I am so honored that the LA Times did a feature story on the Badwater Quad I finished less than 2 weeks ago. It is a really great article and is bringing in donations. I do hope you know that $1 makes a difference.… Read More
Author Archives: Jay Batchen
Lisa Smith-Batchen featured in Runner’s World, Running to Benefit Clean Water
Lisa Smith-Batchen, founder of Dreamchaser Events and a world reknown elite ultra runner is featured in Runner’s World Magazine, see article here.
Runner Completes Incredible 584-Mile “Quad Badwater”
Think the Badwater Ultramarathon sounds tough? Lisa Smith-Batchen ran the course four times back-to-back to benefit clean water.
… Read MoreOur own Lisa Smith-Batchen inducted into the Badwater Hall of Fame!
The Badwater ultramarathon is considered one of the toughest races in the world.
135 miles and crossing one of the hottest places in the world, Death Valley, makes Badwater a one of a kind race.
Lisa Smith-Batchen joins a prestigious group of runners, coaches and extreme athletes for this incredibly special award. … Read More
2013 MDS UPDATE
If your name is on the list of those selected to participate in the 2013 MDS, you should have received an email earlier today (Wednesday, March 21) from our office with details on pre-registration for the 2013 event. Please contact our office if you did not receive this update as the deadline to secure a spot is Wednesday, April 25.… Read More
Teton Turkey Chase
The 2011 Teton Turkey Chase was held on Saturday, Novemeber 19th, and although it was quite breezy and cold, the number of participants was still up nicely from last year. … Read More
2013 MDS Lottery Is OPEN!
The lottery for spots in the 2013 Marathon Des Sables, for those living in Canada and the USA, is now open! If you are interested in participating in the 2013 event, please visit the 2013 LOTTERY tab on our website, before November 4th, and enter your contact information. … Read More
Jackson Hole Marathon Events – Saturday, September 24th
Race day is fast approaching, so sign up for one of our races if you haven’t already. Complete race information is available on the official race site: http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/marathon/
Here are the new updates for the Aid Stations
Marathon Half Marathon
– AS#1 – 2.6 miles
– AS#2 – 4.8 miles
– AS#3 – 6.8 miles
– AS#4 – 8.9 miles
– AS#5 – 11.0 miles
– AS#6 – 13.1 miles
– AS#7 – 15.0 miles
– AS#8 – 17.2 miles
– AS#9 – 19.7 miles
– AS#10 – 21.3 miles
– AS#11 – 23.4 miles
– AS#12 – 25.1 miles
Half Marathon
– AS#7 1.9 miles
– AS#8 4.1 miles
– AS#9 6.6 miles
– AS#10 8.2 miles
– AS#11 10.3 miles
– AS#11 10.3 miles
Note:
– All Aid Stations will have water and Powerade sports drink (dispensed from coolers by way of new quick-fill nozzles—we’ll have these on display at the Expo: http://www.hydrapouch.com/hydrapour/… Read More
Grand Teton Races – Race Day Photos Now Available
Race Day PhotosGrand Teton Races: What a Day!
Well, if you weren’t up at Targhee with us on Saturday, you really missed out. The weather was perfect, and as always, the scenery was spectacular. Thanks to all the participants in the 4 races, and congratulations to the winners. Also, a big thanks goes out to the sponsors and volunteers, without whom the event could not have taken place. … Read More
Grand Teton Races: Registration Re-Opened
Race Registration Re-Opened: 50 Mile, 50K and Trail Marathon
We had several calls this morning from runners still wanting to sign-up for this weekend’s races. So registration has been re-opened until 3:00 PM today for the 50 Mile, 50K and Trail Marathon Races.… Read More