ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU GARY CULVER- RD! The Crown King race committee and all the volunteers would like to thank Gary for making everyone's job so easy. We're very sorry to see you step down! Thanks so much for all your time and hard work! We'll see you on the trails!

THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to all the volunteers at aid stations, start/finish, course vehicles, communications, packet pickup, medical. There were over 75 volunteers! We appreciate all your help in making the Crownking Scramble a safe and fun event!

Congratulations CK50k Finishers!
Congratulations to all who endured the heat this year and made it to the finish line! See you again next year!

 

 

 


2008 RACE IS CANCELLED!

Check back for 2009 status

**200 RUNNER LIMIT**


Packet Pickup/Pre-Race Dinner information

IMPORTANT
The course is very challenging, covering over 31 miles of rugged terrain. The weather is unpredictable, with runners having encountered temperatures from below freezing to over 100 degrees, as well as intense sun, rain, snow, sleet, and hail in the past 20 years. After moderate rainfall, the first 16 miles are muddy. After snowfall, mile 25 to the finish may be covered with snow or slush and the final 2 miles may also be muddy. If not prepared for the above, you should not enter.

Information about the town
   The mining town of Crown King
Information about Lake PLeasant
  Lake Pleasant
Information about Prescott National Forest
  Prescott National Forest
Information about Betty's Trail Rides
  Betty's Trail Rides


 


WHEN: March 21, 2009 ???
TIME: 6:30AM (5:30 early start)
DISTANCE: 50 km
START: Betty's Trail Rides approx. elev. 1200ft.
FINISH: Crown King approx. elev. 6200ft, free BBQ for all runners.
WEATHER: Hot, cold, wind, rain, mud, dry, dusty, snow, be prepared!
TEMPERATURES: avg start:55, avg finish: 65, HOTTEST: over 100, COLDEST: below 32

 

SCENERY: desert shrubs to pine trees

AWARDS: overall, first place in 10 year age groups and commemorative awards for all finishers.