The Course
The Arizona Borderlands are known for it's rugged, stunning landscapes & views that you'd never guess existed. You have to see it with your own eyes! Throughout the Spirit World 100 & 50 mile courses, you'll climb up + down & around elevations that range between 4,000 - 6,000 feet above sea level. The San Rafael Valleys demanding terrain asks that you keep your head up at all times. It will be bumpy, winds will always be changing their minds, descents will leave you speechless, and climbs will guide you into the Spirit World. 
​​ ​The Spirit World 50
57 miles
3,458 feet of elevation gain
9.8 miles of pavement / 47.2 miles of dirt
  • Aid station #1: Mile 25 *Full Aid station
  • Aid Station #2: Mile 45 *Partial aid station w/ water + Coca cola​
The Spirit World 80
83.2 mi
5,159 feet of elevation gain
9.8 miles of pavement / 73.4 miles of dirt
  • Aid station #1: Mile 25 *Full Aid station
  • Aid Station #2: Mile 40 *Full Aid Station
  • Aid Station #3: Mile 62 *Full Aid Station
  • Aid Station #4: Mile 70 *Photo booth + Partial Aid Station w/ water + Coca Cola
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​​The Spirit World 100
101 miles
6,458 feet of elevation gain
9.8 miles of pavement / 92.3 miles of dirt
  • Aid station #1: Mile 25 *Full Aid station
  • Aid Station #2: Mile 40 *Full Aid Station
  • Aid Station #3: Mile 63 *Full Aid Station
  • ***VERY IMPORTANT: TIME CuTOFF this year is at mile 68! This give you 6 hours to ride the first 68 miles to make the TIME cutoff. We realize this is different from other events however, this event is on the border of Mexico and it's very important to us that nobody is out there in the dark. Thank you for understanding! We promise, the 80 mile ride is just as good...!
  • Aid Station #4: Mile 77 *Full Aid Station
  • Aid Station #5: Mile 90 *Photo booth + Partial Aid Station w/ water + Coca Cola