Rim Runners

10/08/2024

This young woman is an incredible runner and human. Congratulations Courtney.

08/07/2024

Updates on the fires in our area.

08/05/2024

08/03/2024

Safety Reminder from the Forest Service.

UPDATE 8/2/24: The SuperScoopers have been released from the Sand Stone Fire and are no longer working from Bartlett Lake.

Two multi-engine Superscoopers are using Bartlett Lake as a water source over the next couple of days. Recreationists using Bartlett Lake should keep their watercraft as close as possible to the shore if aircraft are working in the vicinity. Superscoopers will approach the lake at approximately 100mph and are unable to maneuver away from any boaters once they begin skimming the water. Please stay as close to the shore as possible and do not fly any drones in the area.

These aircraft will be operating during daylight hours over the next couple of days, primarily near and to the south of Bartlett Dam.

08/03/2024

Ultra running history.

Gordy Ainsleigh made his iconic run on the Western States Trail 50 years ago on August 3-4, 1974. He finished the 89-mile trail in under 24 hours

07/30/2024

Sharing an update on the Sand Stone Fire.

Sand Stone Fire Forces Closure of AZT Near Sunflower

The Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for 5.2 miles of Passage 22 of the Arizona Trail between Highway 87 (AZT mile 384.7) and the Cross F Trailhead Connector (mile 389.9). No safe or reasonable detours have been identified, and everyone is encouraged to avoid the area until the fire has been contained and the trail is determined to be safe for recreation.

Keep up to date with wildfires in Arizona through Inciweb online.

07/30/2024

Hey all you Rim Runners out there. Our group run for tomorrow (July 31, 2024) will be from the store at 5:15 pm. The store is located at 807 S. Beeline Hwy Space A, Payson AZ 85541. We will be running from the store and doing the Bubba Run 5k course. Walkers, runners, everyone is welcome to join the last official Rim Runners group run. Not to fret, Honey Albrecht is creating a page, Mogollon Rim Runners. The weekly Wednesday group runs at 5:15 will continue with the occasional longer trail runs thrown in. Watch for it, and don't forget to register for the Bubba Run this Sunday!

See you all on the trail!

07/24/2024

Hi Rim Runners today’s group run will be from the trailhead at the end of Phoenix Street at 5:15 pm. The evenings have been beautiful here in Rim Country and we hope you will come and join us!