Course
The 50K starts at Agua Fria Trailhead near Lake Pleasant and follows the Maricopa and Black Canyon Trails through Anthem Trailhead, finishing in Cave Creek Regional Park on the Go John, Quartz and Overton Trails. The 24K, 11K and 5K stay inside Cave Creek Regional Park on mountain trails. Sections are steep, rocky and fully exposed. Multiple aid stations are provided.
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
About
A trail running event hosted by Aravaipa Running featuring four distances (50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K) that serves as the first race of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. The 50K and 24K races explore the Maricopa Trail in point-to-point format, while the 11K and 5K remain within Cave Creek Regional Park.
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