Elephant Mountain

Cave Creek, United States • 7 Feb 2026

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs, held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Arizona, offers a variety of race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 35K, 22K, 12K, and 6K. The courses traverse rugged desert terrain featuring single track trails, towering Saguaro cacti, rocky outcrops, and scenic views through Cave Creek Regional Park, Maricopa Trail, Tonto National Forest, and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The 50-mile race extends into the Tonto National Forest backcountry, while shorter distances stay within the park. Aid stations are well-stocked, and the event emphasizes environmental responsibility with cupless aid stations. Elephant Mountain is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series, known for its challenging and picturesque desert trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
35 km
35k
22 km
22k
12 km
12k
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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