Mesquite Canyon

Waddell, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs (White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell, AZ)

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs offers multiple distances at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Distances listed for the event are:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 30K
  • Half Marathon
  • 8K
  • Kid's Fun Run (about 1.5 miles)

The event takes place on single track and dirt trails in desert terrain. Courses include rocky sections, large boulders, steep climbs and descents, and desert vegetation. The 50 Mile course is listed as 49.57 miles with 7,725 ft total elevation gain and a maximum elevation of 3,227 ft. The 50 Mile distance has a 15-hour time limit. The 50K and 50 Mile courses include a Ford Canyon wash section that requires downhill rock scrambling over the White Tank rock formations.

Course support and logistics

Aid stations are spaced every 1.8 to 8.8 miles and provide water, electrolyte drink, snacks, and fresh fruit. Specific aid notes: the Waddell aid station serves all distances; the Mesquite aid station is remote and will not have ice; the Goat Camp aid station supports drop bags, water, food and ice; the Ford Canyon aid is water only. The event is a cupless event; reusable cups are available or participants may bring their own.

Crews are permitted at the start/finish area and Goat Camp. Pacers are permitted for 50 Mile runners after the 50K mark or starting at Goat Camp. Drop bags are allowed for 50 Mile and 50K runners and are transported to Goat Camp. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers at each distance and all finishers receive a finisher award. Live split tracking is provided on course. 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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