Crown King Scramble

Phoenix, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Nestled in Arizona, Crown King Scramble is Aravaipa Running’s classic point-to-point 50K from Lake Pleasant Regional Park to Crown King, AZ. Runners cover about 31 miles with roughly 6,800 feet of gain, peaking at 6,563 feet before a final descent to the Crown King Saloon. The course begins on smooth dirt roads through the Sonoran Desert, then climbs via rugged 4x4 jeep trails into the Bradshaw Mountains, offering a climate shift from spines to pines. The race is cupless, with well-stocked aid stations, drop bags at mile 15 and finish, live-tracking, a post-race BBQ, and finish-line beers. Awards greet finishers at Crown King Saloon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
4000 m+
50k
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