2017 Black Canyon Volunteer Manual
Alternate Course
We want to thank you all for taking time out of your weekend to volunteer at the 2017 Black Canyon
Ultras. This is the 4th annual event and we are expecting to have close to 500 runners. Please take a look
at our volunteer schedule to confirm you correct slot:
http://aravaiparunning.ivolunteer.com/bct17
We will have Marciopa County Emergency Communications Group out at all aid stations to assist with
our communications on race day. If you need to reach the race director directly, cell phones work
almost everywhere along the trail. Program our phone numbers in your contacts now: Jamil Coury: 602361-7440 & Hayley Pollack: 480-415-8454
We will have medical support (EMT’s and/or Paramedics) located at Bumble Bee, Soap Creek, Hidden
Treasure Mine (2nd time) and the Finish. Please be aware it will be a wet/cold weekend! Temperatures
are expected to be in the mid-50’s for race day and drop into the mid-30s overnight. Please keep
yourself hydrated, warm and fed but also encourage runners to take dry/additional clothing.
We've additionally copied the race day information from our website below for easy printing and
reference.
We have most directions to aid stations here:
Mayer High School | Start - Mile 0.0 Finish – Mile 61.8 & 38.4 | 34.34764° N 112.15706° W
From Interstate 17 & Loop 101 Freeway in Phoenix, AZ
49.6 Miles | 42 Minutes
1. Head North on I-17 N for 46.1 Miles
2. Take Exit 262A for SR 69 North / Cordes Junction Road towards Prescott
3. Drive 3.1 Miles on SR 69 to Spring Lane and Turn Left
4. Drive 0.1 Miles and turn left onto Mule Deer Drive
5. Proceed to the end of the road and park in the parking lot adjacent to the high school track.
Antelope Creek Aid | 1st: Mile 7.3 2nd: Mile 54.5 100K & 31.1 60K | 34.29373° N 112.17425° W
From Interstate 17 & Loop 101 Freeway in Phoenix, AZ
48.4 Miles | 48 Minutes
1. Head North on I-17 N for 43.8 Miles
2. Take Exit 259 for Bloody Basin Rd
3. Turn left onto Bloody Basin Rd and go 3.4 miles
4. Turn left onto Antelope Creek Rd / Forest 259
5. Continue 1.0 miles to Antelope Creek aid station located at the crossing with the Black Canyon Trail.
Hidden Treasure Mine Aid | 1st: Mile 12.5 2nd: 49.3 100K & 25.9 60K | 34.25540° N 112.17486° W
From Interstate 17 & Loop 101 Freeway in Phoenix, AZ
43.5 Miles | 52 Minutes
1. Head North on I-17 N for 32.9 Miles
2. Take exit 248 toward Bumble Bee / Crown King
3. Turn left onto Bumble Bee Rd and proceed 1.9 miles
4. Turn right onto Bumble Bee Rd which turns to dirt and proceed 8.4 miles
5. Aid station will be on the right side near an old wood corral and large rusted out water tank
Bumble Bee Aid | 1st: Mile 19.2 2nd: 42.6 100K | 34.19331° N 112.16177° W
From Interstate 17 & Loop 101 Freeway in Phoenix, AZ
38.1 Miles | 41 Minutes
1. Head North on I-17 N for 32.9 Miles
2. Take exit 248 toward Bumble Bee / Crown King
3. Turn left onto Bumble Bee Rd and proceed 1.9 miles
4. Turn right onto Bumble Bee Rd which turns to dirt and proceed 3.1 miles
5. Aid station will be on the left side just past the Bumble Bee Bridge
Gloriana Mine Aid | Mile 23.7 | 34.15106° N 112.15327° W
From Interstate 17 & Loop 101 Freeway in Phoenix, AZ
38.1 Miles | 41 Minutes
1. Head North on I-17 N for 32.9 Miles
2. Take exit 248 toward Bumble Bee / Crown King
3. Turn left onto Bumble Bee Rd and proceed 1.2 miles
4. Aid station will be on your left at the Gloriana Mine Trailhead
Conditional Soap Creek Aid | Mile 30.9 | 34.08985° N 112.15837° W
From Interstate 17 & Loop 101 Freeway in Phoenix, AZ
30.5 Miles | 28 Minutes
1. Head North on I-17 N for 29.1 Miles
2. Take exit 244 toward Black Canyon City
3. Turn left onto Coldwater Canyon Rd / Squaw Valley Road and go 0.3 miles
4. Continue straight on Squaw Valley Rd for 0.2 miles
5. Turn right onto Maggie Mine Rd and go 0.6 miles
6. Turn left onto Maren Ave and go 0.3 miles
7. Turn right onto Lisa Dr and go 0.2 miles
8. Turn left onto Soap Creek road and go 0.3 miles. Aid will be on left in dirt pullout.
Here is some additional information about the alternate course if you are curious:
Race Website: http://www.aravaiparunning.com/network/blackcanyon/alternate-black-canyon-courseinfo/
Course Sweep Information
Our course sweeps are very important for two reasons. You are the final sweep of the race course to
make sure runners are all through each aid station and someone out there who can communicate
information back to headquarters if there are any issues. Sweep starting from Soap Creek, you also will
be clearing all course markers, signs, flagging and litter on course. Sweeps starting from Mayer to Soap
Creek, you will NOT pull signs or markers as runners will need those to navigate the 2nd half of the
course. We recommend bringing a daypack with some capacity for carrying signage with you as well as
water and food. It is a good idea to bring a charged cell phone with our phone numbers programmed in
just in case you need to reach us and give updates to your location. Please refer to the race day provided
map when you check in for your shift.
