2020 Rob Krar Ultra Camp Summer Retreat

The longest of our offerings, this 6-night camp allows for generous time exploring everything Flagstaff has to offer. Multiple runs in our beautiful mountain town as well as a run on the red rocks of Sedona make this a true bucket list adventure.

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Camp Description

The 6th annual Summer Retreat offers the opportunity to meet one of the world’s premier ultra runners in his hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. Our marquee event, this six night camp has it all. Experience wonderfully smooth singletrack, technical running in the pines, the magnificent alpine environment high in the volcanic San Francisco Peaks and the aspen-filled Inner Basin, and heat training on the red rocks of Sedona.

In a small group that allows for generous individual attention, you’ll get to run alongside of and learn from Rob in some of his favorite—and most beautiful—places to train. The goal of the camp is to provide an inspirational, educational, and once-in-a-lifetime running experience unlike anything available in our sport.

*Please note the camp is reserved for adults 21 years and older.

RUNNING

The 2020 Summer camp offers guided trail runs over a variety of terrains, distances, and altitudes throughout the week. The camp will be best experienced by runners who are healthy and in good fitness with at least some experience training for and racing long-distance trail races, and/or are interested in learning more about them.

Campers DO NOT need to be advanced competitive runners to attend the camp. However, participants should arrive fit, healthy, and rested and be comfortable running or hiking for several hours at a time to be best prepared for the variety of terrain, temperatures, grades, and altitudes that will be experienced during the week. Attendees will be encouraged to run or hike at paces they find comfortable and choose distances each day that best suits their training, goals, and comfort level. We will have local trail runners helping to guide each run. Rest assured it is our goal that nobody will be running alone on the trails.

Our runs are designed to accommodate a wide range of goals, distances and paces. All runs are either one way or looped to maximize new terrain and will finish with a deluxe picnic lunch on location. Roughly, the main route each day is about 9 miles with the option to add additional mileage or cover fewer miles. Keep in mind the altitude ‑ from 3500’ in Sedona, to 7000′ in the town of Flagstaff, and higher elevations over 10,000 during runs ‑ and sometimes tricky terrain will likely add additional challenge to the runs, but should not a discouraging factor to attending camp. The vast majority of attendees come from sea level with little to no experience running at altitude.

If you think you may not be “good enough” or experienced enough for this camp, please send me a message. It’s the most common question I receive and not once have I replied with a no. Beginners and intermediate level trail and ultra runners are our ideal guest and we feel have the most to gain. CLICK TO CONTACT ROB 

The camp is ideally timed training and learning for many summer races and events including:

LODGING

Included in the registration fee, campers will receive six nights accommodation at Embassy Suites by Hilton, which is conveniently located close to many amenities. Check-in time is 4pm on Sunday and check-out time is 11am on Saturday. We have a great relationship with our hotel, and more often than not both early check-in and late check-out are available.

There is a TON to do in Flagstaff and the surrounding area and we’ll only be scratching the surface during the camp. We highly recommend you spend a few extra days before and/or after the camp and take full advantage of your time here! We have negotiated a discounted rate with the hotel of $155/night and you’ll have the option of booking up to four nights extra accommodation during registration.

DINING

Rob and Christina prioritize eating well, and meals will certainly be one of the many highlights of the week. Campers will be dining at some of Flagstaff’s favorite and top-rated restaurants, as well as joining Rob and Christina for two meals at their home. All meals are included in the registration fee (excluding alcohol at restaurants).

TRAVEL

Fly to Phoenix (PHX)

Shuttles are available from the Phoenix airport to Flagstaff departing approximately every 1.5 hours. The “University North” drop-off location is conveniently located close to Embassy Suites/downtown area. Walking, Uber, or cab rides are easy options for the final 0.9 mile distance to Embassy Suites. See Groome Transportation for more information.

Fly to Flagstaff (FLG)

The Flagstaff airport is small, convenient, and very easy to navigate.

American Airlines has multiple flights scheduled each day connecting from both Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX. It’s a quick and easy 5-mile Uber or cab ride from the airport to Embassy Suites/downtown area.

United Airlines offers twice daily direct flights from Denver as well.