The Grand to Grand Ultra 2014, The Third Edition & Only Self-Supported Stage Footrace in America, Will Start on September 21st, 2014

Grand to Grand Ultra http://www.g2gultra.com/ September 21 – 27, 2014 in Utah and Arizona, United States

Kanab, Utah (PRWEB) September 21, 2014

Ultra Challenge America LLC is pleased to announce the third edition of the Grand to Grand Ultra, which will take place from September 21 through September 27, 2014. This unique event is a 6-stage, 7 day, self-supported footrace. It will be held in the states of Utah and Arizona in the USA, covering a cumulative distance of approximately 170 miles (273 km). The race is open to runners and hikers.

The 170 mile course route begins at the awe-inspiring north rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and finishes on the summit of the Grand Staircase, one of the world's most iconic geological formations. The course takes participants through a desert landscape of sand dunes, red rock canyons, buttes, mesas and hoodoos. Participants will navigate through compelling slot canyons and climb more than 18,000 feet over the course of the race. They will experience the remotest part of continental America in the way of the earliest settlers, Navajo and Paiute Indian tribes.

The field of participants from all over the world will come together for this challenging event, assuming the responsibility of carrying their own backpacks containing food, sleeping bag, mat and other mandatory equipment for the week. Participants can elect to compete as individuals or teams. Participants are expected to possess basic outdoor survival skills such as familiarity with outdoor gear and backpacking. However, they are not required to possess any technical navigational or climbing skills to take part in the Event. Entrants from 22 countries will start.

The event is proud to support the charity impossible2Possible, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and equipping a generation of young global problem solvers to reach beyond their perceived limits and make positive change in the world. Competitors are also raising funds for 14 different charities.

Registration is now open for 2015. Advance registration is required and early registration is strongly recommended for this event given the quotas for different countries. Please visit the event website at http://www.g2gultra.com for more information and complete registration details.

Please follow the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/g2gultra and also on Twitter http://twitter.com/g2gultra

For information regarding registration, sponsorship, or other event-related questions,
please contact Colin Geddes at info(at)g2gultra(dot)com.

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