Mesquite Canyon

Waddell, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ, offers multiple distances: 50-mile, 50K, 30K, half-marathon, 8K, and a Kids’ Fun Run. The rugged single-track course features challenging climbs, steep descents, and desert flora, with Ford Canyon rock scrambling and spectacular White Tank formations. Runners traverse Mesquite, Willow, Slick Rock, Goat Camp, and back to finish at the park, with aid stations every few miles and a remote Mesquite Aid. Special features include cupless racing, live tracking, Pacers for longer distances, drop bags at Goat Camp, and Desert Runner Trail Series championship race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
21 km
1/2 Marathon
8 km
Kid's Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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