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Bradshaw Brute 100

A distinct 99.9-mile point-to-point race within Cocodona race week, climbing from Black Canyon City through Crown King to Prescott with a 38-hour cutoff.

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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

Listed edition overview
DateMay 2-3, 2027
Location🇺🇸 Black Canyon City to Prescott, Arizona, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance99.9 mi
State / areaArizona (AZ)
Course modelPoint-to-point
Edition noteThe 2027 date and cutoff are published; elevation and surface figures on the event page are labeled from the 2026 course.
Elevation gain20,838 ft on the organizer's 2026 course figures
Elevation loss17,565 ft on the organizer's published course figures
Cutoff38 hours, finishing by 8:00 PM Monday
Start6:00 AM
HighlightsBradshaw Mountains, Black Canyon City to Prescott

Course & Terrain

Point-to-point mountain route linking Black Canyon City, Crown King, the Bradshaw range, and Prescott on singletrack and rugged doubletrack.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
  • Crown King, Bradshaw Mountains, and Prescott

The published surface mix is approximately 49% singletrack, 50% doubletrack, and 1% pavement across desert and high-mountain environments.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics noteThe 100-mile option has its own start, 38-hour cutoff, tracker process, aid plan, and no-pacer rule. Recheck the 2027 guide when route-specific figures are finalized.

Why This Race Matters

Bradshaw Brute 100 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. 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

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
  • The route gains more than 20,000 ft on the currently published figures
  • Do not apply Cocodona 250 timing or pacer rules to this named 100-mile option

Event FAQs

Is Bradshaw Brute a separate 100-mile option?

Yes. The organizer publishes a distinct 99.9-mile start, course section, entry, and 38-hour limit within Cocodona race week.

What is the Bradshaw Brute 100 cutoff?

The 2027 event page lists 38 hours, from 6:00 AM Sunday to 8:00 PM Monday.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Cocodona race-week page with Bradshaw Brute 100 details — https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona/
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.