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Scarface Mountain Trail Run

Name: Scarface Mountain Trail Run
Start: 2026-01-03
End: 2026-01-03
Location: Mesa

Mesa, United States • 3 Jan 2026

The Scarface Mountain Trail Run is an inaugural event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 10K trail run, a 5K (3.35 miles) trail run, and a 1-mile fun run. The course features scenic desert trails beneath Pass Mountain, also known as Scarface Mountain, including the historic Blevins Trail.

The race honors local Wild West history, referencing an 1892 stagecoach robbery nearby. All registration fees are donated to charity, split between Mesa United Way-Foster360 and the Rotary Club of Mesa's Charitable Foundation. Participants receive race shirts and finisher pint glasses, with chip timing used for accuracy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Mesa

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

5k (3.35 Miles) Trail Run

1-Mile Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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