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McDowell Mountain Trail Run
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Overview
About
WHAT: XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run
WHEN: February 2, 2020
WHERE: McDowell Mountain Regional Park (map it)
With over 80 miles of trails to choose from, McDowell Mountain Regional Park is a trail runner's paradise and our venue for race #5 of the XTERRA Arizona Trail Run Series. 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). 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.
All participants will receive a huge post-race breakfast, a super cool race tee and finisher medal, as well as entry into fun post-race festivities.
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. You will not be able to temporarily park up there just to pick up your bib. Avoid last minute scrambles and come to packet pickup on Saturday.
Races
XTERRA McDOWELL MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN
Distance: Trail Run – 7K and 15-mile courses
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.
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).
Contact
Contact Name: Shannon Lindner
Contact Email: info [at] aztrailrace.com
Contact Phone: 602-363-7725
Note: Please do not contact xterraplanet.com for questions about this specific race. Use the email and/or number provided here.
Volunteers
Shendo Cat Racing needs YOU to make these events happen!
Volunteers guarantee the success of each event. They man the aid stations, cheer on the athletes, direct the misdirected runner, provide medical personnel, and generally make the races safer for everyone. We guarantee a great time and the time spent will be worthwhile. You don’t have to be a runner or athlete to volunteer at our events. If you have simple words of encouragement and are able to help direct runners or hand out water, you are valuable to us! In exchange for your time, you’ll be rewarded with coffee during the wee hours of the morning, goodies and refreshments, and most importantly the feel-good feeling of knowing that you helped to make the event happen and everyone finished because of the help you offered. You’ll also receive points for volunteering. Earn 6 points and you’ve earned a free race! To volunteer just click the volunteer button on the race page or contact shannon [at] aztrailrace.com.
Positions Available:
- Aid Stations
- Registration
- Finish Line
- Breakfast Prep
- Awards
Race Info
Schedule of Events
Saturday, February 1, 2020
| 2:00 -5:00pm | Pre-Race Packet Pickup |
Sunday, February 2, 2020
| 6:30am until 15 minutes before your start time | Race Day Pickup |
| 8:00am | 15-mile Start |
| 8:15am | 7K Start |
Course Info - XTERRA Trail Run
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
Pemberton Trail clockwise to Dixie Mine. Short out and back to the park boundary. Back up Dixie Mine to left turn onto Coachwhip. Back to Pemberton at mile 10 continuing clockwise. Right turn down Tonto. Cruise down to Pemberton one more time and left to the finish.
5 aid stations with Water/Gels/Gatorade.
7K
7K Start Time: 09:00
Counterclockwise loop. Pemberton Trail to Scenic to Pemberton. Up the hill and around back to Pemberton and the Start/Finish.
2 aid stations with Water/Gels/Gatorade.
Travel and Park Entry
Directions
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.
Park Registration
The registration fee does not include $7 park entry fee.
Entry
Price Structure
| 7K | 15-Mile | |
| Early Flash Sale: 5/1 - 5/15 | $45 | $55 |
| Early Bird: 5/16 - 9/14 | $50 | $60 |
| Regular: 9/15 - 12/31 | $55 | $65 |
| Regular: 1/1 - 1/22 | $60 | $70 |
| Late: 1/23 - 1/31 | $65 | $75 |
| PPU/Race Day | $70 | $80 |
