Mingus Madness 50k

Mingus Madness 50k

Mingus Madness is an unofficial trail event held in Prescott Valley, AZ. It is listed as a 50K race and the provided course measures about 33 miles with approximately 6,000 feet of elevation gain. The route uses trails atop and around the Woodchute side of Mingus Mountain and is described as rugged and remote.

The event operates with minimal support and without formal permitting. Organizers plan to have three aid stations on the course and some post-race food; participants are advised to bring their own chairs or blankets as conditions can be chilly. The race layout follows previous years and requires participants to use a GPX file on race day.

There is a strict cutoff before the descent down the 102 into the second aid station at roughly mile 14; runners who do not reach that point by the cutoff will be asked to take the 102 trail back to the start/finish line, resulting in an 18 mile return. There is no overall course cutoff beyond this intermediate control.

Registration is capped at 30 runners and registration closes on Nov 6, 2026. The event is described as involving more hiking than running on the most technical sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.