Anton Krupicka failed to beat Jones' time on April 20, 2013, 6h59m24s, just 32s faster than Mackey's 2007 time. Then, on 5/11/2013, Rob Krar brought the FKT all the way down to 6h21m47s.
Krar reported:
Pretty special day at the Canyon, still wrapping my head around it!
Quick details (irunfar.com will be hosting run report in near future):
- Near perfect conditions and very minor issues
- Had company (Brian Tinder) from south rim to river on way out and from Skeleton Point back up to south rim on way back
- OFFICIAL TIME 6:21:47
- See video's for start, North Kaibab Trailhead and finish
START
youtu.be/dwAKrFnHZ7k
NORTH KAIBAB TRAILHEAD (Warning--not family friendly. This was the first time I checked my watch during the run and was a little surprised at what I saw)
youtu.be/2w5TkiF-EQ0
FINISH
youtu.be/ZVJuuXHS4ew
Thanks everyone for your support and encouragement!