Elephant Mountain
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Elephant Mountain Trail Runs
Elephant Mountain Trail Runs take place at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona on February 6, 2027. The event offers multiple trail distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 35K
- 22K
- 12K
- 6K
All runs use single track trails and dirt roads through Cave Creek Regional Park, the Maricopa Trail, Tonto National Forest, and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Typical desert trail conditions include rocks, sand, cactus, and gravel. Course signage includes orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and colored laminated signs; signs correspond to each race color and blue and white checkerboard flagging marks wrong way trails.
Aid stations are positioned roughly every 3 to 7 miles and provide water, an electrolyte drink (NeverSecond), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The event is cupless; UltrAspire reusable cups will be available at registration and on race day or runners may bring their own. Drop bags are permitted at Spur Cross for the 50 Mile and 50K; 35K runners have no remote drop bag. Crews may support runners at the start/finish and at designated aid stations; pacers are permitted for the 50 Mile at specific aid stations and are not allowed for the 50K.
Time limits are published for each distance (for example the 50 Mile carries a 16 hour limit and the 50K a 15 hour limit) and cutoffs at remote aid stations are strictly enforced. Medical staff are based at the start/finish headquarters. Awards go to the top three men and women at each distance and all finishers receive a finisher award. A park entry fee of $10 per vehicle is in effect as of January 1, 2026. Live split tracking and post race food are provided, and a charity beer garden will support local trail maintenance efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
