventure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVPsg2IguAU Start Video

REAL WINTER FIGHTS BACK

Friday, 01 February 2013 05:47 Last Updated on Friday, 08 February 2013 07:34 Written by Dave Pramann

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                Top of Wakemup        photo Ken Zylstra

Couple quick 2013 Arrowhead 135 Truth Stranger Than Fiction Items:

...warmest start temp in nine yr race history at ~25F. 

...largest starting field ever at exactly 135.

...first ever father/son finishers with Chris and Mark Scotch!

...two additional Arrowhead A'trois Finishers: Ken Krueger/Eric Dalgaard making total of 5 awards in race history.

...three out of last four years have seen long 3-man cycling breakaways leading up to final finish stretch. All three broke course record.

...second lowest finish rate in race history at ~35%. 2007 less than 25%.

...first year significant precipitation event. 8-10" heavy wet snow/sleet/ice pellets, areas biggest snowfall of season, mid-race. Not precisely forecasted, especially by race director: B.S. Meteorology UW-Madison 1979 Synoptic Specialty.

...unfortunately no women finishers. Many made noble/valient attempts.

SAFE TRAVELS!

Tuesday, 22 January 2013 07:26 Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 January 2013 07:24 Written by Dave Pramann

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Hope your travels to Frostbite Falls go well, things are looking good for adventure. Last minute updates: All we need to see at gear-check is required list gear, not the bike/sled,etc. Volunteer meeting for all nice volunteers Backus 2:30pm Sunday prior to racer meeting at 4PM next door. Right now looks like we missed good Arctic chill by couple days, nothing looming huge far as weather factors at the start, but that has history of changing at Arrowhead!  Midweek might be interesting and a Full Moon.....WeeHaw!

HOMESTRETCH...WEEHAW!

Wednesday, 09 January 2013 18:10 Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:56 Written by Dave Pramann

Arrowhead's got snow, some grooming, good thing I-Falls way north cause we got some cold weather and more coming too. 20+ states, ~7 countries represented with best winter ultra-fatbikers on planet, experienced, fast and deep field on foot and some skiers hoping for something more than -20F!  Likely 135 racers at gun.

Couple things: 2013 Gear check Sat Jan. 26th Noon-6PM and Sun 10AM-2PM at Backus Community Center (900 5th Street Internatl Falls, MN 56649), same place as last couple years pre-race meeting.  same  ) Street parking or big lot west side of Backus...come in west parking lot door easiest.  This years pre-race meeting across street to the east at Aquinas School/Church stage-gym at 4PM Sunday.  See race rules for more, not much else new but do have Chili provided 1st Checkpoint Gateway by nice folks Minnesota Sedation Dental. Since most of us have drawers overstuffed with race T-Shirts we're giving free Arrowhead 2013 original tote/duffel bag to racers this year, sweet Storkamp designed Arrowhead moisture-wicking shirts for sale modest price.

Our spare rooms filling up with race equipment and fine schwag for drawing, trophy making party planned next week though we are hoping -30F and soft trail so we hardly have to make any, HA!  Thanks to all volunteers/racers who make this race happen especially Don Clark, John Storkamp, John Spartz, Todd Gabrielson, Al Lauer, Tony Oveson, Russ Loucks, Gregg Pattison, Jerald Netland, most all have been making the race what it is every year we've been coming since 2006. Many others!

See you in I-Falls.

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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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