Meet Your Bootleg Team
AZ Bootleg 100 started in 2019 over an Instagram message between Daniel (right) and Mags (left), when they decided to do their own small “Bootleg” version of a 100mi in 100 days challenge. They met up for beers a few days later, and Bootleg was born!
Karissa (center) joined us in 2025 as our Social Media Manager. She’s been a Bootlegger for years, so we’re super excited to welcome her to the team.
Our purpose is to create an inclusive and diverse community that encourages anyone (regardless of background, experience, or ability) to have fun on trail while respecting nature.
Mags
- Favorite trail in Arizona to hike: Anything in the Grand Canyon
- Favorite trail to run: Mt. Baldy
- Do you prefer hiking or running? A little of this, a little of that!
- Favorite Beverage: Lemonade
- Favorite place in AZ to visit: Flagstaff
- Favorite song to sing in the car: Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
- What superpower would you choose: Magneto’s power over metal
Daniel
- Favorite trail in Arizona to hike: Superstitions Ridgeline
- Favorite trail to run: Go John Trail
- Do you prefer hiking or running? Hike — it used to be run, but my beers shake too much
- Favorite Beverage: Most sour beer, but playing on the AZ theme– V. Beauregard from College Street Brewhouse
- Favorite place in AZ to visit: Flagstaff
- Favorite song to sing in the car: Wash Away by Iya Terra
- What superpower would you choose: Flight
Karissa
- Favorite trail in Arizona to hike: Sedona’s Oak Creek
- Favorite trail to run: Any trail in the Sonoran Preserve
- Do you prefer hiking or running? Hiking
- Favorite Beverage: A good caffeine-free root beer
- Favorite place in AZ to visit: Anywhere up North in the forest. Nothing beats fresh air and the smell of pine trees.
- Favorite song to sing in the car: Too many! Depends on the mood.
- What superpower would you choose: Time travel
What happened to Jon?
That’s Jon Hillis on the left, our former Bootleg Co-Host. He was a fantastic co-host for a few years, then he moved to Alaska. He’s living his best life up there with his wife Elise, their horses, and more nature to explore than ever before! We miss him dearly at Bootleg, but we love seeing his Alaskan adventures. You can follow him as well at @jonsilenth on Instagram.
Ready to Join? Choose your adventure!
Bootleg Classic
Log up to 100 miles — that’s the big goal! Great option for anyone.
Group hikes take a 35-45min/mi pace.
Bootleg Unlimited
Log as many miles as you want and get a little competitive. How far can you go in 100 days? Group hikes take a 25-30min/mi pace.
Either way you choose, you get access to all of the Bootleg benefits: all group hikes, the facebook group, social hour, after party, and finisher prize. 🙂
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