Event Description
On June 28 2013, a cloud to ground lightning sparked what would become the deadliest wildfie on record in Arizona. The fire claimed more than 8,000 acres and 127 structures in Yarnell, while taking the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighter crew. The Yarnell Memorial Run was established in 2014 in memory of the 19 and in honor of their families.
Yarnell is located 25 miles north of Wickenburg on State Highway 89, and is nestled between Antelope Peak and the Weaver Mountains. The area is known as Yarnell Hill, boasting an elevaton of 4,800 feet. It is surrounded by state forest. Visitors are greeted by Yarnell's appropriate slogan, "Where the Desert Breeze Meets the Mountain Air". This mountain air is crisp and clean; views are unrestricted on Yarnell Hill, where you can see 10 miles or more!
Event details and schedule
19K Course Map - coming soon!
What You Get!
- Custom Event T-Shirt
- Custom Finisher's Medal
- Sponsor Bag
- Refreshments
- Overall awards will be given out in the 5K distance only. Top 3 Female and Top 3 Male.
- Age group awards (first, second, and third place) will be given for the 19K and 10K distances.
- Age Groups: 15-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 & over.
- Age Groups: 15-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 & over.
Packet Pick-up and Race Day Information
- Average Race Temperatures: 51º Low and 85º Highs
- Race Day Check-in / Registration will be from 6:00 to 7:00am and will take place at the registration tables at the race site.
- All athletes must present their Photo ID at time of pick-up.
- Athletes that did not register online (registered either in person, by mail, or by phone) must also present their signed ATHLETE'S RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
