Elephant Mountain
Cave Creek, United States • 7 Feb 2026
Elephant Mountain Trail Runs : Feb 7, 2026
Elephant Mountain Trail Runs takes place at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. The event offers multiple distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 35K
- 22K
- 12K
- 6K
The race is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series and the shorter distances score points in specific series divisions (12K = Quail, 22K = Roadrunner, 35K = Trail, 50K = Ultra). Awards are given to the top three men and women at each distance and all finishers receive a finisher award.
Course, Aid Stations and Logistics
All courses use single track trails and dirt roads on the Maricopa Trail, in Cave Creek Regional Park, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, and sections of Tonto National Forest. Typical desert trail conditions apply: rocks, sand, cactus and gravel. The 50 Mile course is about 49.57 miles with roughly 6,728 ft of elevation gain; other course distances and elevation profiles are provided for each race. Aid stations are located every 3-7 miles with water, an electrolyte drink, snacks and fruit. The event is cupless - reusable cups are available at registration or runners may bring their own. Drop bags are permitted at designated remote stations for the 50 Mile and 50K; the 35K has no remote drop bag. Crews and pacers have specific allowances by distance. A park entry fee of $7 per vehicle applies for parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.