AZT Vail Scramble

AZT Vail Scramble : event overview

The AZT Vail Scramble is a trail running event in Vail, Arizona, with three race distances:

• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 10K

The courses traverse the valley between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains. The point-to-point marathon and half-marathon begin south of Vail and follow the Arizona Trail north toward the finish after a short dirt road segment. The 10K starts near Sahuarita Road and Highway 83 and runs concurrent with the final 6.2 miles of the marathon course. All races finish at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead on the Arizona Trail.

Logistics and services

Transportation to each start line and return transport to the parking area are provided by school bus. All participants must park at Vail School District (13801 E. Benson Highway, Vail, AZ 85641). Aid stations are staffed and supplied with water, electrolyte drink, fresh fruit, salty chips and other snacks. Registration includes finish-line food, post-race beverages, event apparel (custom running socks), a unique finisher award, live music at the finish, and prizes such as gift certificates and gear for top finishers. The event uses radio communications volunteers for safety support. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association for maintenance and protection of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Refunds are not given; cancelling through UltraSignup at least two weeks before the event permits applying 75% of the registration credit toward another Arizona Trail Endurance Series event within the next year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.