Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon
Images copyright John and Ann Mahan
The Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon is a 135-mile winter marathon from International Falls to Tower, MN. For more information, click here.
Note to 2011 Arrowhead 135 Participants: As spectators for bike racer Joel Austin, we were so inspired by all of you for your spirit of adventure, fortitude, positive attitude, graciousness, and perseverance in temperatures reaching -35 degrees F. If you recognize yourself in any of these photos, please feel free to drag the image off our site, for your personal use only. Anyone interested in publishing these images or any other for-profit uses, please contact us to negotiate terms and fees. All rights reserved.
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#B4_11_3104Race start, International Falls, MN
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Bicyclists start, International Falls, MN
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Runners and skiers start, International Falls, MN
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Runners and skiers start, International Falls, MN
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Racers near County Road 97 crossing
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Racer (Joel Austin) near County Road 97 crossing
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Route 53 road crossing
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Joel Austin and other racers approaching Route 53 road crossing
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Joel Austin and other racers approaching Route 53 road crossing
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Joel Austin heading down Arrowhead Trail after Route 53 road crossing
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Joel Austin -- Route 53 road crossing
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Racers heading down Arrowhead Trail after Route 53 road crossing
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Route 53 road crossing
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Racer (Joel Austin) on trail just past Route 53 road crossing
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Spectator watching/waiting for racer at Gateway
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Racer (Joel Austin) arriving at Gateway
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Racer Joel Austin at Gateway
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Joel Austin getting ready to leave Gateway
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Racer Joel Austin leaving Gateway
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Racer Joel Austin leaving Gateway
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Racer Joel Austin near Ash River Trail road crossing
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Racer Joel Austin at Ash River Trail road crossing
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Joel Austin and spectator Jenny Mahan at Ash River Trail road crossing
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Joel Austin and spectator Jenny Mahan at Ash River Trail road crossing
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Joel Austin, Arrowhead Trail road crossing at Ash River Trail
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Joel Austin, Arrowhead Trail road crossing at Ash River Trail
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Racer on Arrowhead Trail at Sheep Ranch Road crossing
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Racers on Arrowhead Trail at Sheep Ranch Road crossing
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Racer Joel Austin on Arrowhead Trail at Sheep Ranch Road crossing
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Racer Joel Austin at Sheep Ranch Road crossing
#C6_11_3051Racer crossing Elephant Lake to reach Melgeorges Resort
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Racer crossing Elephant Lake to reach Melgeorges Resort
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Racer Joel Austin crossing Elephant Lake to reach Melgeorges Resort
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Cabin for racers at Melgeorges Resort on Elephant Lake
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Racer Joel Austin preparing to leave Crescent after a break
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Racer Joel Austin ready to leave Crescent
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Racer Joel Austin at Vermilion Lake Road crossing
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Joel Austin at Vermilion Lake Road crossing
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Arrowhead Trail road crossing -- Vermilion Lake Road
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Joel Austin near Vermilion Lake Road crossing
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Joel Austin near Vermilion Lake Road crossing
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Joel Austin, Arrowhead trail near Vermilion Lake Road
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At County Road 115 road crossing, Jenny wishing Joel luck on his final leg of the 135-mile journey
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Waiting at the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line
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Joel Austin approaching the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line
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Joel Austin approaching the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line
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Joel Austin coming up the final hill, approaching the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line
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Joel Austin approaching the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line
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"Two for two!" -- this is Joel Austin's second Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon and finish.
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Arrowhead finish line -- Joel crossing the line, Jenny greeting him, instructions given by Arrowhead worker on resort balcony
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Finish line!
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Success!
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Winter snow bike tire tracks in snow at Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line
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A runner crosses the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon finish line.
Note to 2011 Arrowhead 135 Participants: As spectators for bike racer Joel Austin, we were so inspired by all of you for your spirit of adventure, fortitude, positive attitude, graciousness, and perseverance in temperatures reaching -35 degrees F. If you recognize yourself in any of these photos, please feel free to drag the image off our site, for your personal use only. Anyone interested in publishing these images or any other for-profit uses, please contact us to negotiate terms and fees. All rights reserved.
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