MULTIDAYRUNNING
🌙 48-HourBeginner Friendly

Across the Years

A legendary multi-day running festival spanning New Year's Eve. Offers 6-hour to 6-day fixed-time races plus fixed-distance options. Organized by Aravaipa Running.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateDec 28, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Location🇺🇸 Peoria, Arizona, USA
Format48-Hour
TerrainRoad
RegionNorth America
HighlightsNew Year's Tradition, 6h to 6-Day Options

Why This Race Matters

Across the Years is a useful reference point for runners comparing 48-hour events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Plan at least one sleep strategy before race week. A 48-hour race usually turns on how well you manage the second night.
  • Flat, repetitive surfaces make pacing simple but increase repetitive-load stress. Rotate shoes and schedule foot checks before problems become visible.
  • This event is marked beginner-friendly in the directory, but first-timers should still verify cutoffs, support rules, and crew access on the official site.

Sources

  1. Official event website — https://aravaiparunning.com/network/across-the-years/
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed May 2026.