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Saturday - March 8, 2025

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Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs

50 Mile | 50K | 30K | 1/2 Marathon | 8K | Kid’s Fun Run

White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Waddell, AZ

Discover Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs with its challenging climbs, stunning views, and thrilling descents. With the 50 Mile & 50 Km courses, traverse the winding tracks adorned with boulders and desert flora. Brace yourself for the ultimate endurance test in the hazardous Ford Canyon section, featuring exhilarating downhill rock scrambling amidst iconic "White Tank" formations.

*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Start Times

6:15 AM – 50 Mile Start
6:30 AM – 50 Km Start
6:45 AM –  30 Km Start
7:30 AM – 1/2 Marathon Start
8:00 AM – 8 Km Start
10:30 AM – Kid’s Fun Run

Bib Pickup

Friday, March 7
Packet Pickup 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Aravaipa Running Headquarters
2401 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Saturday, March 8
Packet Pickup 5:30 AM - 10:30 AM
White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Competitive Track
20304 W White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355

Volunteer

We need help to make Mesquite Canyon Runs possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!
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Race Perks

- Gender specific race shirt (Men’s & Women’s styles)
- Chip timed race results displayed at finish line
- Scenic and challenging course on desert trails
- Well stocked aid stations every 1.8 to 8.8 miles
- Finisher Award
-50 Milers receive a custom finisher’s award

Live Tracking

Follow the 2025 Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs with live split points throughout the race.
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Registration closes: Mon, Mar 3 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

  Until 9/30 Until 2/10 Until 3/3 Race Week
50 MILE $170 $185 $200 $210
50KM $130 $145 $160 $170
30KM $90 $105 $120 $130
Half-Marathon $70 $80 $90 $100
8KM $40 $45 $50 $55
*Pricing does not include tax or any additional fees charged by Ultrasignup.
 
Save $7.97 with our no-shirt option! Shirts guaranteed on race day only if ordered by 2/17, otherwise shirts will be available on race day if there are extras.

Course Information

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Key Stats
Date | Saturday, Mar 8, 2025
Start Time | 6:15 am
Time Limit | 15 Hours (9:15pm)
Distance | 49.57 Miles
Total Elevation Gain | 7,725 feet
Max Elevation | 3,227 feet

Women's Course Record | 8:47:18 – Zuzana Trnovcova  (2024)

Men's Course Record | 7:25:45 – Joshua Brimhall (2016) 

50 MILE Course Map
CalTopo Interactive Map

50 MILE Event Details

Mesquite Canyon Course Preview Video

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos

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