It is incredibly important at this race that you make 100% sure all gates are closed and secure as you
pass through them. We want to continue our good relationship with the Black Canyon Trail and
surrounding lands and that includes making sure the ranchers see no cause for concern for future races.
The Bumble Bee sweep will begin from Mayer High School and run back to the Bumble Bee aid station at
mile 19.5 following the 100KM Course.
The Bumble Bee to Soap Creek sweeps will start at 2:00PM from the Bumble Bee aid station and follow
the 100K course for 11.4 miles to Soap Creek Aid Station. Sweeps will not pull markers from the course,
but will pickup trash and ensure the last runner reaches the aid station.
The Soap Creek to Bumble Bee sweeps will start at 5PM from the Soap Creek aid station and follow the
100K course for 11.4 miles to Bumble Bee Aid Station. Sweeps will pull markers and pickup trash.
The Bumble Bee to Antelope Mesa will start at 8:45PM from the Bumble Bee aid station and follow the
100k/60k course for 11.9 miles to the Antelope Mesa aid station.
The Antelope Mesa to finish sweep will start at 12:30AM from the Antelope Mesa aid station and follow
the course for 7.3 miles to the finish.
Again, thank you and we will see you on race day!
Jamil Coury
Race Director
[email protected]
(602) 361-7440
Hayley Pollack
Director of Events & Operations
[email protected]
(480) 415-8454
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Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Restroom facilities are located at the
start line at a permanent park facility.
100K Shuttle & Race Start
5:10 AM – 100K Shuttle Bus leaves from Anthem Outlet Mall (This is still an option if you are staying at
the host hotel and planning to walk to the Anthem Outlets for a ride to the start)
6:00 AM – Race day registration & check-in at Mayer High School in Spring Valley
6:45 AM – Final race briefing
6:55 AM – Begin civil twilight
7:00 AM –100K Race start at Mayer High School in Spring Valley
7:21 AM – Sunrise
60K Shuttle & Race Start
5:10 AM – 60K shuttle, if you do not want to drive to Mayer, will be combined with the 100K shuttle to
leave from Anthem Outlet Mall
7:00 AM – Race day registration & check-in at Mayer High School in Spring Valley
7:45 AM – Final race briefing
8:00 AM – 60K Start at Mayer High School track in Spring Valley
100K Cutoff Times
9:15 AM – Antelope Mesa (Miles 7.3)
10:45 AM – Hidden Treasure Mine (Mile 12.5)
12:45 PM – Bumble Bee (Mile 19.2)
2:30 PM – Gloriana Mine Cutoff (Mile 23.7)
5:00 PM – Soap Creek Cutoff (Mile 30.9)
7:15 PM – Gloriana Mine Cutoff #2 (Mile 38.1)
8:45 PM – Bumble Bee (Mile 42.6)
10:30 PM – Hidden Treasure Mine (Mile 49.3)
12:30 AM – Antelope Mesa (Mile 54.5)
3:00 AM – Final Cutoff at Mayer High School Finish
60K Cutoff Times
10:15 AM – Antelope Mesa (Mile 7.3)
11:45 AM – Hidden Treasure Mine (Mile 12.5)
1:45 PM – Bumble Bee (Mile 19.2)
5:30 PM – Hidden Treasure Mine (Mile 25.9)
8:00 PM – Antelope Mesa (Mile 31.1)
10:00 PM – Mayer High School / Finish (Mile 38.4)
Trail Running & Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.
Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. You will be
provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. It is important to not crease, or
fold the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read. Once you cross the finish line, your results will be
displayed on ultrasignup.com with your finish time, place and distance completed.
Drop Bags
Drop bags will be allowed at the Hidden Treasure Mine, Gloriana Mine, and finish line aid stations. Drop
bags will be delivered back to the start/finish line after the respective aid station closes.
Crews
Crews are allowed at the race start and finish as well as at the Antelope Mesa, Hidden Treasure Mine,
and Bumble Bee. No crewing or support may be provided outside of those designated aid stations.
Aid Station Helpers
We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. If you are
interested in helping with the Black Canyon Ultras, we have opportunities to help with setup,
registration, aid stations, finish line, course sweep and breakdown. All volunteers will receive an
Aravaipa Running shirt and a discount on a future race entry! You can even help and run on race
day. Sign Up Here
Course Markings
The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots. Trail junctions
and turns will be well marked with colored laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard
plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible
for understanding the layout of the courses. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our
website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.