McDowell Mountain Frenzy
Dec 5Fountain Hills, AZ50 mi, 50K +3
50K, 10 weeks before race day, 54 mi away, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Feb 13–14, 2027
- Location
- Mayer, Arizona
- Distances
- 100K
- Aid stations
- 10, 4 with crew access
- Registration
- Open until Feb 6, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
The Black Canyon Ultras showcase breathtaking point-to-point 100K and 50K courses along the world-renowned Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, winding through the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
Key dates
Early Registration ends
Jun 30, 2026
Starting July 1 ends
Nov 30, 2026
Registration closes
Feb 6, 2027
Race day
Feb 13, 2027
Pricing
100K
Starting July 1, then $380 from Dec 1, 2026
$365
50K
Starting July 1, then $280 from Dec 1, 2026
$265
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Aid stations
10| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antelope Mesa | 7.70 miles | 9:15 AM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+5 | ||
Hidden Treasure | 12.90 miles | 10:45 AM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+5 | ||
Bumble Bee Ranch Main aid station with additional meals | 19.40 miles | 12:45 PM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+10 | ||
Gloriana Mine | 24.00 miles | 2:30 PM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+5 | ||
Deep Canyon Ranch Pacers may start here for 100K; 50K finish line | 31.90 miles | 5:00 PM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+10 | ||
Black Canyon City Trailhead Out-and-back checkpoint for 100K runners | 37.20 miles | 7:00 PM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+5 | ||
Cottonwood Gulch | 46.40 miles | 10:00 PM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+5 | ||
Table Mesa Pacers may switch out here | 51.10 miles | 11:30 PM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+10 | ||
Doe Spring | 58.70 miles | 2:00 AM | waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+5 | ||
Emery Henderson/Finish 100K finish line; crew access by shuttle only | 62.30 miles | 3:00 AM | -- |
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