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ARROWHEAD OFFSEASON

Thursday, 29 March 2012 08:59 Last Updated on Saturday, 31 March 2012 11:56 Written by Dave Pramann

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Checkout "Arrowhead, The Movie"  for nice idea of what Arrowhead 135 is about.

Checkout "Making The Arrowhead" for our nice trophy.....besides your pride.

 ITI, Equinox and White Mountains races bring an end to another great winter of Adventure!  Amazing new bunch of snowbike races cropping up this year around Midwest and looks like Running Ultras are more popular than ever.

2013 Arrowhead posting up info on website this summer, no major changes, race dates likely last week of Jan. with signups Sept for Arrowhead Veterans and October for new folks.  Pay attention cause we will be filling up again pronto.

Arrowhead donated nearly $10K to Spec Ops Warrior Charity since 2011, lots to Int Falls FoodShelf and gave several hundreds each this year to the Ash River Snowmobile Club and Cook Timberwolves Club who helped at Checkpoint SkiPulk.

See You Around!

FINISHER PLAQUES

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 18:45 Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 19:10 Written by Dave Pramann

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Mailing out record number of finisher plaques, if address changed since last Fall, give us email info at arrowheadultra dot com.  You should get by 1 April although I see I already spelt a kouple names rong.  Tell us if you do not receive or if errors occur....Happy Spring!

WeeHaw!

Sunday, 05 February 2012 08:03 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 11:51 Written by Dave Pramann

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                                        PHOTO FINISH

Fine competition and a lot of folks busting thru 2012 Arrowhead Challenge! 

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                                   69 YRS YOUNG! 

Arrowhead 2012 A Keeper! We Sleep Now.

Thursday, 02 February 2012 20:38 Last Updated on Friday, 02 March 2012 20:56 Written by Dave Pramann

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FYI: Arrowhead Mascot Baby Lilly Adopted by way loving family last week!

Proving an extraordinary strong field Ultra-Winter Racers, 2012 Arrowhead 135 supplied Lots o' Records despite rather soft course conditions mild "snizzely"(snow and drizzle) weather.  WeeHaw!

Numerous "fastest" were broken including: Fastest Skier Ever the Minnesota/Wisconsin NorthLands CASEY KRUEGER breaking old ski record by astounding 14 hrs. 

Fastest Woman Biker Ever Colorado's ESZTER HORANYI  by a couple hours at 18+hrs!

Fastest Man Runner Duluth's Sir JASON BUFFINGTON by 45 minutes in 37hrs and change.  

Most Skiers ever to finish...Seven, almost equaling total amount in 8 previous races put together.

Oldest Finisher ever...Erwin Berglund finishing strong on da bike at 69yrs old!  Holy Moley!

Closest Exciting Bike Finish Ever Alaskans BREITENBACH and BERNTSON: about a tire width.  Previous BasingerOatleyPramann 2010 finish was a tire width and a half.  

Most Finishers Ever at 81.  Highest Percentage Ever at ~75%. Mild conditions provided tough going in spots but allowed folks to "Tough It Out", and finish. 

Fine Volunteers Everywhere, Great sponsors and local Hosts at Nations IceBox I-Falls/Gateway Store/MelGeorge Resort/Ski-Pulk and Fortune Bay provided a Home Run for racers.

Arrowhead 135 Inc. donated ~150lbs Food to  nice I-Falls Foodshelf and while we figure out da bills, should be $+5000 to Spec Ops Warrior Foundation Charity and Local Snowmobile Clubs for THANKS using the nice Arrowhead Trail!  Cool.

2012 Race Recap

Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:50 Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 13:06 Written by Administrator

Thanks to everyone who came out to run, bike, ski, cheer, volunteer, provide beer, etc., at the 2012 Arrowhead 135.

I'll let Dave n Mary add their thoughts once they a chance to return home and find a computer to use but I wanted to say that this was quite an experience.  I didn't know I could be (mostly) functional and (not too) cranky on only a couple of hours of sleep for 3 days.  I've participated in a number of ultra-type events but never as a volunteer.  I think volunteering is a bit more exciting...

I started a galleries article with links to some initial photo galleries.  Go to the Galleries menu to see the 2012 Galleries.  I'll add more as I hear of them.

-- Russ (the web, Facebook, results guy)

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Jackie's Corner

The 15th annual AH135 will be Jan 28th to 30th, 2019. We will take race veteran apps starting 9-1-18 and rookie apps 10-1-18. 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 26th/27th. 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.
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 Wednesday, 07 February 2018 20:15
 

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