Javelina Jundred
| Javelina Jundred | |
|---|---|
The Pemberton Trail, which makes up about 15 miles of the course | |
| Date | October |
| Location | Fountain Hills, Arizona |
| Event type | Ultramarathon trail run |
| Distance | 100-mile (160 km) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Official site | https://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/ |
Javelina Jundred is a 100 mile (160 km) ultramarathon held by Aravaipa Running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Founded in 2002, it is one of the most popular ultramarathons in the United States, with over 850 runners as of 2023.[1] The course also hosts shorter distances including a 100 kilometres (62 mi) and a 31 kilometres (19 mi) race.[2] The race is named for the javelina.
Race course and description
Javelina Jundred is unique among top 100 mile races in that the course consists of loops that all begin and end at race headquarters.[2] Hundred mile runners complete a total of five loops, while the 100k is three and the 31k is one loop. The course is relatively flat and fast for a trail ultramarathon, with 7,900 feet (2,400 m) of cumulative vertical gain for the hundred-mile distance.[3]
Though fall temperatures are relatively cool for the Sonoran Desert, the course is still completely without shade and daytime temperatures can reach up into the 90s. Heat is often one of the top reasons for runners to drop from the race,[2][4] though at night temperatures drop rapidly.
Held in late October around Halloween weekend, the race has a unique culture with many runners wearing costumes, and unconventional awards such as best costume and best ass. Race organizers typically warn participants and crew that the race is "R rated".[3] Despite the festive atmosphere, the race has recently attracted a competitive field of elite runners, due to the fast course and the fact that it is a qualifier for the Western States Endurance Run, with the top men and women finishers earning a "Golden Ticket" automatic entry.[5]
History
Founded by Geri Kilgraff in 2002, the inaurgural year of the race had 180 runners. By 2008, the race was organized by Jamil Coury of Aravaipa Running.[1] By 2014, the race had around 700 runners and instituted a waitlist for entrants.[6][7] In 2025, the race welcomed 1,650 runners across three race distances: 100 miles (950 runners), 100 kilometers (450 runners), and 31 kilometers (250 runners).[8]
Course records
| Distance | Runner | Time | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mile | Will Murray | 12:10:12 [9] | Men | 2025 |
| 100 mile | Tara Dower | 13:31:47 [9] | Women | 2025 |
References
- ^ a b Metzler, Brian (November 2, 2023). "30 Hours at Javelina Jundred, the Burning Man of Trail Running". Outside Online. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c Koop, Jason; Rutberg, Jim; Malcolm, Corrine (2021). Training Essentials for Ultrarunning (2 ed.). pp. 436–437. ISBN 9798985094800.
- ^ a b Triolo, Nicholas (October 25, 2022). "The Javelina Jundred Turns 20 This Year, And It's Still R-Rated". Trail Runner.
- ^ Murphy, Jen (November 10, 2018). "An Ultramarathon Runner at 71". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Kantor, Laura (November 18, 2020). "Javelina's New Normal - Ultra Running Magazine". Ultra Running Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Stern, Jeffrey (February 20, 2020). "The Rise of Ultrarunning - Ultra Running Magazine". Ultra Running Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Times, Maggie Akyuz, Special to The. "The Javelina Jundred". The Fountain Hills Times. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Javelina Jundred". Aravaipa Running. August 5, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "Aravaipa Live Results". live.aravaiparunning.com. Retrieved October 26, 2025.