Black Canyon 2024 Race Brief

With an impressive turnout of over 1400 runners this year, we aim to provide everyone with all the information necessary for a positive and memorable experience.

Below you'll find all the updated race material and information to answer any questions about race day logistics, the runner expo, and the weekend schedule of events.

Please review your Runner Guide and Crew Guide online or click the link below for this year's race brief where I take you through each guide and highlight details and key information for race weekend. If you have any additional questions please email us at info@aravaiparunning.com.

We look forward to seeing you all this weekend! Embrace the excitement and enjoy every moment as we countdown to your Black Canyon adventure.

See you in the desert,

Jubilee Paige
Race Director

Weather

Rest assured that our team is closely monitoring the weather conditions and river levels. We have a contingency plan in place to ensure a smooth and safe event for everyone regardless of the forecast. Your safety is our top priority, and we're well-prepared to handle any challenges that may arise. We will continue to keep a close eye on the situation, and any necessary adjustments to the course will be communicated directly to you via email and on our social media channels.

Runners should plan on a cold race morning. Wear layers at the start and plan to utilize our Black Canyon 'warm up' bags. Runners can discard their layers or additional blankets into these bags and we'll transport them to the finish line. Keep an eye on the weather and plan accordingly!

Shuttles & Parking

With the amount of participation we have reached out to the community of Spring Valley for additional parking at local businesses for the start of the races. However, this does not mean parking at the start line will accommodate everyone so please plan ahead. Parking is limited! We HIGHLY recommend all runners take the shuttle to the start line and for crews and family who wish to watch the start, please review the map below for all parking options.

Do not park on the main Spring Valley Road.
Additional parking at Spring Valley Pharmacy
Additional parking at the LDS Church

Still need a shuttle ticket? Click HERE! Shuttle tickets are available at the expo.

Runners taking the shuttle from Anthem please note that the Outlets at Anthem will have restroom facilities open to runners and crews throughout the day.

Crews taking shuttles from Anthem to the finish line at Emery Henderson, buses will start loading at 1pm on Saturday from the Anthem Outlets. Please check the Crew guide for directions and highlighted parking.

Runners can contribute to the maintenance and expansion of the Black Canyon trail by supporting the Black Canyon Trail Coalition. These volunteers are responsible for the growth, maintenance and promotion of the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail.

Runners can support their efforts by purchasing a Black Canyon Trail Map. If you purchased a Black Canyon Trail Map this year with registration you can pick up your map at the Black Canyon Expo. One hundred percent of map sales goes directly to the Black Canyon Trail Coalition.

You can also thank them for their contributions to the trails at Black Canyon City & Kay Mine aid station where BCTC volunteering will be supporting the race!