Course Summary
Features winding trails throughout Usery Mountain Regional Park. 26 km and 50 km courses include a loop around Pass Mountain in the Tonto National Forest.
Weather
Forecast for Mesa, AZ
Bib/Shirt Pickup
Thursday, November 8
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
-or- Saturday November 10
Packet Pickup 6-8:15AM
Usery 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 (bagels, fresh fruit) & socializing
Awards
Awards to top male & female finishers at each distance. Winners of the 26 km and 50 km races will earn free entry into the DRT Series Championship in March at Mesquite Canyon.
Entry Fees
| Until 9/14 | Until 10/12 | Until 11/6 | Race Day | |
| 12KM | $35 | $40 | $45 | $55 |
| 26KM | $45 | $50 | $55 | $65 |
| 50KM | $60 | $65 | $70 | $80 |
Save $10 with our no-shirt option! Shirts guaranteed on race day if ordered by 10/12, otherwise will be mailed out within 1 month after the race.
Entrant Limit
250 Total Runners
Current Entrants
Registration Options
Online via Ultra Signup
Mail-In Entry Form
Online registration closes on 11/6. Registration available after at packet pickup and race day (If race does not sell out).
Cut-Off
9 hours for the 50km (4pm).
Courses
The 50km and 26km runners will run through Usery Mountain Park and then out into the Tonto National Forest, over the Pass Mountain Trail. 12km runners will stay on trails within Usery Mountain Park.
*Aid Stations subject to change locations pending park approval.
Course Detail (Maps, Elevation Profiles, GPS Tracks)
50K | Elevation Profile | Topo Map | 3D | GPX
26K | Elevation Profile | Topo Map | 3D | GPX
12K | Elevation Profile | 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.
2011 | 50 Km | 26 Km | 11 Km
2010 | 50 Km | 26 Km | 10 Mile | 9 Km
2011 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2010 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
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 Start
8:00 AM – 26 Kilometer Start
8:30 AM – 12 Kilometer Start
4:00 PM – 50 Kilometer Cutoff
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. You will be provided with a timing chip embedded in your race bib. It is important to not crease, or fold the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read.
Drop Bags
A drop bag will be allowed at the Blevins Aid Station for 50K runners.
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 8 ½ x 11 inch 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 race’s color (All races = Orange, 11K = Blue, 26K = Yellow, 50K = Pink). In addition, blue and white checkerboard ribbon will 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 Group Camping Area A & B. Drive 0.4 miles past the park entry booth and turn right onto McGill Drive.
Camping
Usery Mountain Regional Park offers a campground with 73 individual 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, dump station, a picnic table, barbecue grill, and fire ring. Usery Mountain Regional Park provides immaculate restrooms with flush toilets and hot water showers. All sites in the campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping Fees
Directions
From central Phoenix, I-10 east to US 60 east. Exit Ellsworth Road north to the Usery Mountain Regional Park entrance.
Address
3939 N. Usery Pass Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
Turn Sheet & Aid Station Distances
All distances are estimates based upon GPS data.
