What is the event schedule for the 2026 Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs?

• →6:15 AM – 50 Mile Start
• →6:30 AM – 50K Start
• →6:45 AM – 30K Start
• →7:30 AM – Half Marathon Start
• →8:00 AM – 8K Start
• →10:30 AM – Kid's Fun Run

What distances are available for this event?

• →50 Mile – 49.57 Miles
• →50K – 30.67 Miles
• →30K – 19.11 Miles
• →Half Marathon (21K) – 12.65 Miles
• →8K – 4.43 Miles
• →Kid's Fun Run – Family-friendly distance

What are the time limits for each race distance?

• →50 Mile – 15 Hours (9:15 PM cutoff)
• →50K – 14+ Hours (9:15 PM cutoff)
• →30K – 14+ Hours (9:15 PM cutoff)
• →Half Marathon – 13+ Hours (9:15 PM overall cutoff)
• →8K – 13+ Hours (9:15 PM overall cutoff)

What are the course details for the 50 Mile race?

• →Distance: 49.57 Miles
• →Elevation Gain: 7,725 ft
• →Max Elevation: 3,227 ft
• →Hazardous Ford Canyon section with rock scrambling
• →Well-stocked aid stations every 1.8 to 8.8 miles

What are the course details for the 50K race?

• →Distance: 30.67 Miles
• →Elevation Gain: 5,171 ft
• →Max Elevation: 3,224 ft
• →Well-stocked aid stations every 1.8 to 8.8 miles

What are the course details for the 30K race?

• →Distance: 19.11 Miles
• →Elevation Gain: 2,555 ft
• →Max Elevation: 3,226 ft
• →Well-stocked aid stations every 1.8 to 8.8 miles

What are the course details for the Half Marathon?

• →Distance: 12.65 Miles
• →Elevation Gain: 1,895 ft
• →Max Elevation: 2,894 ft
• →Well-stocked aid stations every 1.8 to 8.8 miles

What are the course details for the 8K race?

• →Distance: 4.43 Miles
• →Elevation Gain: 257 ft
• →Max Elevation: 1,632 ft
• →Well-stocked aid stations every 1.8 to 8.8 miles

What is included in the race registration?

• →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 with split points throughout race day

What are the race records for the 50 Mile?

• →Women's Record: 8:47:18 – Zuzana Trnovcova (2024)
• →Men's Record: 7:25:45 – Joshua Brimhall (2016)

What are the race records for the 50K?

• →Women's Record: 4:24:37 – Kerrie Bruxvoort (2012)
• →Men's Record: 3:40:43 – Jim Walmsley (2025)

What are the race records for the 30K?

• →Women's Record: 2:26:28 – Lauren Coury (2017)
• →Men's Record: 2:09:59 – Travis Swaim (2017)

What are the race records for the Half Marathon?

• →Women's Record: 1:37:06 – Janelle Lincks (2022)
• →Men's Record: 1:29:27 – Richard Sanchez (2022)

What are the race records for the 8K?

• →Women's Record: 30:45 – Tracy Campagnano (2024)
• →Men's Record: 26:17 – Matt Doresy (2024)

What are the packet pickup locations and times?

• →Thursday, March 12 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Aravaipa Running Headquarters ↗

2401 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

• →Saturday, March 14 | 5:30 AM - 10:30 AM

White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Competitive Track

20304 W White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355

What volunteer opportunities are available for this event?

• →Volunteers help make the Mesquite Canyon Runs possible!
• →Perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag.