Difference between revisions of "Across The Years"
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==Race Name== | ==Race Name== | ||
| − | Across | + | Across The Years 72, 48, and 24 Hour Footraces. Usually abbreviated to ATY. |
==Hosts== | ==Hosts== | ||
As of 2010 the new hosts of Across The Years are [http://aravaiparunning.com Aravaipa Running] | As of 2010 the new hosts of Across The Years are [http://aravaiparunning.com Aravaipa Running] | ||
==Course== | ==Course== | ||
| − | The course is a | + | The course at Camelback Ranch is a 1.05 mile loop (exact distance pending certification). It consists of primarily gravel paths (0.90 mile) with short sections of asphalt (0.12 mile) and concrete (0.03 mile). The path averages 10-20 feet wide, with a short section that narrows to about 6 feet. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Founded in 1983 by Harold Sieglaf who continues to run in the event, the event began with 6,12,24 hour races with the 6 and 12 hour races susequently dropped. The race has been held at various locations in and around Phoenix and has been hosted by the Arizona Road Racers on a number of occasions. The race has grown in popularity over the last few years to the extent that in 2005 the race was filled to capacity early and in 2006 was filled to capacity without being open to applications from the general community. | + | Founded in 1983 by Harold Sieglaf who continues to run in the event, the event began with 6,12,24 hour races with the 6 and 12 hour races susequently dropped. The race has been held at various locations in and around Phoenix and has been hosted by the Arizona Road Racers on a number of occasions. The race has grown in popularity over the last few years to the extent that in 2005 the race was filled to capacity early and in 2006 was filled to capacity without being open to applications from the general community. |
| + | In 2011 the directorship passed to Jamil and Nick Coury and a new venue was found at Camelback Ranch – Glendale, and a 200 runner per day limit was set which meant that the lottery system could be discarded | ||
==Course Records== | ==Course Records== | ||
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*[http://www.lynndavidnewton.com/run/ATY/04/aty2004.html 200 Miles or Bust 2004/05] by Lynn David Newton | *[http://www.lynndavidnewton.com/run/ATY/04/aty2004.html 200 Miles or Bust 2004/05] by Lynn David Newton | ||
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
| − | Current home of the ATY is | + | Current home of the ATY is Camelback Ranch - about forty minutes drive from Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona. |
| − | == | + | ==Contact== |
| − | + | Address: 10710 West Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85037 | |
| − | + | Email: rd@acrosstheyears.com | |
==Website== | ==Website== | ||
| + | *[http://www.aravaiparunning.com/acrosstheyears/news/ New Across The Years website] | ||
*[http://www.acrosstheyears.com Across The Years.com] | *[http://www.acrosstheyears.com Across The Years.com] | ||
[[Category: 24 Hour Races]] | [[Category: 24 Hour Races]] | ||
Revision as of 19:41, 14 August 2011
The Across the Years race is one of a handful of multiday events taking place in the United States and provides a rare opportunity to run in shorter races including the only annual 72 hour race in the world and either of two 48 hour races.
Contents
Race Name
Across The Years 72, 48, and 24 Hour Footraces. Usually abbreviated to ATY.
Hosts
As of 2010 the new hosts of Across The Years are Aravaipa Running
Course
The course at Camelback Ranch is a 1.05 mile loop (exact distance pending certification). It consists of primarily gravel paths (0.90 mile) with short sections of asphalt (0.12 mile) and concrete (0.03 mile). The path averages 10-20 feet wide, with a short section that narrows to about 6 feet.
History
Founded in 1983 by Harold Sieglaf who continues to run in the event, the event began with 6,12,24 hour races with the 6 and 12 hour races susequently dropped. The race has been held at various locations in and around Phoenix and has been hosted by the Arizona Road Racers on a number of occasions. The race has grown in popularity over the last few years to the extent that in 2005 the race was filled to capacity early and in 2006 was filled to capacity without being open to applications from the general community. In 2011 the directorship passed to Jamil and Nick Coury and a new venue was found at Camelback Ranch – Glendale, and a 200 runner per day limit was set which meant that the lottery system could be discarded
Course Records
- Yiannis Kouros 323 miles
Race reports
- 200 Miles or Bust 2004/05 by Lynn David Newton
Location
Current home of the ATY is Camelback Ranch - about forty minutes drive from Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona.
Contact
Address: 10710 West Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85037 Email: [email protected]
