The course at Camelback Ranch is a USATF certified 1689.5 meter (1.0498 mile) loop, certification number AZ11005GAN.  It consists of primarily gravel paths (0.90 mile) with short sections of asphalt (0.12 mile) and concrete (0.03 mile).  The path averages 10-20 feet wide, with a short section that narrows to about 8 feet.  Features include desert landscaping, lush greenery, and a lake with waterfall.

The course will be lit with a combination of permanent and temporary lights.  No light will be needed to navigate the course at night.

How flat is Camelback Ranch?

This is one of the most frequent questions asked for short looped courses.  After all, runners will be circling the course over and over again!  The course is on the ‘flatter’ end of looped courses, but don’t come expecting a quarter mile track.  The outer road section slopes only a few feet over a half mile, while the inner paths contain more variation.  The most significant hill is on the north side of the lake and rises approximately 5 feet over the course of a few hundred feet.  Early on, the course will seem flat and fast.  However, the 6 day and 72 hour runners will readily recall their many battles with “Camelback Mountain” late in the race!

Aid Station

There is one fully stocked and staffed aid station neat the start/finish area that will be serving up snacks, meals, fluids and more during the duration of the races. An additional un-staffed water only station will be located at the south gate and second timing point on the course (at the half way point of the loop). Our aid station follows all Marcopa County Environmental Health Department regulations and has a valid food permit.

There will be meals prepared throughout the day and night as well as vegetarian and vegan options being made available.

Course Photos

Pictures of the course can be viewed here.

Course Map

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Course Video

A video preview of the course can be seen below, or see it here in HD.

Surface Breakdown (Detail)