Saturday, February 1, 2020

Sunday, February 2, 2020

XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run

Distances: 7K and 15-mile courses

***Start/Finish is at the Pemberton Trailhead***

15-Mile

15mi Start Time: 08:00

The 15-mile long course features a gradual climb full of cholla forests and fields of beaver tails. It is one giant loop with a short out and back down to Dixie Mine (and a treat at the turn around).

5 aid stations with Water/Gels/Gatorade.

7K

7K Start Time: 09:00

The shorter 7K course is easily defined by its name, the Scenic Trail. Following a counterclockwise loop, the rocky climb at mile 1 will keep you on your toes.

2 aid stations with Water/Gels/Gatorade.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.

MMRP Arizona 85255

Ph: 480-471-0173

Late arrivals will park at the Trailhead Staging Area, which is the first right as you enter the park, across from the competitive loops. There will be a couple of shuttles running to get you up to the top to the start line. Shuttles will run continuously from 7:00 until 8:45 and again after the event. Or you can use the 2-mile walk as a warm-up. Keep in mind, packet pickup will be at the Pemberton Trailhead as well. You will not be able to temporarily park up there just to pick up your bib. Or, avoid the chaos and come to packet pickup on Saturday. DIRECTIONS from Phoenix: take Loop 202 east to Beeline Highway (SR 87). Continue northeast on SR 87 to Shea Blvd. Travel west on Shea Blvd. to Saguaro Blvd.; turn north. Continue through Town of Fountain Hills to Fountain Hills Blvd; turn right and travel four miles to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park entrance. 

The registration fee does not include $7 park entry fee. 

Parking will be at the Pemberton Trailhead.  Arrive early, parking is limited.  Late arrivals will park at the Trailhead Staging Area, which is the first right as you enter the park, across from the competitive loops. There will be a shuttle to get you up to the top to the start line or you can use the 2-mile walk as a warm-up.

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