Black Canyon 100K Course Profile

Black Canyon City, AZ, Arizona

• Distance: 62 miles
• Elevation Gain: 8,200 ft
• Elevation Loss: 10,400 ft
• High Point: 7,100 ft
• Low Point: 2,000 ft
• Time Limit: 20 hours
• Month: February
• Finisher Rate: ~75%

A fast and runnable 100K on the Arizona Trail through Black Canyon. Point-to-point with net downhill, desert terrain, and mild winter temperatures. A UTMB qualifying race.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Gloriana Mine	7	3,800 ft	No	No	—
Bumblebee	15.5	3,200 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Antelope Creek	24	4,200 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Prescott NF	34	5,400 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Copper Basin	44	5,800 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Groom Creek	53	6,200 ft	Yes	Yes	—

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Black Canyon City to Bumblebee	0–15.5	rolling	moderate	Desert start. Go out easy.
Bumblebee to Prescott NF	15.5–34	climb	hard	Gaining altitude. Arizona Trail singletrack.
Prescott NF to Finish	34–62	climb	hard	Final climb to Prescott. Push the pace.

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