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Javelina Jundred

Name: Javelina Jundred
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Fort McDowell

Fort McDowell, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Javelina Jundred, presented by HOKA and produced by Aravaipa Running, takes place at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in McDowell, Arizona. The festival-style ultramarathon features 100‑mile, 100K, and Jackass 31K races. Runners tackle a five‑loop course starting and finishing at Javelina Jeadquarters, with Loop 1 at 22.3 miles and Loops 2–5 at 19.4 miles, weaving through Sonoran Desert singletrack past Saguaro cacti, boulders, and wash beds. The event emphasizes a party atmosphere during Jalloween weekend, including camping, crew tents, and RV options, plus the Jackass Night Trail. It also offers a Golden Ticket qualification for Western States for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Fort McDowell

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100 mi

100 Miler

100 km

100k

31 km

Jackass 31k

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Trail runs nearby

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