Mesquite Canyon
Waddell, United States • 14 Mar 2026
Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs : March 14, 2026
Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ. The event includes the following distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 30K
- Half Marathon
- 8K
- Kid’s Fun Run (about 1.5 miles on the Competitive Track)
The courses run on rugged single track and dirt roads with desert vegetation, rocks, large boulders, sandy washes, and notable "White Tank" rock formations. The 50 Mile course lists 49.57 miles with 7,725 feet of elevation gain and a 15 hour time limit. The 50 Mile and 50K routes pass through Ford Canyon, a hazardous wash that requires basic navigation and downhill rock scrambling.
Course support and event logistics
Aid stations are placed every 1.8 to 8.8 miles and provide water, an electrolyte drink, snacks, and fruit. There is an 8.8 mile stretch on some distances with no aid; runners are advised to carry at least 2-3 bottles (50-70 ounces) of fluid. Specific aids: Goat Camp supports drop bags, water, food and ice; Ford Canyon is water only; Mesquite aid has no ice. Drop bags are allowed for 50 Mile and 50K at Goat Camp and must be checked at the start for transport. Crews are permitted at the start/finish and Goat Camp. Pacers are allowed for 50 Mile runners after the 50K mark or at Goat Camp. Courses are marked with orange ribbons with black polka dots and colored laminated signs; bib color corresponds to each distance. The event uses chip timing and posts gun-time results. The race operates as a cupless event option with reusable cups available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.