Little Colorado River Gorge Half Marathon & 10K
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Location Cameron, Arizona
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Little Colorado River Gorge Half Marathon and 10K on Saturday, February 8, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of the LCR Navajo Tribal Park in Cameron, Coconino, this event promises to be both challenging and scenic. Participants will have the opportunity to run either the exhilarating half marathon or the 10K, with races starting at 10:00 a.m. The half marathon route offers a thrilling journey over 6.5 miles of diverse terrain, including dirt roads, double-track, and singletrack trails, while the 10K follows an out-and-back course along the same stunning route.
As you navigate the breathtaking views and invigorating elevation changes, you'll find yourself surrounded by dramatic landscapes that are sure to inspire. The event includes awards for overall and age-group winners, plus every finisher will take home a unique LCR medal. After the race, enjoy delicious post-race snacks and live music to celebrate your achievement. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, the Little Colorado River Gorge Half Marathon and 10K is an event you won't want to miss!
As you navigate the breathtaking views and invigorating elevation changes, you'll find yourself surrounded by dramatic landscapes that are sure to inspire. The event includes awards for overall and age-group winners, plus every finisher will take home a unique LCR medal. After the race, enjoy delicious post-race snacks and live music to celebrate your achievement. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, the Little Colorado River Gorge Half Marathon and 10K is an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER
HALF MARATHON & 10K RACES
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER GORGE NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2024
WELCOME TO THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER GORGE HALF MARATHON & 10K
REGISTRATION Online registration for the LCR Half Marathon and 10K will be open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 7. Packet pick-up and on-site registration will take place at the start line on Saturday morning at LCR Park.
LOCATION The LCR Navajo Tribal Park is located 9.5 miles west of Cameron, Arizona on Hwy 64, which is the road to east entrance of Grand Canyon. There is ample parking at the Park, which includes dramatic overlooks and arts & crafts vendors. There are permanent pit toilets at the Park.
PACKET PICK-UP Packet pick-up will be available between 8:00-9:45 a.m. at the Start Line at the park on Saturday morning.. ALL RACES BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY.
WEATHER Winter weather in the Cameron/LCR area can vary from wintry to mild. The average high is 58, while the average February low is 27. The start/finish line is just over 5000 feet elevation, while the highest elevation is over 5500 feet.
COURSE The half marathon route begins and ends at the LCR Navajo Tribal Parks Shadow Mountain Viewpoint. The half marathon course will be on a local route that heads over 6 1/2 miles up to the upper overlook along dirt roads, double-track, the historic highway 64 and singletrack trail. The course is challenging and very scenic, and should most definitely be approached as a trail run. There are dramatic and sheep drop-offs of 1500 feet at a couple locations. on the half marathon route, so please be aware of your surroundings and your footing.
The 10K course is an out and back on the same route taken by the half marathon runners. The terrain is rocky and some sections are difficult, particularly between 10K miles 2-4. (The course is subject to adjustments at the discretion of park officials and/or the race organizers, or if the weather dictates a change.)
AWARDS There are overall and age-group awards in both the half marathon and 10K. Age-groups winners receive awards in the following half marathon and 10K categories: 12 and under,13-18; 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69 and 70+. All half marathon and 10K finishers receive a unique LCR finishers medal.
POST-RACE Runners will be treated to post-race snacks and live music.
The LCR Half Marathon and 10K and the Navajo Parks Race Series are co-sponsored by the Navajo Nation-based nonprofit organization NavajoYES, LCR Navajo Tribal Park and Navajo Parks & Recreation, with support from Navajo EMS, Navajo Trails Task Force, Beclabito CERT and the Navajo Rangers.
CONTACTS
Tom: 928.429.0345 [email protected]
Josh: 970.403.2794 (registration and timing/results questions)/ [email protected]
www.navajoyes.org [http://www.navajoyes.org]
www.facebook.com/NavajoYES [http://www.facebook.com/NavajoYES]
HALF MARATHON & 10K RACES
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER GORGE NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2024
WELCOME TO THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER GORGE HALF MARATHON & 10K
REGISTRATION Online registration for the LCR Half Marathon and 10K will be open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 7. Packet pick-up and on-site registration will take place at the start line on Saturday morning at LCR Park.
LOCATION The LCR Navajo Tribal Park is located 9.5 miles west of Cameron, Arizona on Hwy 64, which is the road to east entrance of Grand Canyon. There is ample parking at the Park, which includes dramatic overlooks and arts & crafts vendors. There are permanent pit toilets at the Park.
PACKET PICK-UP Packet pick-up will be available between 8:00-9:45 a.m. at the Start Line at the park on Saturday morning.. ALL RACES BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY.
WEATHER Winter weather in the Cameron/LCR area can vary from wintry to mild. The average high is 58, while the average February low is 27. The start/finish line is just over 5000 feet elevation, while the highest elevation is over 5500 feet.
COURSE The half marathon route begins and ends at the LCR Navajo Tribal Parks Shadow Mountain Viewpoint. The half marathon course will be on a local route that heads over 6 1/2 miles up to the upper overlook along dirt roads, double-track, the historic highway 64 and singletrack trail. The course is challenging and very scenic, and should most definitely be approached as a trail run. There are dramatic and sheep drop-offs of 1500 feet at a couple locations. on the half marathon route, so please be aware of your surroundings and your footing.
The 10K course is an out and back on the same route taken by the half marathon runners. The terrain is rocky and some sections are difficult, particularly between 10K miles 2-4. (The course is subject to adjustments at the discretion of park officials and/or the race organizers, or if the weather dictates a change.)
AWARDS There are overall and age-group awards in both the half marathon and 10K. Age-groups winners receive awards in the following half marathon and 10K categories: 12 and under,13-18; 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-69 and 70+. All half marathon and 10K finishers receive a unique LCR finishers medal.
POST-RACE Runners will be treated to post-race snacks and live music.
The LCR Half Marathon and 10K and the Navajo Parks Race Series are co-sponsored by the Navajo Nation-based nonprofit organization NavajoYES, LCR Navajo Tribal Park and Navajo Parks & Recreation, with support from Navajo EMS, Navajo Trails Task Force, Beclabito CERT and the Navajo Rangers.
CONTACTS
Tom: 928.429.0345 [email protected]
Josh: 970.403.2794 (registration and timing/results questions)/ [email protected]
www.navajoyes.org [http://www.navajoyes.org]
www.facebook.com/NavajoYES [http://www.facebook.com/NavajoYES]
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