Mesquite Canyon

Waddell, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with distances including 50 miles, 50K, 30K, half marathon, 8K, and a kid’s fun run. The courses feature rugged single-track trails with significant climbs, steep descents, large boulders, and desert vegetation. The 50-mile and 50K races include a hazardous section through Ford Canyon requiring rock scrambling over the iconic White Tank rock formations, designed for experienced trail runners. Aid stations are spaced 1.8 to 8.8 miles apart, providing water, electrolytes, and snacks. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility with cupless options and offers awards and live tracking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
8 km
Kid's Fun Run (1.5 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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