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2017 Galleries, Articles, Blogs

Sunday, 05 February 2017 15:06 Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 January 2019 11:00 Written by Administrator

Lots of good articles, blogs, and photo galleries.

Article and video from FOX 21 (Duluth).

Pre-race article in Duluth News Tribune.

Post-race article in Duluth News Tribune.

Note from Geoffrey Archibald, who fell but finished.

Gallery from Burgess Eberhardt.

Blog post from Jill Martindale, a cyclist.  She was the 1st woman to finish and set a new record.

Blog post from Scott Kummer.

Blog post from Sveta Vold, a cyclist.

Post from Ashley Helco, a runner.

Note from Steve Sylvester, who gave us all a scare...

Blog post from Daniel Slater, a runner.

Gallery and pics for sale from Lori Dobbs.

Blog posts from Christopher Tassava, a cyclist - part I, part II, and part III.

Blog post from Todd Hunter, a cyclist.

Blog post from Jeff Rock, a runner.

Blog post from Jared VanderHook, a runner.

Blog post from Kari Anne Gibbons, a runner.

Blog post from Steve Cannon, a cyclist.

Article from Pamela Gonzalez, a cyclist.

Blog post from Pintz Guzld, er Paul Zeigle, a cyclist.

Blog post and gallery from Jason Johnson/GearJunkie.

Blog post from Lisa Paulos, a runner.

Blog post from Rachel Utecht, a runner.

Album from Thomas Woods, a cyclist:

Album from Lora Woods (Thomas' wife):

Galleries from Jason Johnson (a bunch of galleries at this link).

Album of all finishers:

2017 Finish

Wednesday, 01 February 2017 18:16 Written by Administrator

And that's a wrap, folks.

Congratulations to all competitors.

Special thanks to the race directors, Ken and Jackie Krueger.

This race would not happen without the efforts of the dozens of volunteers who spend many days in the great white north, many managing their efforts on only a few hours sleep over the course of the race.

The sponsors also provide valuable support with product for racers and money to defray costs. Of course, all remaining funds are donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Safe Families for Children - Minnesota, and the International Falls Hunger Coalition.

Items of note:

  • We started with 156 racers and had 76 cyclists, 38 runners, 2 kick sled (runners), and 7 skiers finish in under 60 hours.
  • The 1st male cyclist and 1st female cyclist set records.
  • Two competitors were awarded the a'Trois award - they cycled, ran, and skied the Arrowhead (in different years) - Mike Zeigle and Jason Giddings.

2017 Arrowhead Ultra Start

Monday, 30 January 2017 09:15 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 February 2017 18:19 Written by Administrator

156 competitors started this morning in International Falls, MN on their way to Fortune Bay Casino near Tower.  Temperature was about 15 deg (F).

There are 85 bikers, 59 runners, 11 skiers, and 2 runners with kick sleds.

Official results can be found HERE.

Unofficial tracking during the race can be found HERE.

2017 Roster

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 20:06 Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2017 09:26 Written by Administrator

The roster for the 2017 Arrowhead 135 has been published.  You can find it in the 'Race Info/Registration' menu, '2017 Roster' menu item.

Note there are changes/additions forthcoming in the next couple of days.

Update Nov 1:  Roster updates can be found by clicking HERE.

Update Jan 3, 2017:  More roster updates!  Bib numbers have also been assigned.

2016 Galleries, articles, blogs

Monday, 02 February 2015 13:00 Last Updated on Thursday, 03 March 2016 09:18 Written by Administrator

Lots of good articles, blogs, and photo galleries.

Article about Sveta Vold - 3rd place female biker - nursing at checkpoints.

Article in New York Times.

Article in Star Tribune.

Article in Duluth News Tribune about Jim Reed and Scott Hoberg, co-1st place male runners.

Article in FasterSkier about Mike Brumbaugh, 1st place skier and new record holder.

Article in International Falls Journal.

Article by Melissa Friesen of the West End Weekly in Rainy River, ON.

Radio program in The Last Aid Station.

Articles by Phillip Gary Smith - 2016 Arrowhead 135: Racing ‘Round the Clock and THE SPIRIT OF ARROWHEAD AWARD: THE STORY.

Articles by Christopher Tassava, a biker.  First, and second (final?).

Article about Jill Martindale, 2nd place female biker.

Blog post by Jill Martindale.

Blog by Steve Cannon - a biker.  Part I, Part II, and Part III.  Note a picture of 'the kill' is shown...

Article in Salsa Cycles with Jay and Tracy Petervary.

Story by Lindsay Gauld.

Blog post by Jeff Rock, a runner.

Blog post by Ben Doom, a biker.

Article about Barry Buhr, a biker.

Blog post by Paul Zeigle, a biker.

Blog post by Judd Rohwer, a biker.

Blog post by Charlie Tri, a biker.

Blog post by Mark Scotch a skier, er biker this year.

Story by Kirk Ridenour, a runner.

Photos of bikers near Gateway by Lori Dobbs.

Photo gallery by Gear Junkie.

Photo gallery by International Falls Journal.

Video (from 2014) from Salsa, 'The Push'.

Photo albums by Burgess Eberhardt, a snowmobiler volunteer.  Album 1, Album 2, and Album 3.

Album of all finishers:

More Articles...

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Jackie's Corner

2022 Arrowhead Ultra will occur Jan 31st to Feb 2nd. We look forward to seeing you this winter.
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 Sunday, 02 May 2021 19:56
 

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