McDowell Mountain Trail Run

February 06, 2022

McDowell Mountain Regional Park McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Full 2022 details coming soon. Contact info [at] aztrailrace.com for more information.

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WHAT: XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run

WHEN: February 6, 2022

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. As our venue for the fifth trail running events of Arizona’s XTERRA Trail Run Series, our courses have something for all trail runner levels.

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.

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.

Races

XTERRA McDOWELL MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN

Distance: Trail Run – 10K, 15-mile, and 42K courses

The shorter 10k 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. Don’t forget to enjoy the few from the top.

The 15-mile long course of one of our season’s best trail running events. Featuring a gradual climb full of cholla forests and fields of beaver tail cactus, the 15-mile course is one giant loop with plenty of aid stations, cruising climbs, and fun descents that are easy on the knees.

Go long in this fast marathon course.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, February 5, 2022

2:00 -5:00pm

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Road Runner Sports

Tempe Marketplace

43 S. McClintock Drive

Tempe, AZ 85281

Sunday, February 6, 2022

6:00am until 15 minutes before your start time	Race Day Pickup
7:00am	42K Start
8:00am	15-mile Start
9:00am	10K Start

Course Info - XTERRA Trail Run

XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run

Distances: 10K, 15-mile, and 42K courses

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

42K

Start Time: 07:00 (Course Close: 15:00)

Up Shallmo Wash to Pemberton clockwise to Dixie Mine. Return on Coachwhip back to Pemberton at mile 10 continuing clockwise. No Tonto for you. Continue on Pemberton on to Escondido with a small loop up Lousley Hill just for fun before the finish.

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15-Mile

Start Time: 08:00

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Up Shallmo Wash to Pemberton clockwise to Dixie Mine. Return on Coachwhip back to Pemberton at mile 10 continuing clockwise. Right turn down Tonto. Take Pemberton back to Cinch and back to the finish.

McDowell Mountain Reverse

10K

Start Time: 09:00

View Course

The 10k course gradually climbs to a scenic vista before a fast downhill to the finish.

Cinch to Scenic Loop. Up the hill and around back to Pemberton and down Shallmo Wash trail. 1 aid station.

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.

Parking

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! Questions? Contact shannon [at] aztrailrace.com.