UPDATES
JUNE 10, 2024
56k alternate course announcement: Due to persistent snow in Deadfall Lakes basin we will use an alternate course for 2024 which is approximately 32.5 miles with 8,000' climbing. Cutoffs are based on an average 20-minute per mile pace.
10k alternate course announcement: Due to the seasonal bridges at the Lake Siskiyou delta inflow not installed by June 22, we will use an alternate out-and-back course for 2024 which is approximately 6.3 miles with about 500-feet of elevation gain.
10k alternate course announcement: Due to the seasonal bridges at the Lake Siskiyou delta inflow not installed by June 22, we will use an alternate out-and-back course for 2024 which is approximately 6.3 miles with about 500-feet of elevation gain.
MAY 19, 2024
The Black Butte Challenge is temporarily cancelled until further notice at the request of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest due to hazardous conditions near the top of the trail. A wire basket retaining wall has collapsed across the trail creating a safety hazard. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is working secure funds to repair the damaged section of trail.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this temporary cancellation of the Black Butte Challenge.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this temporary cancellation of the Black Butte Challenge.
MAY 5, 2024
A reminder that deadline to be guaranteed your size t-shirt with your race registration is May 15, 2024. Our t-shirt order will be placed soon thereafter. Extra shirts will be ordered for those that register after May 15, but we cannot guarantee available sizes and quantity.
APRIL 1, 2024
Training runs have been scheduled.
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2024
20.8-miles
We will run the entire 31k course from start to finish. The 31k course is the same as the 56k course without the 15-mile out-and-back section between North Fork AS and Deadfall Meadow AS.
This is a self-supported run - there will not be aid along the course. However, there is a reliable natural spring at about 10.1-miles. This is a natural water source - bring a water filter or drink at your own risk.
Saturday's meet-up instructions:
Meet at the Box Canyon Dam parking area at 8:00 AM.
Saturday's driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zLTAi5gqMDGW2ZQq6
Saturday Training Run GPX File:
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2024
20.8-miles
We will run the entire 31k course from start to finish. The 31k course is the same as the 56k course without the 15-mile out-and-back section between North Fork AS and Deadfall Meadow AS.
This is a self-supported run - there will not be aid along the course. However, there is a reliable natural spring at about 10.1-miles. This is a natural water source - bring a water filter or drink at your own risk.
Saturday's meet-up instructions:
Meet at the Box Canyon Dam parking area at 8:00 AM.
Saturday's driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zLTAi5gqMDGW2ZQq6
Saturday Training Run GPX File:
| saturday_training_run.gpx |
SUNDAY MAY 19, 2024
15.0-miles
We will run the 15-mile out-and-back section between North Fork AS and Deadfall Meadow AS, then back to North Fork AS.
This is a self-supported run - there will not be aid along the course. However, there is a reliable natural spring at about 4.1- and 11.2-miles. This is a natural water source - bring a water filter or drink at your own risk.
Sunday's meet-up instructions:
1. Meet at the Box Canyon Dam parking area at 8:00 AM.
2. From the Lake Siskiyou Dam we will caravan to the North Fork AS about a 35-minute (13-mile) drive on rough forest roads. All-wheel or four-wheel drive is recommended. Low clearance vehicles are not advised.
Sunday's driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqdBrdNk2agHq5Jd6
Sunday Training Run GPX File:
15.0-miles
We will run the 15-mile out-and-back section between North Fork AS and Deadfall Meadow AS, then back to North Fork AS.
This is a self-supported run - there will not be aid along the course. However, there is a reliable natural spring at about 4.1- and 11.2-miles. This is a natural water source - bring a water filter or drink at your own risk.
Sunday's meet-up instructions:
1. Meet at the Box Canyon Dam parking area at 8:00 AM.
2. From the Lake Siskiyou Dam we will caravan to the North Fork AS about a 35-minute (13-mile) drive on rough forest roads. All-wheel or four-wheel drive is recommended. Low clearance vehicles are not advised.
Sunday's driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqdBrdNk2agHq5Jd6
Sunday Training Run GPX File:
| sunday_training_run.gpx |
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
2024 course maps and aid station info uploaded.
January 15, 2024
Online registration will open at ultrasignup.com on January, 15, 2024.