Cancelled: Onyx Training Event 2024 by Double Black Events
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Past event
10:30 AM MST
Apache Junction, Arizona
$15.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting training experience at the Onyx Training Event 2024! Scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, this event will take place at the stunning Treasure Loop trail in Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction, Pinal. Participants will enjoy a vibrant morning filled with camaraderie and fitness as they run laps around the picturesque trail located beneath the breathtaking Superstition Mountains.
This unique training session, designed for athletes of all levels, will last for two hours starting at 8 AM, with a pre-event warmup at 7:45 AM. The course features approximately 700 feet of elevation gain per loop, and every other lap includes a heavy sandbag carry to add an extra challenge! While the event is capped at 35 participants for an intimate experience, everyone will have the chance to compete for fun awards based on the number of loops completed. Please note, entry to Lost Dutchman State Park is not included, and a $10 fee or an Arizona State Parks pass is required. Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a morning of training, fun, and motivation in a spectacular setting!
This unique training session, designed for athletes of all levels, will last for two hours starting at 8 AM, with a pre-event warmup at 7:45 AM. The course features approximately 700 feet of elevation gain per loop, and every other lap includes a heavy sandbag carry to add an extra challenge! While the event is capped at 35 participants for an intimate experience, everyone will have the chance to compete for fun awards based on the number of loops completed. Please note, entry to Lost Dutchman State Park is not included, and a $10 fee or an Arizona State Parks pass is required. Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a morning of training, fun, and motivation in a spectacular setting!
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Onyx Training Event
Total duration is 2.5 hours. Check in/warmup starts at 8AM, run is from 8-10AM
Entries closed10:30 AM MST
$15.00
Organiser's description
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
DETAILS
* LOCATION: Treasure Loop trail at Lost Dutchman State Park. Meet at the Cholla Ramada. This is trail sits underneath the magnificent Superstition Mountains.
* DATE: Saturday, January 13, 2024
* TIME: Pre-event and warmup starts at 7:45 AM, official run start is 8AM
* DURATION: 2 hours
* RUN CAPPED AT 35 PARTICIPANTS
THE RUNDOWN:
We are excited to be holding this event again! Come train for the upcoming Onyx race by getting a small taste of some elements of the event. We will run laps around the Treasure Loop trail for 2 hours. (About 700 feet of gain each loop). Every other lap will be a heavy sandbag carry loop. This will be a fun, low-key(ish) morning event where all athlete types can come and enjoy a great training session.
All equipment, water, and nutrition will be provided. There will not be any official chip timing, but in the spirit of fun competition, we will be giving some simple awards to the top male and female who run the most loops in the given time.
Final details for parking and where to meet will be sent out the week of the training event via email. This is essentially a glorified group run, so please plan on no additional restrooms on site other than the ones provided by the park. WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE CHOLLA RAMADA (SECOND LEFT AFTER ENTERING THE PARK).
ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE AID STATION FOOD, FREE SUPPLEMENTS FROM SPONSORS, AND SOME DBE STICKERS.
Sandbag weights: 45 lbs for men, 35 lbs for women
_PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY FEE INTO LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK IS NOT INCLUDED. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO PAY FOR ENTRY ($10) OR PRESENT AN ARIZONA STATE PARKS PASS. _Parking is limited. Please be courteous to those out hiking the trails.
DETAILS
* LOCATION: Treasure Loop trail at Lost Dutchman State Park. Meet at the Cholla Ramada. This is trail sits underneath the magnificent Superstition Mountains.
* DATE: Saturday, January 13, 2024
* TIME: Pre-event and warmup starts at 7:45 AM, official run start is 8AM
* DURATION: 2 hours
* RUN CAPPED AT 35 PARTICIPANTS
THE RUNDOWN:
We are excited to be holding this event again! Come train for the upcoming Onyx race by getting a small taste of some elements of the event. We will run laps around the Treasure Loop trail for 2 hours. (About 700 feet of gain each loop). Every other lap will be a heavy sandbag carry loop. This will be a fun, low-key(ish) morning event where all athlete types can come and enjoy a great training session.
All equipment, water, and nutrition will be provided. There will not be any official chip timing, but in the spirit of fun competition, we will be giving some simple awards to the top male and female who run the most loops in the given time.
Final details for parking and where to meet will be sent out the week of the training event via email. This is essentially a glorified group run, so please plan on no additional restrooms on site other than the ones provided by the park. WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE CHOLLA RAMADA (SECOND LEFT AFTER ENTERING THE PARK).
ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE AID STATION FOOD, FREE SUPPLEMENTS FROM SPONSORS, AND SOME DBE STICKERS.
Sandbag weights: 45 lbs for men, 35 lbs for women
_PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY FEE INTO LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK IS NOT INCLUDED. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO PAY FOR ENTRY ($10) OR PRESENT AN ARIZONA STATE PARKS PASS. _Parking is limited. Please be courteous to those out hiking the trails.
Location
6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, 85119, AZ, United States
Cancelled: Onyx Training Event 2024 by Double Black Events
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