AZT Vail Scramble

AZT Vail Scramble

This trail event in Vail, Arizona, offers three distances along the Arizona Trail between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains. The courses cross the valley and run along the foothills, with the marathon including sustained climbs and descents and the shorter courses following a mostly gentle, winding descent through ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, creosote, and mesquite.

Distances offered:

• Marathon
• Half marathon
• 10K

The marathon and half marathon are point to point, beginning south of Vail and following the Arizona Trail north toward the finish at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead. The 10K starts near Sahuarita Road and Highway 83 and follows the final 6.2 miles of the marathon course. All participants park at the Vail School District parking area. School bus transportation is provided to each start line and returns participants to the parking area after the finish.

On-course support includes well stocked aid stations with water, electrolyte drink, fresh fruit, salty chips and other snacks, radio communications volunteers for safety, and volunteers at aid stations. Finish-line provisions include food from Parkie Sandwiches, post-race beverages, event apparel such as custom running socks, a unique finisher award, live music from Mariachi Luz de Luna, and custom ceramic mugs for top finishers. Proceeds support the Arizona Trail Association and the maintenance and protection of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Refunds are not issued, but cancellations made at least two weeks before the event may convert 75 percent of registration into credit for future Arizona Trail Endurance Series events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.