Candice’s Arizona Trail FKT attempt

April 8th Candice left the Mexico-USA border and started running north on the Arizona Trail (AZT).  

Candice is attempting to set a record for the Fasted Known Time (FKT) on the 800 mile trail from Mexico to Utah.  The AZT  is a beautiful scenic route that climbs over several mountain ranges and National Forests, through the Sonoran Desert, through the pine forests and grasslands on the Mogollon Rim, down one side of the Grand Canyon, across the Colorado River and back out of the Grand Canyon, to finish on the 7500’ high plateau of the Kaibab National Forest which leads to Utah!

Candice has pulled together a team to help her complete this run.  The record that she is attempting to set will be for the fastest known time to complete the Arizona Trail for a supported run.  

This crew will be supporting her by providing supplies, taking turns pacing her, and helping to carry supplies during the long hauls in areas where no vehicles can access the AZT.  These incredible runners and friends will also be there to tend to her medical needs, bandage up her feet, and give her moral support.  

As her Mom and Dad, we’d like to give a big thank to all of her amazing crew!

Day1:

727.4 miles to Utah….go, Candice, go!

We hope to meet up with her along the trail.  And of course, Mom and Dad will bring along some breakfast sandwiches, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and lots of hugs and love!