Saturday - February 22, 2025

Copper Corridor Trail Runs

50K | 31K | 17K | 12K

Picketpost Mountain & The Arizona Trail
SUPERIOR, AZ

Welcome to the Copper Corridor Trail Runs! This soon to be well known area is currently a hidden gem in Arizona. Be one of the first to discover this amazing area of Arizona which is not too far from Phoenix geographically, but a world away in so many ways. Discover the beauty and history of this land rich in resources and views.

With a race start & finish right in downtown Superior this is an Aravaipa race you won’t soon forget. You’ll soon leave the quite town behind as you venture into rugged and awesome desert country complete with Saguaro cactus forests, flowing creeks and rock formations reminiscent of the Superstition Wilderness or Bryce Canyon.

For those looking for a full day’s worth of adventure, sign up for the 50K which features many miles of the Arizona Trail and a loop around the iconic Picketpost Mountain!

Be sure to stick around for and afternoon of exploring Main Street, taking in the sights and sharing some well earned post race refreshments around town. Several bars will have live music Saturday evening.

Note: The 5 Mile Hill Climb will not take place in 2025 due to construction on the Queen Creek Bridge.

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

50K – 31K – 17K
Downtown Superior, AZ
165 Main Street
Superior, AZ 85173

12K
Superior Public Pool
234 S. Golf Course Road
Superior, AZ 85173

Start Times

7:00 AM – 50 Km Start
7:30 AM – 31 Km Start
8:00 AM – 17 Km Start
8:30 AM – 12 Km Start
(12K Start & Finish at Superior Public Pool)

Bib Pickup

Friday, February 21, 2025
Packet Pickup 6:00-7:30PM

Main Street Superior
101 W Main St.Superior, AZ , 85173
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Race Day Pickup 6:15A-8:00AM

Locations:
Downtown Superior, AZ
50K – 31K – 17K (Main St, Downtown Superior)

12K (Superior Public Pool)
7:15AM 12K Packet Pickup at Pool/Start line

Volunteer

We need help to make Copper Corridor 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 the finish line
Scenic and challenging courses
Well stocked aid stations every 2 to 11 miles
Post-race food & socializing
Custom finisher glass
Awards to the top 3 male & female finishers at each distance

Live Tracking

Follow the 2024 Copper Corridor Trail Runs with live split points throughout the race.

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Registration closes: Mon, Feb 17 @ 11:59PM MT

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Race Registration

	Until 10/13	Until 1/13*	Until 2/17	Race Day
50K	$130	$145	$160	$170
31K	$90	$105	$120	$130
17K	$70	$80	$90	$100
12K	$55	$65	$75	$85

An amusement tax of 11.2% will be added to entry fees for Town of Superior, Pinal County / State of Arizona.

*Race shirt guaranteed if registered by February 4, 2025 and are not included in registration after that point.

Online registration closes on Monday, 2/17, at 11:59PM. Registration will be available after online registration closes at all packet pickup locations if there are still spots available.

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Saturday - Feb 22, 2025

Start Time | 7:00 am

Time Limit | 9 Hours (4:00 pm)

Distance | 29.9 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 3,095 feet

Max Elevation | 3,315 feet

Women's Course Record | 4:18:53 - Jessica Roberts (2012)

Men's Course Record | 3:50:35 - Drew Frehs (2021)

Course Map

CalTopo Interactive Map

50 KM Event Details

The Copper Corridor Trail Runs depart from the old mining town of Superior, Arizona which serves as the start & finish line. Runners will head West of town towards Arnett Canyon where they will enter a riparian wonderland of flowing creeks, towering rock formations and dense sycamore trees before arriving at Picketpost Trailhead.

50 Km runners will continue South bound on the Arizona Trail for a circumnavigation of the mighty Picketpost Mountain before making their way back to Superior to finish on Main Street!

Aid stations every 2 to 11 miles including water, ice, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel 2O), sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one to two bottles of water.

The Telegraph Canyon aid (50K only) has been moved farther along the course due to access issues (boulders blocking road) so please leave Picket Post prepared for a long stretch without food or water! Please note, the stretch to Telegraph Canyon is remote and your longest section between aid. Please make sure you carry enough water for these stretches and prepare accordingly.

