Elephant Mountain
Feb 6, 2027Cave Creek, AZ50 mi, 50K +4
13.7 mi, 6 weeks before race day, 18 mi away, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Mar 20, 2027
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Distances
- 50K
- Aid stations
- 5
- Registration
- Closes Mar 22, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Arizona's classic 50K footrace from Lake Pleasant Regional Park to Crown King, featuring a challenging point-to-point course through the Sonoran Desert with a 4,000 foot climb to the Bradshaw Mountains.
Key dates
Race day
Mar 20, 2027
Registration closes
Mar 22, 2027
Pricing
Current price
$205
Race Week
Price progression
Until 7/31
$175
Until 12/31
$190
Until 3/22
$205
Race Week
$205
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cow Creek Aid | 8.50 miles | -- | waterGnarly Hydrate electrolyte drinkfruitsweet snacks+1 | ||
French Creek Aid | 15.30 miles | 10:30 AM | waterGnarly Hydrate electrolyte drinkfruitsweet snacks+1 | ||
Silver Mountain Aid | 19.10 miles | 12:15 PM | waterGnarly Hydrate electrolyte drinkfruitsweet snacks+1 | ||
Fort Misery Aid | 22.20 miles | -- | waterGnarly Hydrate electrolyte drinkfruitsweet snacks+1 | ||
Oro Belle Aid | 27.30 miles | -- | waterGnarly Hydrate electrolyte drinkfruitsweet snacks+1 |
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