AZT Vail Scramble

AZT Vail Scramble : April 12, 2026

This trail event offers three distances and runs through the valley between the Santa Rita Mountains and the Rincon Mountains. The marathon includes multiple ups and downs along the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains. The half marathon and 10K follow mostly a gentle, winding descent through ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, creosote, and mesquite.

The marathon and half marathon begin south of Vail and follow 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. Transportation to each start is provided on a school bus, and buses return participants to the parking area after the finish. All participants must park at Vail School District, 13801 E. Benson Highway, Vail AZ 85641.

Aid stations provide water and Skratch Labs hydration from 5 gallon containers and offer fruit, salty chips and other snacks. This is a cupless event so no paper cups are used at aid stations. Collapsible flexible cups will be available for purchase at packet pick up or runners may bring their own bottle or hydration pack. Packet pick up takes place on the day before the race and includes race socks, bib number, and other event items.

Finish line offerings include fresh food, post race beverages, live music from Mariachi Luz de Luna and a runner appreciation event at Charron Vineyards. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association and the maintenance and protection of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Marathon
• Half marathon
• 10K