Mcdowell Mountain Frenzy

Fountain Hills, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Event details

The McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Fountain Hills, AZ). The event offers the following distances:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 10 Mile
  • 5 Mile

The event uses chip timing with live split tracking. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers at each distance, and all finishers receive a finisher award. The races score points in the Desert Runner Trail Series according to distance divisions.

Course and logistics

Courses run on rolling single track within McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Trails include the competitive track and newer trails such as Coach Whip and Dixie Mine. The 50 Mile course includes three out-and-back climbs (East End, Windgate, Thompson Peak) and a large loop before returning through the start/finish area. The 50K is a single loop that uses Escondido Trail, parts of Pemberton loop, and preserve trails.

Aid stations are well stocked and located roughly every 3 to 10.5 miles. Drop bags are permitted for specific distances and stations (Dixie Mine and headquarters for 50 Mile; Dixie Mine for 50K; start/finish area for shorter distances). Crews may access the start/finish area only. Pacers are allowed only for 50 Mile runners on the final loop within the competitive track. The park charges a $7 entry fee per vehicle. Courses are marked with orange ribbons, reflective medallions, laminated signs, and wrong-way flagging. Medical staff are based at the start/finish headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 mi
10 Miler
5 mi
5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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