Pemberton Trail

Fort McDowell, United States • 24 Jan 2026

The Pemberton Trail race, held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, offers 50K and 25K trail runs through scenic desert terrain with gently rolling hills. Known for its fast course, it has seen record-breaking performances, including a 50K record set in 2020. The trail is marked with brown "Pemberton Trail" signs and features a well-traveled hiking path. Participants enjoy a supportive atmosphere with great volunteers and awards for overall, masters, and super masters categories. The event is part of the McDowell Mountain Cup series, encouraging runners to compete in multiple regional trail races for additional prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
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