Across the Years

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

Event overview

Across The Years is a multi-day fixed-time running festival held December 28, 2025 - January 3, 2026 at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. The event offers both fixed-time and fixed-distance formats across a range of options, including timed races that run over multiple days and single-distance challenges. Distances and formats available include:

  • 6 Day
  • 72 Hour
  • 48 Hour
  • 24 Hour
  • 12 Hour
  • 6 Hour
  • Last Person Standing
  • 200 Mile
  • 100 Mile
  • 100 KM
  • Marathon

The event uses a looped course and combines timed events with daily marathon and fixed-distance opportunities. Live split tracking and chip timing are provided for all participants.

Course, facilities and logistics

The standard loop is approximately 2.27 km (1.42 miles) per lap and runs through the Peoria Sports Complex, passing practice fields, the main stadium, and nearby parking areas. Surface types mix dirt and asphalt/concrete; gaiters are recommended for non-paved sections. Parking and designated RV camping are adjacent to the course. Tent, cot and sleeping bag rentals are offered.

Facilities on Main Street include a 24-hour main aid station with meals and dietary options, an express water-fill station, a medical tent staffed by EMTs and paramedics, a napping tent with limited cots, and a warming area. Timing requires bibs with chips for lap counting. An awards banquet and finisher awards (glass mug and distance buckles for qualifying distances) are presented after the event. Volunteer opportunities and race services are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

72 km
72 Hour
48 km
48 Hour
200 mi
200 Miles
24 km
24 Hour
100 mi
100 Miles
26 mi
Daily Marathon
6-Day Fixed-Time Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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