Across the Years

Peoria, United States • 28-3 Dec-Jan 2025

Across the Years is a unique multi-day fixed-time running event held annually at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Spanning six days from December 28 to January 3, it offers a variety of race options including 6-day, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour fixed-time races, as well as fixed-distance challenges like 200 miles, 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and marathons. The course is a 1.42-mile loop winding through the sports complex, featuring a mix of dirt and asphalt surfaces. The event fosters a festive atmosphere with community support, aid stations, and a New Year's celebration, making it a distinctive endurance running festival to ring in the new year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

72 km
72 Hour Race
48 km
48 Hour Race
200 mi
200 Miles
24 km
24 Hour Race
100 mi
100 Miles
42 km
Daily Marathon
6-Day Race
Last Person Standing
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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