Desert Peak Ultra

Oracle, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Desert Peak Ultra is scheduled for April 11, 2026 in Oracle, Arizona. The event offers multiple trail distances and a back-to-back option that combines two days of racing. Registration closes on Sun, Mar 15 at 11:59 PM PT.

  • 100K
  • 50K
  • Summit Challenge (100K + 50K double)

Course and race details

The course uses singletrack with long climbs, desert views, and pine forest at higher elevations. The route begins with a steep climb to Mt. Lemmon, reaching the ski-area community of Summerhaven near the summit, then descends and continues through additional climbs and desert singletrack. The final course alignment is pending permit approval and may change.

Elevation and time limits are specified: the 100K includes about 12,000 ft of climbing and a 24-hour cutoff; the 50K includes about 8,000 ft of climbing and a 12-hour cutoff. The Summit Challenge pairs the 100K on day one with the 50K on day two, totaling about 100 miles and two summits of Mt. Lemmon. Aid stations will be stocked with drinks, electrolytes, gels, hot and cold food, snacks, candy, chips, and water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
12000 m+
100k
100 km
Summit Challenge (100k + 50k)
50 km
8000 m+
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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