Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs

Payson, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event details

The 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs take place Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event is based in Christopher Creek near Payson, Arizona, and starts and finishes on the 70-acre Mountain Meadow Ranch property. The race host is Mountain Meadow Ranch.

Distances offered

  • 50 miles
  • 50K

Course details

Both courses use mostly maintained sections of the Highline Trail and avoid the burn area known as Hell's Gate. The routes are largely singletrack, generally reported at about 86–90% singletrack. The 50-mile course has about 6,700 ft of climbing and includes multiple stream crossings and vistas across the Mogollon Rim. The 50K course has about 4,400 ft of climbing and follows much of the same terrain as the 50-mile race, omitting the final segment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
6700 m+
50 Mile
50 km
4400 m+
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Mogollon Monster near Pine, Arizona offers a rugged trail challenge with a 100 mile ultramarathon and a 42K mountain race. Expect rocky single track, steep climbs to nearly 7,900 feet, exposed ridgelines and possible monsoon storms.