"There are two things we take for granted everyday - time and health.
The moment you lose them, only then do you wake up."
Joost van der Westhuizen. 

2024

SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024: GRAND CANYON RIM2RIM EVENT 1

SEPTEMBER 27 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024: GRAND CANYON RIM2RIM EVENT 2

GRAND CANYON RIM2RIM OVERVIEW

Join us for our 8th annual Grand Canyon Rim2Rim run. Descend down the south rim, cross the Colorado River, and climb to the top of the north rim. With an elevation change of 5,000 feet from the south rim to the Colorado River, 6,000 feet up the north rim, and about 22 miles across, this is not a challenge to take on without some serious training. Those feeling really bold can conquer the Rim2Rim2Rim round trip challenge. 

If you are fit, healthy, ready to take on a big challenge and want a running experience you'll never forget, join us for this epic adventure. 

Grand Canyon Itinerary

Day 1, Friday:  Meet in Las Vegas.

Your trip begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fly to Las Vegas, arriving at McCarran Airport in the morning in time to meet with the group. We recommend arriving a night early if possible, to allow for some relaxation time and to avoid any problems with delayed flights or delayed luggage. From Las Vegas, we’ll take a four-hour ride to our accommodations on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. We meet at Whole Foods at 9am so that we have time to stop off in historic Williams, AZ for lunch (known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon). We will travel by luxury coach for a comfortable ride, with bathrooms onboard. We will arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park in time for a magnificent sunset. After sunset, we will enjoy a big banquet dinner to prepare us for the weekend ahead. During dinner, we will host an orientation meeting, allowing us time to get better acquainted with our traveling companions. Dinner, transportation, and accommodation included.

Day 2, Saturday:  Run from South Rim to North Rim.

Time to run! You'll go at your own pace and have the opportunity to take photos along this spectacular route that takes us 5,000 feet down the Kaibab trail, we will pass Phantom Ranch, move along the Colorado, then head 6,000 feet north to the North Rim Lodge. An experience you will never forget! Be prepared for some steep descending / climbing. If you make it in time for sunset, sit back and relax in the North Rim Adirondack chairs, with breathtaking views over the canyon. We will finish with an incredible meal at the North Rim Lodge. Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

Day 3, Sunday:  Choose to shuttle back to South Rim or Run another 24 miles.

If you're feeling up to it, you can choose to return to the South Rim by foot. Following the same trail down to Phantom Ranch, you'll experience a 6,000 foot elevation change from the top of the North Rim to the bottom of the Canyon. We will take an alternative route up to the top of the South Rim, following the Bright Angel Trail. If the 22 miles from Day 2 was enough for you, you'll have the option to take a shuttle back to our accommodation on the South Rim and enjoy a relaxing morning before your scheduled departure. We will meet up on the South Rim for dinner and drinks to celebrate our epic journey in style! Breakfast, dinner, and accommodation included.

Day 4, Monday:  Return to Las Vegas.

After a well deserved lie in, you'll enjoy a relaxing morning and a big breakfast on the South Rim before heading back to Las Vegas. What you do in Vegas is up to you! Breakfast and transportation back to Las Vegas included.