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Saguaro Showdown

Mesa, United States • 24-25 Jan 2026

The Saguaro Showdown is a unique backyard ultra event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It features two races: a running event with 4.1667-mile laps and a rucking event with 2.3-mile laps. The race follows a last-person-standing format, where participants must complete each loop within an hour, starting a new lap every hour on the hour.

The event continues until only one runner and one rucker remain, who must complete a final solo lap to win. The course uses local trails during the day and switches to an out-and-back road course at night. Participants can camp overnight and manage their own aid. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Mesa

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4 mi
4.1667 Mile Laps
2.3 Mile Laps
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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