McDowell Mountain Frenzy
Dec 5Fountain Hills, AZ50 mi, 50K +3
Also 50K, by Aravaipa Running, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Sep 12, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in September.
- Location
- Granby, Colorado
- Distances
- 50K, 33K, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Elevation gain
- 4,236 ft
- Aid stations
- 16
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A celebration of trail running in one of Colorado's most stunning locations, Snow Mountain Ranch features race options for runners of every level with courses set against breathtaking scenery.
Key dates
Early ends
Feb 27, 2026
Registration closes
Sep 7, 2026
Race day
Sep 12, 2026
Pricing
50K
After Feb 28
$150
33K
After Feb 28
$115
Half Marathon
After Feb 28
$105
10K
After Feb 28
$70
5K
After Feb 28
$50
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Aid stations
16| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Pole I 50K, first loop | 2.50 miles | -- | -- | ||
South Pole II 50K, first loop | 7.80 miles | -- | -- | ||
North Pole 50K, first loop | 8.50 miles | -- | -- | ||
South Pole I 50K, second loop | 13.00 miles | -- | -- | ||
South Pole II 50K, second loop | 18.10 miles | -- | -- | ||
North Pole 50K, second loop | 18.80 miles | -- | -- | ||
South Pole I 50K, third loop | 23.40 miles | -- | -- | ||
South Pole II 50K, third loop | 28.40 miles | -- | -- | ||
North Pole 50K, third loop | 29.10 miles | -- | -- | ||
Finish 50K finish | 31.10 miles | 3:00 PM | -- | ||
North Pole 33K, first loop | 9.30 miles | -- | -- | ||
North Pole 33K, second loop | 19.60 miles | -- | -- | ||
Finish 33K finish | 20.20 miles | 3:00 PM | -- | ||
Finish Half Marathon finish | 13.10 miles | 11:30 AM | -- | ||
North Pole 10K | 1.60 miles | -- | -- | ||
Finish 10K finish | 6.20 miles | 11:30 AM | -- |
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