Pass Mountain

Mesa, United States • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

Pass Mountain Trail Runs takes place Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The event is part of the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series and offers multiple race distances. Registration closes Monday, November 3, 2025. Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 10K
  • 5K

Course and logistics

Courses use trails inside Usery Mountain Regional Park and nearby Tonto National Forest, including sections on the Goldfield Mountains, Maricopa Trail, Hawes Trail system, Levee Trail, and Bulldog Canyon. Terrain examples listed include single track, OHV trail, sandy washes, exposed rocky sections, and Cholla forest segments. Distance and elevation details are provided for each race; aid stations are positioned approximately every 3.0 to 8.6 miles and supply water, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The event is cupless; runners should bring a reusable cup or purchase one on site.

Crew, pacer, and drop-bag rules vary by distance: pacers are allowed only for the 50 Mile at specified aid stations; crews have limited access points; remote drop bags are provided for the 50 Mile and drop bags are available at the start/finish for other distances. There is a park entry fee per vehicle, and some entrants may need to use event shuttles from off-site or overflow parking. MedStar Solutions medical staff will be on site for first aid. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
5 km
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