The Gary Cross – Arizona 6 Day Race

The Gary Cross

Arizona 6 Day Race

Est. 2005

2026 Event Details

Date: March 29th – April 4th 2026

Start time: 7am to 7pm

Location: 15th Street Park
Douglas, Arizona

Distance: The 2026 event (6 × 12 hours)

IG: @Arizona6Day

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Runner at the Arizona 6 Day Run finish with trophies in the foreground.

2005–2025 Race Results

2005

John Radich – Winner (361.5 miles)
Gary Cross
Jerry Schuster
Steve Path
Thomas Noriaga
Bill Dickey

2006

John Radich – Winner (306 miles)
Gary Cross
Jerry Schuster
Bill Dickey
David Melendez

2007

John Radich – Winner (377.25 miles)
Gary Cross

For additional historical updates, see: https://multidays.com/arizona-6-day-race-updates/

2008

Jerry Schuster – Winner (306 miles)
Gary Cross

6-Day race has a new winner
Schuster wins 144-hour marathon
By Bruce Whetten Daily Dispatch
Apr 22, 2008
Arizona 6 Day race photo from 2008.

2009

Bob Oberkehr – Winner (306 miles)
Gary Cross

6-Day race ends with new winner
By Bruce Whetten Douglas Dispatch
Jun 20, 2009

Article: https://www.myheraldreview.com/news/douglas/6-day-race-ends-with-new-winner/article_0f8c0364-af68-5a82-91b9-c536957330e5.html

2010

John Radich – Winner (316 miles)
Gary Cross

2011

Steve Papp – Winner (202 miles)
Gary Cross
Jerry Schuster

2012

Bob Oberkehr – Winner (321 miles)
Gary Cross

2013

John Radich – Winner (321 miles)
Gary Cross

2014 (6 × 12hrs)

John Radich – Winner (228 miles)
Gary Cross

2015

John Radich – Winner (238 miles)
Gary Cross
Varvara Szeprethy
Bill Dickey

2016 (6 × 12hrs)

John Radich – Winner (267 miles)
Jerry Schuster – 240 miles
Bob Keogh – 230 miles
Gary Cross

2017

Jerry Schuster – Winner (124 miles)
Gary Cross

2018

Jerry Schuster – Winner (135 miles)
Gary Cross

2019

Jerry Schuster – Winner (124.5 miles)
Ian Peters
Gary Cross

Schuster wins 6-Day race
By Bruce Whetten Douglas Dispatch
Jul 25, 2019
Race photo from 2019 with Schuster.

Article: https://www.myheraldreview.com/sports/schuster-wins-6-day-race/article_9502d0ea-f263-530e-bb9e-5904bb8fb7ec.html

2020

Bob Keogh – Winner (175 miles)
Gary Cross

2021

Bob Keogh – Winner (302 miles)
Gary Cross

2022

Jerry Schuster – Winner (?)
Gary Cross

2023

Britney Heinzelmann – Winner (321 miles)
John Radich : 250
Bob Keogh
Gary Cross

2024

Jerry Schuster – Winner (?)
Gary Cross

2025

Jason Lester – Winner (378 miles * New Course Record)
2. Tim Lawson – 101.5 miles
3. Dave Nevins – 101.5 miles
4. Peter Hessing – 37.5 miles
5. Jerry Schuster – 30.75 miles
6. Arizona Cross – 21 miles

Photo at the Arizona 6 Day Race with the AZ 6 Day Race banner.

From Spectator to Participant: My Unexpected Journey at the Arizona 6 Day Race

Author: Dave Nevins, Tourism Coordinator

Dave Nevins sitting in a chair with a chameleon on his shoulder at the Arizona 6 Day Race.

From Spectator to Participant: My Unexpected Journey at the Arizona 6 Day Race

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