Bradshaw Brute 100

Black Canyon City, United States • 4 May 2026

Event overview

Bradshaw Brute is a point-to-point ultramarathon covering 100.79 Miles on the first 100 miles of the Cocodona 250 route, from Deep Canyon Ranch in Black Canyon City, AZ to Watson Lake Park in Prescott, AZ. The race is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026. Entry requires a prior qualifying finish in a 50 mile, 100k, or 100 mile race; organizers will verify qualifications via UltraSignup. Pacers and crew are not permitted for this distance.

Course and logistics

The route follows established trail systems including the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail and Prescott Circle Trail, and links the towns of Black Canyon City, Crown King, and Prescott. Terrain passes from Sonoran desert through Bradshaw Foothills and Bradshaw Mountains into ponderosa pine country, with features such as single-track, mining roads, ridgelines, creek crossings, Granite Dells, and Watson Lake. Key course metrics: total estimated elevation gain 20,432 ft and loss 17,179 ft, maximum elevation 7,673 ft, minimum elevation 1,858 ft. Aid provisioning for the Bradshaw Brute is listed as 6 aid stations and 2 water stations; aid stations are cupless for cold drinks and provide refill points and food options. Runners must carry a GPS-enabled device with the course file downloaded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

101 mi
Bradshaw Brute 100 Miles
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