Man Against Horse Race

 

Click here for the 2021 Race Manual. (Google Doc)

Right (option) Click the Marathon
Route to save the GPX file.

Right (option) Click the 25 Mile
Route to save the GPX file.

Right (option) Click the 50 Mile
Route to save the GPX file.

Start Location & Course Information:

   Course Map
   Elevation Information

Pre-registration required, signed entries and fees must be recieved by September 25th.

October 8th Ride Packet Pickup & vet check 25 & 50 mile 3-6
P.M.
October 8th Runner packet pick-up: 3-6 P.M. & Saturday 5:30 A.M.
October 8th Pre-race Briefing Friday at 7:00 P.M. at Base Camp.

October 9th Schedule:

   50 Mile 6:30 A.M.
   25 Mile 7:30 A.M.
   12 Mile Run 7:45 A.M.
   12 Mile Ride 9:00AM – Check in prior to start

Run Entry Fees:	Ride Entry Fees:
50 Mile – $110.00	50 Mile – $120.00
25 Mile – $85.00	25 Mile – $100.00
12 Mile – $35.00	12 Mile – $35.00

Meal: Saturday, October 9th, (Dinner included for 25/50 milers): bring
ticket(s).

Amenities: T-Shirts to all participants.  Buckles for 50 mile
finishers.
Awards will be given, following the race.
Aid stations approx. every five miles; NO AGE CATEGORIES.

Information: Call Ron Barrett (928) 925-1930 or Stacy Barrett
(830) 481-8685 (or email manvshorse @ gmail.com).

Location Located on Old Fain Rd., Approx. 7 miles north of HWY 69 and 5
miles east on HWY 89A and 1 mile south on Old Fain Rd
Course Desciption and general info:
1. Race is a loop course and will start and finish from the base camp windmill.
2. Runners run concurrently with horses. This is not a ride & tie. The 25 & 50 mile
courses are moderately difficult; the 12 mile is a rolling course. The 25 & 50 mile distances should not be
undertaken without significant preparation. Runners should be in shape for travel over rough country, including
steep and rocky terrain. Most of the course is on mountainous trails and back roads through the tall pines of
Mingus Mountain. Elevation at base camp is Approx. 5000 feet with 50 mile course climbing to an approx.
elevation of 7600 feet.
3. Weather conditions are highly unpredictable, with snow and hail are as possible as sun shine
and clear skies. No refunds due to poor conditions.
4. Base camp can accommodate over-night campers, and RV’s. No parking or camping will be
allowed outside base camp boundaries. NO CAMPFIRES WILL BE PERMITTED.
5. Pit crews will have access to certain aid stations. Aid stations aproximately every 5 miles

Cancellation Policy: Cancels prior to Oct. 2nd will receive a refund
less $35.00 admin fee. No refunds due to weather conditions.