Pass Mountain

Pass Mountain Trail Runs - Usery Mountain Regional Park

Pass Mountain Trail Runs takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The event is part of the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series and offers multiple trail distances with timed results.

• 50 Mile 49.7 miles, 5,527 ft total elevation gain, 16 hour time limit
• 50K 31.2 miles, 2,680 ft gain, 15 hour time limit
• 25K 15.6 miles, 1,336 ft gain, 14 hour time limit
• 10K 6.2 miles, 305 ft gain
• 5K 3.5 miles, 221 ft gain

Course descriptions note winding desert trails through Usery Mountain Regional Park and sections that cross into the Goldfield Mountains and Tonto National Forest. The 50 mile route includes OHV and single track, Bulldog Canyon wash crossings, a link to the Maricopa Trail, and the Hawes Trail System before a final climb to the Pass Mountain Saddle. Shorter distances loop through cholla forests and offer views of Pass Mountain and the Superstition Mountain range.

Aid stations are placed roughly every 3.0 to 8.6 miles and provide water, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The event is cupless so runners must bring a reusable cup or purchase one onsite. Race services include chip timing with live splits, a gender specific cut race shirt, post race food, a charity beer garden, MedStar Solutions medical staff at the start finish, and course marking with ribbons and signs.

Logistics: the start finish is at the Trailhead Staging Area, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ. Park entry requires a $10 fee per vehicle and some entrants will use shuttle parking. Crew, pacer, and drop bag policies vary by distance; pacers are permitted only for the 50 mile event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.