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  As you can see from the picture above, planning for 2013 already is underway.  We want your input.  Please go to our Comments & Suggestions Page and fill out the form there.  Your answers will be private and will … Continue reading →

Here’s a video showing the starts of all three races.  More videos are coming!

This sunset shot of Big Bend National Park is one of many we have in our albums on the Picasa website.  We’ll have shots of scenery, the park, race preparations and, of course, of the run itself.  Just click here … Continue reading →

We do not want any bikes – mountain, racer or otherwise – on the course with the runners. It is a strict rule that you must stay on the trails and roads. Having bicycle riders on the course, no matter … Continue reading →

Heading Home – As you head north out of the Big Bend area, you will most certainly encounter at least one Border Patrol checkpoint.  These are interior checkpoints set up away from the actual border. It usually is a quick … Continue reading →

IMPORTANT! — Friends of Big Bend NP tell us Friday packet pickup will be from 4 PM until 6 PM at Panther Junction, rather than the 1 PM to 4 PM previously announced. More later. Please try to time your arrival to … Continue reading →

  Here’s a list of gear we strongly recommend each runner packs for the Big Bend Ultra Run.These items will make your run easier and provide you with maximum protection.  Cap – some kind of head cover Sunglasses Sunscreen Gloves … Continue reading →

Friday dawned with a beautiful sunrise and no trace of the powerful winds that shook us Thursday. This day started off lucky, to heck with superstition (or the wind blew all of our scheduled bad luck to South America). We … Continue reading →