50 mi 50K35K22K12K6KRegistration open

Elephant Mountain

Saturday, February 6, 2027Cave Creek, ArizonaAravaipa Running

6K entry: $50
Aid stations: 4
Days to register: 102

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At a glance

Date: Feb 6, 2027
Location: Cave Creek, Arizona
Distances: 50 mi, 50K, 35K, 22K, 12K, 6K
Aid stations: 4, 2 with crew access
Registration: Open until Feb 1, 2027, via ultrasignup.com

Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.

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About this race

A multi-distance trail running event through the rugged desert terrain of Cave Creek Regional Park, the Maricopa Trail, Tonto National Forest, and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, featuring sprawling single track trails winding through towering Saguaro cacti and rocky outcrops.

Key dates

Early (until 8/31) ends

Aug 31, 2026

until 12/31 ends

Dec 31, 2026

70d

Registration closes

Feb 1, 2027

102d

until 2/1 ends

Feb 1, 2027

102d

Race day

Feb 6, 2027

107d

Pricing

50 Mile

until 12/31, then $200 from Jan 1, 2027

$185

50K

until 12/31, then $160 from Jan 1, 2027

$145

35K

until 12/31, then $120 from Jan 1, 2027

$105

22K

until 12/31, then $90 from Jan 1, 2027

$80

12K

until 12/31, then $75 from Jan 1, 2027

$65

until 12/31, then $55 from Jan 1, 2027

$50

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Aid stations

Station	Distance	Cutoff	Supplies
Spur Cross I Crew accessible (12 mile / 30 minute drive from start line). Drop bags allowed for 50 Mile and 50K. Cutoff applies to 50 Mile runners only.	10.50 miles	8:45 AM	waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+3
Seven Springs Crew accessible for 50 Mile (~approx 1 hour from start line). Drop bags allowed for 50 Mile. Pacers permitted for 50 Mile. Cutoff applies to 50 Mile runners only.	23.00 miles	1:30 PM	waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+3
Spur Cross II Pacers permitted for 50 Mile. Cutoff applies to 50 Mile runners only.	36.50 miles	6:00 PM	waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+3
Go John II Additional food options mentioned for 50 Mile and 50K runners.	--	--	waterelectrolyte drinksweet snackssalty snacks+4

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