Elephant Mountain
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Elephant Mountain Trail Runs
Elephant Mountain Trail Runs is a multi distance trail running event on February 6, 2027 at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. Distances offered include:
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 35K
- 22K
- 12K
- 6K
All courses run on single track trails and dirt roads through Cave Creek Regional Park, the Maricopa Trail, Tonto National Forest, and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Runners should expect desert trail surfaces including rocks, sand, cactus and gravel. The 50 Mile course is listed as 49.57 miles with 6,728 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation of 3,888 feet.
Aid stations are placed approximately every 3 to 7 miles and provide water, an electrolyte drink brand NeverSecond, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The event is cupless so reusable cups are available at registration or racers may bring their own. Additional aid station food is available at remote locations for longer distances.
Drop bags are allowed for the 50 Mile and 50K at designated aid stations; remote drop bags are not provided for the 35K. Crews may access the start finish area and specified remote aid stations; pacers are permitted on the 50 Mile at certain aid stations but not on the 50K. The event uses chip timing and provides finisher awards and awards for top finishers. Medical staff are based at the start finish headquarters and time limits apply for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
