Crown King Scramble

Phoenix, United States • 28 Mar 2026

The Crown King Scramble is a challenging 50K trail race held in Arizona, running from Lake Pleasant to the historic town of Crown King. The course features diverse scenery, starting in the Sonoran Desert and climbing into the Ponderosa Pines of the Bradshaw Mountains, with a total elevation gain of approximately 6,828 feet. Runners traverse dirt roads and rugged jeep trails, with aid stations along the way. The race emphasizes environmental responsibility through a cupless policy and encourages participants to enjoy the scenic and technical course. It is a popular event for trail runners seeking a demanding yet scenic ultra-distance experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
4000 m+
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Adrenaline Night Runs is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, it offers distances of 6K, 10K, 15K, 25K, and 50K across scenic desert single-track trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, an..

Pi in the Sky is an 8-mile out-and-back trail run held in Phoenix, Arizona, starting at the footbridge over the 51 Freeway and finishing at Hope Bible Church. The course traverses the Dreamy Draw Bikeway and the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, including the Piestewa Peak summit. This self-timed event fe..

Hypnosis Night Runs is a night trail running event held at the Estrella Mountain Competitive Track in Tolleson, Arizona. Part of the 2025 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, it offers multiple distances: 6K, 15K, 22K, 36K, and 52K. Runners experience rolling desert terrain featuring single-track trail..

Stunner Night Runs is a nighttime trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The race features four distances: 50K, 25K, 12K, and 6K, all on a flat and fast course that includes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Participants run through scenic..

The Vertigo Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This nighttime trail running event offers multiple distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and a challenging 52K ultra. The courses run on the 6.5-mile Sonoran Competitive track loop, featu..

The Javelina Jangover Night Run is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple distances—7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K—on rolling desert single-track trails featuring a mix of fast, smooth sections and challenging mountainous..