Races

Route 66 UltraRun 140

Seligman to Topock, ArizonaNovember

Seligman to the Colorado at Topock. Mother Road. Americana every mile.

140 mi+4,203 ft-8,976 ft60 hours477 ft to 5,565 fttech 2/10Historic Route 66crewedNovember
Distance140 mi
Gain+4,203 ft
Loss-8,976 ft
Altitude477 ft to 5,565 ft
Technicality2/10
Air28°F to 62°F
Gradient profileApproximate route (unverified)
  • Start5,230 ft
  • High5,312 ft
  • Low434 ft
  • Finish2,257 ft

The cruxOatman grades and night miles

Course DNA

The Course

Historic Route 66 from Seligman (5,258 ft) to Topock66 (477 ft). Official high 5,565 ft near mile 24. Peach Springs. Kingman. Oatman burros. Desert valleys and pinon pine. HelloDrifter lists about +4,203 ft gain and -8,976 ft loss across 140 miles.

The Work

Road ultra walking strategy. Crew logistics across 140 miles. Cold at the high start, warmer toward the river.

Kit

Road shoes. Reflective night kit. Warm layers for the Seligman start. Blister kit mandatory.

Race Day

No intermediate cutoffs. 60 hour limit. Crew required. Stay with the opening pack through the first mile in Seligman.

Route 66 UltraRun 140