Aid Station	Segment Distance	Total Distance	Race
Start - Downtown	0	0	50KM
Picketpost Aid I	7	7
LOST Turnaround	1.8	8.8
Picketpost Aid II	1.8	10.6
Telegraph Canyon Aid	11.2	21.8
Superior High School Aid	6.2	28
Finish - Downtown	2.1	30.1	50KM

Crews are welcome to support runners at the finish line, Superior Public Pool, LOST Turnaround point, & Picketpost.

If visiting Picket Post, crews are not permitted to park at the trailhead. Crews will need to park from 0.5 to 0.75 miles away in the horse staging area (see map below), requiring that crews hike to meet runners at the aid station. If a runner is seen receiving aid from a vehicle in the Picket Post trailhead parking lot they will be subject to penalty or DQ from the race. Please plan accordingly.

Crews are also allowed at the LOST Turnaround point for the 50K & 31K runners (map below)

Pacers are not allowed for any distance. If you want to get out on this gorgeous course, consider signing up or becoming a volunteer!

Key Stats

Date | Saturday - Feb 22, 2025

Start Time | 7:30 am

Time Limit | 8+ Hours (4:00 pm Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 19.2 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,472 feet

Max Elevation | 2,827 feet

Women's Course Record | 2:25:26 - Ailsa Macdonald (2022)

Men's Course Record | 2:14:11 - Peter Frank (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Interactive Map

31 KM Event Details

The Copper Corridor Trail Runs depart from the old mining town of Superior, Arizona which serves as the start & finish line. Runners will head West of town towards Arnett Canyon where they will enter a riparian wonderland of flowing creeks, towering rock formations and dense sycamore trees.

31 Km entrants will traverse the length of Arnett to Picketpost Trailhead and get a taste of the Arizona Trail for two miles before returning back to Superior to finish on Main Street!

Aid stations every 2 to 7 miles including water, ice, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel 2O), sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one to two bottles of water.

Please note, the stretch from the Start to Picketpost Aid I is your longest section between aid. Please make sure you carry enough water for these stretches and prepare accordingly.

Aid Station	Segment Distance	Total Distance	Race
Start - Downtown	0	0	31KM
Picketpost Aid I	7	7
LOST Turnaround	1.8	8.8
Picketpost Aid II	1.8	10.6
Arnett Mine Aid	4.6	15.2
Superior High School Aid	2	17.2
Finish - Downtown	2	19.2	31KM

Crews are welcome to support runners at the finish line, Superior Public Pool, LOST Turnaround point, & Picketpost.

If visiting Picket Post, crews are not permitted to park at the trailhead. Crews will need to park from 0.5 to 0.75 miles away in the horse staging area (see map below), requiring that crews hike to meet runners at the aid station. If a runner is seen receiving aid from a vehicle in the Picket Post trailhead parking lot they will be subject to penalty or DQ from the race. Please plan accordingly.

Crews are also allowed at the LOST Turnaround point for the 50K & 31K runners (map below)

Pacers are not allowed for any distance. If you want to get out on this gorgeous course, consider signing up or becoming a volunteer!

Key Stats

Date | Saturday - Feb 22, 2025

Start Time | 8:00 am

Time Limit | 8 Hours (4:00 pm Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 10.3 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 737 feet

Max Elevation | 2,827 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:11:22 - Nicole Lane (2023)

Men's Course Record | 1:05:45 - Collier Kempton (2024)

Course Map

CalTopo Interactive Map

17 KM Event Details

Aid stations every 2 to 6.4 miles including water, ice, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel 2O), sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one to two bottles of water.

Please note, the stretch from the Start to Arnett Mine Aid is your longest section between aid. Please make sure you carry enough water for these stretches and prepare accordingly.

Aid Station	Segment Distance	Total Distance	Race
Start - Downtown	0	0	17KM
Arnett Mine Aid	6.4	6.4
Superior High School Aid	2	8.4
Finish - Downtown	2	10.4	17KM

Key Stats

Date | Saturday - Feb 22, 2025

Start Time | 8:30 am

Time Limit | 7+ Hours (4:00 pm Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 7.7 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 684 feet

Max Elevation | 2,691 feet

Women's Course Record | 59:31 - Jzsanette Cullen (2024)

Men's Course Record | 49:14 - Jay Jump (2020)

Course Map

CalTopo Interactive Map

12 KM Event Details

Aid stations every 2 to 11 miles including water, ice, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel 2O), sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one to two bottles of water to make sure you have enough water for these stretches.

