AZT Vail Scramble
Vail, United States • 4 Apr 2027
AZT Vail Scramble - Vail, AZ
The AZT Vail Scramble is a trail event near Vail, Arizona offering a marathon, half marathon, and 10K. Courses traverse the valley between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains and follow sections of the Arizona Trail.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
The point-to-point marathon and half marathon begin south of Vail, follow the AZT north with a short dirt road segment, and 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 races finish at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead on the Arizona Trail. Transportation is provided to each start line by school bus and after the finish to the parking area. All participants must park at Vail School District (13801 E. Benson Highway, Vail, AZ 85641).
Terrain varies by distance: the marathon includes multiple ups and downs along the Santa Rita foothills, while the half marathon and 10K are mostly a gentle winding descent through ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, creosote, and mesquite.
Aid stations offer water, electrolyte drink, fresh fruit, salty chips, and other snacks. Finish line provisions listed by the organizer include food from Parkie Sandwiches, post race beverages, event apparel such as custom running socks, a finisher award, live music from Mariachi Luz de Luna, and custom ceramic mugs for top finishers. The event uses radio communications volunteers to support safety. Proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association and the maintenance and protection of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.