Mesquite Canyon
Waddell, United States • 14 Mar 2026
Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs : Mar 14, 2026
Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs takes place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event offers multiple distances and a kids fun run.
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 30K
- Half Marathon
- 8K
- Kid's Fun Run (about 1.5 miles)
Course and race logistics
Courses run on rugged single track and dirt trails with significant climbs, steep descents, large boulders, rocks, and desert vegetation. The Ford Canyon section on the 50K and 50 Mile courses includes rock scrambling over the White Tank formations and requires basic navigation skills. Aid stations are spaced every 1.8 to 8.8 miles; there is an 8.8 mile stretch with no aid. Participants are advised to carry sufficient fluids (50-70 ounces noted for longer distances).
Crew access is permitted at the start/finish area and the Goat Camp aid station. Pacers are allowed for 50 Mile runners after the 50K mark or starting at Goat Camp (mile 36.9). Drop bags are allowed at Goat Camp for 50K and 50 Mile runners and must be submitted at the start line for transport. The event uses chip timing with live split tracking when available. Registration closes Monday, March 9. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers at each distance and all finishers receive a finisher award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.