Location
The rodeo arena within Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, AZ. Directions

Course Summary
Follow desert trails that wind through the foothills of the Sierra Estrella mountain range.  Note that race distances have changed for 2012 and that all courses are now run in the reverse direction from 2011!

Weather
Forecast for Goodyear, AZ

Bib/Shirt Pickup
Thursday, January 19
Packet Pickup 4:00-7:00PM
Group run 5:30-6:30PM

iRun Phoenix
4730 E. Indian School Rd. #125
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 368-5330

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Saturday, January 21 – 6:00 - 8:15AM
Estrella Mountain Regional Park

Aid Stations
Aid stations every 3-8 miles including water, electrolyte drink, sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one bottle of water.

Race Perks
Technical fabric color 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 3-8 miles
Post race food (soup, fresh fruit) & socializing

Awards
Awards to top male & female finishers at each distance. Winners of each race will earn free entry into the DRT Series Championship in March at Mesquite Canyon.

Entry Fees

	Until 11/25	Until 12/23	Until 1/17	Race Day
4 Mile	$30	$35	$40	$45
19KM	$35	$40	$45	$50
31KM	$45	$50	$55	$60
50KM	$60	$65	$70	$75

Registration Options
Online via Ultra Signup
Mail-in Entry
Online registration closes on 1/17. Registration available after at packet pickup and race day.

Cut-Off
9 hours for the 50km.

Courses
All courses feature a wide variety of typical desert trail running surfaces including crushed granite single track, rocks, boulders, sandy washes, old jeep roads, dry wash beds, and even cross country terrain. Be prepared for a wide variety of conditions from very well defined, well kept trails to remote old game paths on the Pedersen Trail (50K & 31K only) traveled by few park visitors. There are a couple miles of the Gadsden Trail through a dry wash in the 19K, 31K and 50K races. There are also several miles of soft sandy wash/road on the Pederson Trail Loop in the 50K/31K. Be prepared to trek over boulders and through deep sand and gravel!
Course Photos

Course Detail (Maps, Elevation Profiles, GPS Tracks)
50K | Elevation Profile | Hi-Res Topo Map | 3D | GPX
31K | Elevation Profile | Hi-Res Topo Map | 3D | GPX
19K | Elevation Profile | Hi-Res Topo Map | 3D | GPX
4M | Elevation Profile | Hi-Res Topo Map | 3D |GPX
*Note on GPX files: Right click and select “Save link as…” to download GPX files. GPX files may be opened by downloading the demo version of TopoFusion for free.

50 Kilometer | 2011
32 Kilometer | 2011
18 Kilometer | 2011
9 Kilometer | 2011

2011 Race Photos

Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Restroom facilities are located at the start line at a permanent park facility.
6:00 AM – Packet pickup / race day registration begin
7:00 AM – 50 Kilometer
8:00 AM – 31 Kilometer
8:15 AM – 19 Kilometer
8:30 AM – 4 Mile

Park Entry Fee
Remember the park charges a $6 park entry fee per vehicle. Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race morning for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save!

Trail Running & Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. Results will be posted using “gun time” only. 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 the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read.

Drop Bags
A drop bag will be allowed at the start/finish line for the 50km runners to be accessed after their first loop.

Aid Station Helpers
Sign Up Here

Course Markings
Each course will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with colorful laminated signs. Please pay attention to these signs at each junction as there are multiple race distances and race courses! Course signs will correspond with your bib color (All races = Orange, 4M = Blue, 19K = Green, 31K = Yellow, 50K = Pink). In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung along with “WRONG WAY” signs to designate non-race trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the courses. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

Parking / Start Area
The start/finish line is located at the Rodeo Arena. Once you enter the park through the entry station, follow Casey Abbott Drive North past the Turf Picnic Area. The road will curve south and turn into 143rd Drive. Continue until the road turns to Arena Drive. We will be setup by the Rainbow Valley Trail Head. This is approximately a 5 minute drive after entering the park. Detailed park map

Camping
Estrella Mountain Regional Park offers seven RV sites. Each site has a large parking area to accommodate up to a 45′ RV and is a “Developed Site,” with water and electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a barbecue fire ring. Group camping is permitted for up to two nights. Motor home and RV clubs can reserve a group ramada, and park in nearby parking lots. Electricity is provided at the ramadas for small appliances, such as coffeepots and radios, but do not provide enough amperage for motor home or RV hookup. All sites in the campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camping Fees

Directions
From central Phoenix, take I-10 west to Estrella Parkway exit. Travel south to Vineyard Ave. Turn east on Vineyard Ave. to the Estrella Mountain Regional Park entrance on the south side.

Address
14805 West Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Turn Sheet & Aid Station Distances
All distances are estimates based upon GPS data.