![]() ![]() We are excited to offer daytime and nighttime half-marathon options for this year, with two completely separate courses! In the morning, the daytime route heads south on the AZT, then follows a short segment of road and sandy Davidson Canyon before joining the trail again and heading north toward the finish line. The CV 50/50 raises awareness of the Arizona National Scenic Trail and proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association. Camping is encouraged, and there is plenty of room near the start/finish line (no charge). There’s plenty of lodging in nearby Tucson, and a few guest houses and ranches in Vail. Food and drink are complimentary for runners and volunteers, available for purchase by family and friends. There will be quality food and drink at the finish line, with a party into the night for those who hang around. Tailwind Nutrition is our Official Hydration Sponsor, and you'll be able to refill your bottle, cup or hydration pack along the way. Those are well-stocked and managed by experienced ultra runners who understand what you need. There are a total of 5 aid stations along the routes, 4 of which get used twice by runners. The 50 mile runners continue north on the Arizona Trail for another 8 miles, then turn around and head back to the finish line. Runners reach the northernmost ridges of the Santa Rita Mountains, then come back to La Posta Quemada (LPQ) Ranch. The run starts in La Posta Quemada Ranch in Colossal Cave Mountain Park (CCMP), heading south along the scenic eastern boundary between the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, with open spaces and striking vistas. There are collapsible reusable cups from HydraPak available for purchase on this website, and also at packet pickup (or feel free to bring your own!) Please let us know if you do choose to attempt the run and bring proper medication with you on the trail.ĬUPLESS - in an effort to reduce our environmental impact and the number of bees hovering around open cups of soda at aid stations, we are now a CUPLESS event. We've implemented various mitigation strategies, but if you are allergic to bee stings, you should consider another event. Because the ultra distance courses are two out-and-back segments, 50-Mile runners can complete the 55K route, then get finisher’s credit for that event and an award if they choose not to complete the full 50M.Īfricanized bees are sometimes a hazard at the CV 50/50. ![]() Half-marathoners receive a truly awesome wooden finisher award. We give awards to the top three male and female finishers in each event and every ultra finisher receives a coveted engraved railroad spike for making it across the finish line. The fast and fun course, and the support along the way, was designed by experienced members of the Tucson Trail Runners to give new ultra runners the best chances of completion, while giving experienced runners a good day as well. The Colossal Vail 50/50, presented by Fleet Feet Tucson, is a trail running event with various distances using a beautiful high desert section of the Arizona Trail east of Tucson, Arizona, near the community of Vail on the ancestral lands of the Tohono O'odham.
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