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Saturday, December 7, 2024

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McDowell Mountain Frenzy
Trail Runs

50 Mile | 50K | 25K | 10 Mile | 5 Mile

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Mesa, AZ

Explore the best of McDowell Mountain Regional Park with perfect winter weather in the Sonoran Desert. These trails runs are perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike that wind and weave their way through beautiful desert single track. The 50K is an ideal first ultra with a single loop course that briefly runs into Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Want the ultimate Frenzy experience? Take on the 50 miler that climbs high above Scottsdale to the revered Thompson Peak with 360 degree views of the Valley of the Sun.

*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Start Times

7:00 AM – 50 Mile Start 
7:30 AM – 50 Km Start
8:00 AM – 25 Km Start
8:15 AM – 10 Mile Start
8:30 AM – 5 Mile Start

Bib Pickup

Bib/Shirt PickupFriday, December 6
Packet Pickup 11a-6pm
Aravaipa Running Warehouse – Drive Thru
2401 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 346-0554————————————-
Saturday, December 7
Packet Pickup 6:15a-8:30 AM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Volunteer

We need help to make McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!
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Race Perks

- Gender specific cut race shirt
- Chip timed race results displayed at finish line
- Scenic and challenging course on desert trails
- Well stocked aid stations every 3-10.5 miles
- Post race food (bagels, fresh fruit) & socializing
- Charity Beer Garden
- Finisher award 
- 50 Mile finishers award

Live Tracking

Follow the 2024 McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs with live split points throughout the race.
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Registration closes: Mon, Dec 2 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

 

  Until 7/28 Until 11/3 Until 12/2 Race Week
5 Mile $45 $50 $55 $60
10 Mile $70 $80 $90 $100
25 KM $90 $105 $120 $130
50 KM $130 $145 $160 $170
50 Mile $170 $185 $200 $210

*Pricing does not include tax.

Save $7.97 (including tax) with our no-shirt option! Shirts are only offered & guaranteed on race day if ordered by 11/11, otherwise shirts will be available if there are extras. 

Course Information

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Key Stats

Date | Saturday, Dec 7, 2024

Start Time | 7:00 am

Time Limit | 16 Hours (11:00pm)

Distance | 50.1 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 5,800 feet

Max Elevation | 2,596 feet

Women's Course Record | 7:27:58 - Nicole Hanson (2023)

Men's Course Record | 6:18:41 - Bryan Kerl (2022) 

Course Map
Coros .GPX File
CalTopo Interactive Map

50 Mile Event Details

McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs Highlight Video

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos

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