Saturday, January 7, 2023

Sunday, January 8, 2023

XTERRA White Tanks Trail Run

Distances: 8K, 20K, 40K courses

40K Start Time: 7:00 (Course Close: 15:00)

2 loops. 1st loop counterclockwise. 1st loop must be completed by 10:45.   2nd loop clockwise.  

Link to Alltrails: 40k Course Map Lap 1 40k Course Map - Lap 2

20K Start Time: 08:00 (Course Close: 12:00)

For those who prefer a course with pain and punishment, the long course is 20k of grueling single track with over 1500 feet of climbing. Starting from the group campground, runners wind their way up Ironwood to the Waddell trail. Once you reach the first aid station be prepared to go up, the next three miles are all climbing. Follow a counter-clockwise loop from the next aid station up Willow Canyon and hit another aid station before you head down the Mesquite Trail and follow your tracks home.   Link to Alltrails: 20k Course Map

8K Start Time: 08:15

Prefer to leave the climbing to the monkeys? The short course is perfect for those new to trail running or those who just want to show off their speed. Following the same start as the long course but going the opposite direction at the first aid station, this course may not have the elevation chart of the long course, but the rocky trails will keep you on your toes.   Link to Alltrails: 8k Course Map

White Tanks Mountain Regional Park

20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road Waddell, AZ 85355 Ph: 623-935-2505

Race trailhead is located at the Group Campground.

DIRECTIONS from Phoenix: White Tank Mountain Regional Park is located at the very west end of Olive Ave about 15 miles west of the 101 (Agua Fria Highway).

NORTH: Take Highway 303 south and exit at PEORIA AVE. Turn right from the off-ramp and travel west for 1 mile on Peoria Ave to Cotton Lane. Turn left (south) onto Cotton Lane until you get to Olive Ave. Turn right (west) on Olive Ave and continue 4 miles to the park gate. Proceed on White Tank Mountain Road to the Group Campground.

SOUTH: Take Highway 303 north and exit at NORTHERN AVE. Turn left (west) at the light and off-ramp onto Northern Ave, traveling west for 1 mile to Cotton Lane. Turn right (north) onto Cotton lane and travel 1 mile to Olive Ave. Turn left (west) onto Olive Ave and continue for 4 miles to the park gate. Proceed on White Tank Mountain Road to the Group Campground. 

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

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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.

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