Mcdowell Mountain Frenzy
Fountain Hills, United States • 6 Dec 2025
McDowell Mountain Frenzy - event details
The McDowell Mountain Frenzy takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event offers multiple trail race distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 25K
- 10 Mile
- 5 Mile
The event is part of the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. Points scoring by division: the 5 Mile scores the short series, the 10 Mile scores the middle series, the 25K scores the trail series, and the 50K and 50 Mile score the ultra series.
Course, support and logistics
Courses use single track and sections of competitive track trails within McDowell Mountain Regional Park and McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Key facts for main distances: the 50 Mile is listed as about 50.1 miles with roughly 7,026 feet of elevation gain and a 16-hour time limit; the 50K is about 30.8 miles with 3,020 feet gain and a ~15-hour limit; shorter routes list lower distances, gains, and time limits.
Aid stations are described as well stocked and placed every 3-10.5 miles. Drop bags are allowed at specified aid stations for longer distances and must be placed at designated locations before the race start. Pacers are allowed only for 50 Mile runners on the final loop; pacers are not allowed for other distances. The event is cupless - reusable cups will be available. Courses are marked with orange ribbon, reflective medallions, laminated signs, and checkerboard flagging for wrong-way trails. MedStar Solutions provides on-site medical support. Parking is at the competitive track lot with overflow in the Four Peaks Staging Area; a $7 park entry fee per vehicle is required. Awards are given to top three male and female finishers and all finishers receive a finisher award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.