Please note, the stretch from the Start to Arnett Mine Aid is your longest section between aid. Please make sure you carry enough water for these stretches and prepare accordingly.

Aid Station	Segment Distance	Total Distance	Race
Start - Superior Public Pool	0	0	12KM
Arnett Mine Aid	5.6	5.6
Finish - Superior Public Pool	2	7.6	12KM

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Additional Race Info

The start/finish line for the 50K, 31K, & 17K will be in Downtown Superior. You’ll find street parking in the area, but please do not block in any driveways in town. The town of Superior is also allowing parking at the Town Hall where there is an open dirt lot and is just a short walk to the start/finish area.

The start/finish line for the 12K is Superior Public Pool. There will be overflow parking across the street at Superior High School.

The race courses will be well marked with orange ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be marked with laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.

Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Portable restroom facilities will be located at the start line.

Timeline

6:15 AM – Packet pickup/race day registration begins in Downtown
6:30 AM – Begin Civil Twilight
6:54 AM – Sunrise
7:00 AM – 50K Start
7:15 AM – 12K packet pickup/race day registration begins at Superior Pool
7:30 AM – 31K Start
8:00 AM – 17K Start
8:30 AM – 12K Start at Superior Public Pool
4:00 PM – Overall cut-off in Downtown Superior / Races End

Trail Running & Trash

Please respect the trails and the beauty of the Tonto National Forest by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Cupless Race

We are so lucky to make the outdoors our passion and we want to continue to keep the beautiful trails we enjoy beautiful and free from trash. In our continued effort to reduce our footprint and preserve the trails we love, the Copper Corridor Trail Runs will be a cupless event.

What does that mean? There will be no paper cups at the aid stations for water, soda, electrolyte drink, etc. at this race. Runners will be responsible for carrying their own containers to refill along the way. UltrAspire reusable cups may be purchased with registration or on race day OR we encourage you to bring your own! Grab a cup, a hydration vest, pouch, or water bottle and we will fill it at each aid station along the way. We ask you to help us in our efforts by preparing for a cup-free race day and thank you in advance for being good stewards of the trails!

Learn More About Cupless Racing

Race Timing

We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. You will be provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. It is important to not crease, or fold the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read. Additionally, you will be required to check in to all aid stations by prominently displaying your bib number for volunteers to record. If you drop from the race you must notify race management.

Follow along on race day at: live.aravaiparunning.com

We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. You can even help and run on race day. If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, photography, videography, social media and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here by clicking the button below.

Volunteer HERE!

Historic Hotel Magma re-opened March 1, 2019 and will have room available for the Copper Corridor Trail Runs directly in front of the start/finish line in Downtown Superior.

One unique place in the heart of Superior, Arizona, went into a complete process of historical restoration for a period of more than five years to bring its beautiful structure and interior to its birth date. Originally opened in 1912, this hotel also features The Ladle Restaurant serving breakfast each morning. Mention Copper Corridor Trail Runs for a discounted room rate. Hotel Reservations

Camping

Camping is available at Box 8 Ranch in Superior as well as in the nearby Tonto National Forest. Please follow all forest service signage and regulations on where to camp.

For the 2024-2025 Desert Runner Trail Series, Aravaipa Running will be working with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation to assist in their mission rescues and rehabilitates wildlife that has been injured, displaced, and orphaned. Once rehabilitated, they are returned to the wild. Sanctuary is provided to animals that cannot be released back to the wild.

Proceeds from the beer garden will go directly to this Association. The Beer Garden is being sponsored by a local brewery: Huss Brewing.

Results & Photos

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Saturday - February 22, 2025

Copper Corridor Trail Runs

Event Location

Start Times

Bib Pickup

Volunteer

Race Perks

Live Tracking

Race Registration

Course Information

50KM

31KM

17 KM

12 KM

McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs Highlight Video

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos

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