McDowell Mountain Frenzy
Dec 5Fountain Hills, AZ50 mi, 50K +3
25K, 7 weeks before race day, 2 mi away, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Jan 23, 2027
- Location
- Fountain Hills, Arizona
- Distances
- 50K, 25K
- Aid stations
- 1
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Trail race run completely on trails in McDowell Mountain Regional Park with gently rolling hills and a fast course where runners might set a PR.
Key dates
Race day
Jan 23, 2027
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Aid stations
1| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jackass Junction One aid station on the course, 6.6 miles back to start/finish from here | 8.70 miles | -- | waterGU HydrateCokechips+4 |
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